the no 1 keyboard player of neoclassical metal and progressive metal

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METAL: Progressive Metal



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Ukrainian born Vitalij Kuprij is consistently at the top of keyboard player polls worldwide having been involved in some of the finest progressive/neo-classical albums of recent years from acts such as Artension and Ring Of Fire. In addition to these band works, Vitalij has had a very prolific solo output and his new solo album âGlacial Infernoâ marks his fifth solo adventure to date and second solo release on Lion Music following 2004âs âForward & Beyondâ. The new solo album sees an extremely powerful line up of Vitalij with Michael Harris on guitar, and the former Yngwie Malmsteen/Ark rhythm section of John Macaluso on drums and Randy Coven on bass.

âGlacial Infernoâ offers up something truly special for Vitalijâs legion of fans with a very innovative sound that has all the trademarks one expects; but also fresh elements coming into the Kuprij arsenal with fusing's of Vitalijâs classical knowledge, progressive leanings, fusion and even folk. âGlacial Infernoâ is a very dynamic album that contrasts between heavy and mellow, straight virtuosic to very powerful and epic. On the album Vitalij comments, âThe aim of the album was to express myself musically and compositionally in the best possible way to make my friends and fans enjoy it and relate to it, as well as to grow further as an artist and composer/instrumentalist and producerâ. Just one listen proves that Vitalij has succeeded in this aim.

âGlacial Infernoâ is being released as a limited edition double pack of just 2000 units with Vitalijâs latest band project release âRevengeâ, which until now has been unavailable outside Asia. As with âGlacial Infernoâ, âRevengeâ sees Vitalij team up with American guitarist Michael Harris who recently released the critically acclaimed âOrchestrateâ on Lion Music in 2006 to create a truly exciting musical pairing.

Vitalij Kuprijâs Revenge is home to a wealth of neo-classical treats with an all star line up including vocalists Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen, solo), Dougie White (Rainbow / Yngwie Malmsteen), Goran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen / John Norum), Apollo Papathanasio (Time Requiem / Firewind), Chris Catena and Shaun Leahy. The solid rhythm foundations are again laid down by John Macaluso and Randy Coven (both ex Yngwie Malmsteen / Ark).

âGlacial Inferno and Revengeâ is a must own release for fans of quality neo-classical metal as well the the more progressive leanings of Ring Of Fire and Artension making this limited edition double pack a truly prized release.