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Released: Nov 1, 2010

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Genre: Alternative / Metal / Progressive
Location Farnborough, South, Un
Profile Views: 19873
Last Login: 3/30/2011
Member Since 1/17/2006
Website This one
Type of Label Major
Bio
Surrey 4 piece <OPUS> formed in early 2001 and debuted a year later with their 6 track (non-instrumental) EP "Questions". After a year and a half of touring in and around London and supporting bands such as 'The Datsuns', 'Kid Galahad' and 'The Blueprint' <OPUS> decided to perform an instrumental one off show in their local area Frimley. Much of their set was improvised and the band played their set with total belief in what they were doing that night. From that day <OPUS> have only ever performed instrumental sets and in 2004 went on to record their self-titled 30 minute, one song EP "<OPUS>", released by themselves. They have since gone on to develop their distinctive style of heavy, yet melodic instrumentation and have been working to create exciting new material for their latest record "sample aura". <OPUS> are very much into heavy music and like to combine this with subtle, softer melodies to create warm and chaotic moods throughout their pieces. Their influences can be found in artists such as Tool, Mogwai and King Crimson. "Sample Aura" is the bands 3rd studio EP and was released on 10th March 2006. From 2006 - 2007 <OPUS> toured around southern England to promote their EP and also recorded a free myspace/facebook only track called 'Antipathy' which was recorded at a home studio (Wizard sleeve studios) by Dave (James) Smith. In 2008 they took a year long break from music. In 2009 <OPUS> got back together and wrote new material. 2010 saw <OPUS> recording for their new EP (Free download only) 'Autonomy' that was released on 1st Nov 2010. The EP contained 3 tracks and was recorded by Dave (James) Smith at Wizard Sleeve studios. During this time talk had started about using Dave as a special guest on stage for their future performances. On 19th March 2011 <OPUS> performed their first gig for over a year and a half @ The Point in Fleet with their new member Dave (James) Smith. Dave is now considered part of the <OPUS> lineup indefinitely. On stage Dave (James) Smith takes care of extra guitar and keys duties. <OPUS> plan to continue 2011 gigging and promoting the new EP. New EP 'Autonomy' available to download for free here: http://www.evade.info/opus/autonomy.zip Released on 01/11/10
Members
James Dowd, James Davies, James Harrison Dave (James 4 ) Smith
Influences
King Crimson, The Mars Volta, Metallica, Porcupine Tree, Machine Head, Mogwai, A Perfect Circle, Tool, Radiohead, Earthtone9
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