Streaming Now! THE WRING Release Highly Anticipated New Prog Album “Nemesis”
The Wring - Album Lineup - L-R - Kyle Brian Abbott - Drums, Don Dewulf – Guitars, Reggie Hache – Bass, Vocals & Keyboards
Canadian prog The Wring are pleased to release their much-anticipated fourth studio album “Nemesis”. This album marks a significant step in the band’s journey, showcasing a more cohesive and refined sound that blends their heavy rock roots with progressive and jazz influences. With eight tracks spanning just over 40 minutes, “Nemesis” adds a new, technical twist to progressive metal. Guitarist Don Dewulf comments:
“Thematically, Nemesis speaks to conflict of all sorts. Musically, there is a similar conflict of musical styles. The central idea of every Wring album is to combine many genres in a single song, so while nothing is new, hopefully, the combination can seem fresh or different. For many listeners, even the most dedicated, certain musical stylings are an onerous listen – jazz, prog, even classical. The idea of Nemesis is to give the listener a way to enjoy odd times, peculiar harmony, and aggressive riffs without having to give up their soul to do it. The backbone of every song is firmly rooted in traditional hard rock so there is always something to grab onto.”
“Nemesis” explores themes of conflict, both external and internal, with each song representing a different facet of the struggles we face. From the driving intensity of tracks like “Badlands” and “The Sword” to the melodic intricacy of “The Nail” and “Before I Disappear”, the album is a dynamic journey through the band’s musical and lyrical vision. Reggie Hache’s expanded role on vocals, bass, and keyboards brings a new depth to The Wring’s sound, while Dewulf’s guitar work continues to anchor the band’s heavy yet nuanced approach.
Throughout “Nemesis”, the playing is tight, precise, and yet still free-flowing, each instrument complementing the others and often providing a steady hand while the other players head in different directions.
Enjoy “Nemesis” as a metal album, a prog album, a rock album, or even a pseudo-jazz affair; it’s all of those things. It is recommended for fans of Dream Theater, Opeth, and Porcupine Tree.
Listen to the full album stream premiere for “Nemesis” via TheProgSpace HERE.
“Nemesis” will be released on September 27, 2024, via Wormholedeath, with distribution by Aural/Orchard, it is recommended for fans of Dream Theatre, Opeth, and Porcupine Tree.
Album pre-save at https://orcd.co/nemesispre-save
“The Sword” - Music Video - https://youtu.be/LLkIs2V6BWQ
“The Nail” - Music Video - https://youtu.be/oXZmIOmkU_0
Track Listing:
1. Badlands - 5:13
2. The Nail - 5:29
3. Blur - 4:17
4. The Sword - 5:37
5. Before I Disappear - 4:39
6. Welshrats - 5:18
7. Dark Passenger - 5:20
8. Nemesis - 4:47
Total 40:40
More info: www.thewring.ca | https://www.facebook.com/thewringband | https://www.instagram.com/wringband
"Prog's Tracks Of The Week - Aug 16, 2024 - The Wring - The Sword" - Prog Magazine
What the press has said about The Wring:
"Here's one for prog dorks. This outfit's third outing (Spectra) features drums by Marco Minnemann so you know the rhythms are mad. The regulars in the band ain't slouches either though. This is intricate and melodic prog done well." - Metal Injection (The Wring - Spectra - 2022)
"A band composed of top artists from the world prog scene, each of whom brings their own style to the band’s sound. Technique and energy, melodic passages, dynamic and expressive vocals and elaborate instrumental sections characterise the album. A recommended listen for all lovers of Progressive Metal sounds, an album to listen to again and again, always managing to give us positive emotions." - Progressive Rock Journal (The Wring - Spectra - 2022)
"Tired of prog metal bands who fire away odd rhythms, fast solos and complex arrangements? Half of them trying to sound like Dream Theater but all failing completely? Look no further. The Wring from Canada offers great musicians who find their own way through the prog metal jungle. I said great musicians and I really stand for that. Or how about Marco Minneman (drums), Chandler Mogel (vocals), Don Dewulf (guitars), Reggie Hache (bass, keyboards) and Isamu McGregor (keyboards)"... Sometimes they are a bit more commercial, like in the first song ”Stiletto”, reminding me a lot of Threshold. Other songs bring a bombastic wall of sound, with riffs do die for – ”The Wolf” is a great example. The early parts of ”Fallen” has some Rush vibes (of the later and more rock base Rush era) and also softer parts Mogel is a very good vocalist, and he can alter his voice a lot. Something of a voice chameleon!" - Melodic.net (The Wring - Spectra - 2022)
"The opening notes of ‘Sins’ remind me of the opening salvo in Judas Priest’s ‘The Ripper’. Some of the riff structures are also reminiscent of Priest and it’s another great track." - TheProgSpace (The Wring - Spectra - 2022)
"The third album Spectra by the Canadian progressive rock project The Wring is downright infectious with its joy of playing and catchy Hard Prog Rock songs. There really is a lot of light and very little shadow here." - Soundmagnet (The Wring - Spectra - 2022)
"“Wring² Project Cipher comes with a heavy, classic rock feel, but there’s an epic, questing nature to tunes like Sorceress, Steelier and Dose that pushes The Wring beyond metal norms and into prog territory.” – Prog Magazine (The Wring - Project Cipher 2021)
