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FOUR TRIPS AHEAD defy fate with new Progressive Power Rock EP “Remnants”
New York City Progressive Power Rock band FOUR TRIPS AHEAD once again revives the original spirit of hard, honest Rock, true to their motto ‘Reclaim Rock Music’. The US-Americans have also been personally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, not only because they could not finish recording their planned album but also because they had to cope with some strokes of fate in the band environment. These experiences make their new EP “Remnants”, which will be released on September 10, 2021, via Dr. Music Records, just like the previous album “…And The Fire Within”, appear in a special light. Musically, the four musicians present a mature Progressive Modern Rock sound with the five new songs, combining refined, playful and sophisticated passages with straight riffs and extraordinary harmonies that makes “Remnants” become an exceptional listening experience. Produced by lead vocalist Peter Wilson, the tracks were engineered by Nik Chinboukas (Metal Allegiance, Testament, Chris Caffery) and mixed by Grammy and Emmy award-winning engineer Nick Cipriano (Dream Theater, Twisted Sister, Erasure) once again at the Spin Recording Studios, as well as mastered by Roger Lian (Rush, Muse, Slayer, Pantera, Coheed and Cambria). Fans of Black Stone Cherry, Alter Bridge, Tremonti or The Brew will have a damn good time with FOUR TRIPS AHEAD’s “Remnants” EP.
FOUR TRIPS AHEAD’s roots date back to 2003 when the seasoned New York City musicians first came together in search of a new creative outlet. Vocalist Peter Wilson, guitarist Brian Eisenpresser, bassist Dan Cassidy and drummer Ken Candelas instantly recognized their common musical interests, composing sophisticated Heavy Rock sounds with strong melodies and progressive dynamics. The quartet soon brought their energetic music to the US East Coast and across the United States. Also, in Europe, they have left first scent marks with interviews and sampler contributions in renowned Rock magazines for the album “…And The Fire Within”. With the new EP, whose artwork was designed by Debbie Allen, FOUR TRIPS AHEAD have managed to tweak their very own sound even further thus the New Yorkers get off to an impressive start right away with the title track “Remnants”, which will be released as the first single. The song deals with current affairs and provides a musical consensus from the emotional state of each band member. The singles are accompanied by brilliant lyric videos produced by Wayne Joyner (Dream Theater, Primal Fear, Ayreon). It continues with “It’s Alright”, which will be released as the second single. A driving riff noticeably lifts the listener’s spirits. The song develops almost a mantra-like character through its structure, dramatically encapsulating the feeling that everything is alright but still making you feel that something negative is up. “Higher”, in turn, deals with people who put themselves in compromising positions and then encounter an inevitable fall. “I’m Calling” again unites the band’s wide range with progressive riffs and a thriving chorus. Musically and lyrically, the song is very much in tune while dealing with an almost manic confrontation with impressions of despair and passion. The EP “Remnants” reaches its climax with “Follow Me”, an emotional and spiritual homage, in which one is searching for the right things in the wrong places.
FOUR TRIPS AHEAD continue their path unswervingly with “Remnants”, an exciting, modern and fresh sounding EP that thrills with a fat Heavy Rock sound full of creaking, distorted guitars colliding a powerful drumming and the intensely energetic vocals of Peter Wilson. Rock fans of any era should definitely check out these new songs.
