New album, “Transitional Objects”, out now!
European Progressive/Hard Rock band HEADLESS release the awaited new effort Transitional Objects. The group’s fifth full-length continues on the path that their fans love as it’s a marriage of progressive rock/metal influence with the timeless melodic, traditional hard rock of the ’80s.
Transitional Objects offers something for fans of traditional Hard Rock, AOR or Progressive Rock/Metal showcasing HEADLESS’ signature sound, characterized by intricate guitar work, dynamic rhythms, and melodic vocals. Key about HEADLESS is the amazingly melodic and infectious vocal harmonies of Swedish singer Göran Edman whose experience since the ’80s fronting numerous recordings from names like Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum, Vinnie Vincent, as well as the groups Madison, Swedish Erotica, Glory, Karmakanic and more. Appreciated and loved by those in the know, and underrated by everyone else it’s great to hear Göran return to the group for the new album.
HEADLESS was initially founded in 1996 by cousins Walter (guitars) and Enrico Cianciusi (drums). The original incarnation of the band self-released the 1996 EP ‘Future to Past’ and the 1998 full-length ‘Inside You’ before disbanding in 2000. Walter revived the name in 2011 with an entirely new lineup, centering their new music around catchy rock choruses, progressive metal technicality and Edman’s powerful vocals. That formula – aided by drummer Scott Rockenfield (Queensryche) – formed the basis of their 2013 comeback record ‘Growing Apart’ (Lion Music). Enrico rejoined HEADLESS in 2014 and subsequently contributed drumming duties on 2016’s ‘Melt the Ice Away’ (Mighty Music), which also featured a guest appearance from guitarist Jim Matheos (Fates Warning). The band’s mastery of rock-solid AOR anthems was bolstered on M-Theory Audio debut in 2021 ‘Square One’ with the addition of bassist Martin Helmantel, whose playing helped provide the backbone lending from his experience with Dutch rockers Elegy and 7 Miles To Pittsburgh. Since the release of ‘Square One’ Walter has been performing with David Ellefson, Jeff Scott Soto and Geoff Tate.
HEADLESS has been a consistent live presence on European stages, performing alongside Geoff Tate, Fates Warning, Queensryche, Tygers of Pan Tang, Angra, Skid Row, Bonfire, D.A.D., Candlemass, The Dead Daisies and more.
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