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On the demanding heels of the Arcane Wisdom years and his other projects, Bruno A set to engage on a special and untimely aural endeavor, assembling together by far his most diverse, intensely challenging and downright drenching efforts.
Forged in September 2007 e.v., VS saw dim light predominantly as a studio project, Bruno A. handling composition and lyrics, but for the ambitious debut venture 7 eminent and also not leather-clad guests left their scar of vertigo, carefully handpicked for their various areas of expertise and unique attitude towards the music. Making this a trans-European affair, with inspiring musicians from Finland, Norway and naturally, Portugal.
VS I...
The 10 songs/ themes salvaging the self-titled debut full-length were lubricated for some months and finally put to tape @ UltraSoundStudios (Braga) in March-April 2008, with Daniel Cardoso as mandatory choice for the helm. Soundscope idea? An ever emotional melting pot of ideas gathered in the last years (including "I of the Storm", a track from the AW ghost sessions as well as state of the art compositions such as "The Swarming Process" or "The Gruesome Smile"). "Vertigo Steps" also features an orchestral-laden overture and an instrumental interlude, seamlessly shifting moods between full-on Melancholy Metal catharsis, demented groove assaults and textured, orchestrated ambiance. Epic dementia anyone?
Oh, its also vaguely, unassumingly conceptual and with a certain soundtrack feel. Fundamentally soulful musique in an environment of cascading blueprinted, homogenized muzak. Words dealing with pain, dreams, reality, projections, ill-hidden secrets, mind-disease, decadence & departure. Songs which underline raw emotion over technique. Artwork to suit them. The founder has been said to dismiss sky and skin as limit. Media praise can be read within.
VS II...
Since the dawn of '09, new all-too-addictive compositions started to take place for the future sophomore release: take heed for the process is in swarming motion. And we are the worms. Pre-production is advanced, with 12 tracks aligned, one of them a full-blown instrumental and another a cover (of which a rough mix was already posted online!) Some titles: "Inhale", "Vacant Stare", "The Spider & The Weaving", "Redemption River, Dividing Ocean". Recording scheduled to early 2010, the sound is rockier and more solid than ever: expect quite a few surprises... Now that you're aboard, do leave your intentionally offensive praise & step into the Vertigo avalanche.
Old junk and playmobiles: vertigosteps@gmail.com .
"... there is always something lurking in the corners of your mind, in the steepness of your kind, the girl with the stabwounds behind..." ( in The Gruesome Smile)
On the demanding heels of the Arcane Wisdom years and his other projects, Bruno A set to engage on a special and untimely aural endeavor, assembling together by far his most diverse, intensely challenging and downright drenching efforts.
Forged in September 2007 e.v., VS saw dim light predominantly as a studio project, Bruno A. handling composition and lyrics, but for the ambitious debut venture 7 eminent and also not leather-clad guests left their scar of vertigo, carefully handpicked for their various areas of expertise and unique attitude towards the music. Making this a trans-European affair, with inspiring musicians from Finland, Norway and naturally, Portugal.
VS I...
The 10 songs/ themes salvaging the self-titled debut full-length were lubricated for some months and finally put to tape @ UltraSoundStudios (Braga) in March-April 2008, with Daniel Cardoso as mandatory choice for the helm. Soundscope idea? An ever emotional melting pot of ideas gathered in the last years (including "I of the Storm", a track from the AW ghost sessions as well as state of the art compositions such as "The Swarming Process" or "The Gruesome Smile"). "Vertigo Steps" also features an orchestral-laden overture and an instrumental interlude, seamlessly shifting moods between full-on Melancholy Metal catharsis, demented groove assaults and textured, orchestrated ambiance. Epic dementia anyone?
Oh, its also vaguely, unassumingly conceptual and with a certain soundtrack feel. Fundamentally soulful musique in an environment of cascading blueprinted, homogenized muzak. Words dealing with pain, dreams, reality, projections, ill-hidden secrets, mind-disease, decadence & departure. Songs which underline raw emotion over technique. Artwork to suit them. The founder has been said to dismiss sky and skin as limit. Media praise can be read within.
VS II...
Since the dawn of '09, new all-too-addictive compositions started to take place for the future sophomore release: take heed for the process is in swarming motion. And we are the worms. Pre-production is advanced, with 12 tracks aligned, one of them a full-blown instrumental and another a cover (of which a rough mix was already posted online!) Some titles: "Inhale", "Vacant Stare", "The Spider & The Weaving", "Redemption River, Dividing Ocean". Recording scheduled to early 2010, the sound is rockier and more solid than ever: expect quite a few surprises... Now that you're aboard, do leave your intentionally offensive praise & step into the Vertigo avalanche.
Old junk and playmobiles: vertigosteps@gmail.com .
"... there is always something lurking in the corners of your mind, in the steepness of your kind, the girl with the stabwounds behind..." ( in The Gruesome Smile)
News 
| new logo, new teaser | March 10, 2010 |
new logo, new teaser
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| New album details: studio + tracklist announced! | December 1, 2009 |
VS announce the studio + tracklist for the sophomore release
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| Official Video for "Fire Eaters" now online! | August 1, 2009 |
"Fire Eaters" video online, view it here - and do leave your feedback:
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| "Sweet, Sweet Rain" online! | June 29, 2009 |
(pre-production mix)
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| Official VIDEO for "Fire Eaters" is in the making | April 21, 2009 |
"Fire Eaters" VIDEO coming soon...
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Music
| Title | Genre | Released | Plays |
| "The Melancholy Hour" DEMO Teaser | Metal | Mar 9, 2010 | 103 |
| Sweet, Sweet Rain (Gene Loves Jezebel cover) | Metal | Jun 29, 2009 | 193 |
| I of the Storm | Metal | Oct 22, 2008 | 497 |
| The Swarming Process | Metal | May 29, 2008 | 588 |
| Synapse (sleepwalking metaphorms) | Metal | May 20, 2008 | 641 |
Fire Eaters  |
Metal | Apr 22, 2008 | 665 |
| Album Teaser II | Metal | Apr 16, 2008 | 474 |
| Serpent's Irony | Metal | Apr 16, 2008 | 568 |
