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Founded by Bruno A. on the heels of the Arcane Wisdom years, set to engage on an untimely aural endeavour, assembling together the most diverse, intensely challenging and downright drenching effort: Vertigo Steps is born.
Forged in September 2007 e.v., Vertigo Steps saw dim light predominantly as a studio project, Bruno A. handling composition and lyrics, but for the ambitious debut venture 7 guests left their scar, carefully handpicked for their various areas of expertise and unique attitude towards the music. Making it a cross-European affair, with inspiring musicians from Finland, Norway, Sweden and naturally, Portugal. Core members are the duo of Bruno A./ Niko Mankinen, with Daniel Cardoso (Anathema, Anneke, Head Control System, etc.) joining in for rhythm section and production. Plus the renowned guests.
VS I... self-titled
Vertigo Steps recorded its first full-length album “Vertigo Steps” in March/April 2008, mixed & mastered at UltraSound Studios (Braga, Portugal) by Daniel Cardoso (mandatory choice for the helm). The 10 songs formed an ever emotional melting pot of ideas gathered in the former years (including "I of the Storm", a track from the Arcane Wisdom sessions as well as state of the art compositions such as "The Swarming Process" or "The Gruesome Smile"). "Vertigo Steps" also featured an orchestral-laden overture and an instrumental interlude, seamlessly shifting moods between full-on Melancholy Metal catharsis, demented groove assaults and textured, orchestrated ambiance.
The album was also vaguely conceptual and with a certain soundtrack feel. Lyrics dealt with pain, dreams, reality, projections, ill-hidden secrets, mind-disease, decadence & departure. Songs underlined raw emotion over technique. Artwork to suit them. It enjoyed huge media praise - some of it can be read below. A special video was shot for single "Fire Eaters", again earning great feedback and wide TV broadcast.
VS II... the melancholy hour
Chapter II "The Melancholy Hour" started to take shape since the dawn of 2009, with new compelling and addictive compositions for a sophomore release. Recording took place in April/May 2010 at UltraSound Studios (Moita, Portugal), with master Daniel Cardoso (again producer & drummer). Two inspiring studio-webisodes were shared and the band worked with the same talented artist for the artwork.
The sound was rockier, progressive and more solid and memorable than ever, with more than a few surprises on a truly unique effort and quite a leap and landmark for the band... 12 tracks, including a cover of "Sweet Sweet Rain" (Gene Loves Jezebel)! Special vocal guests included the likes of Jules Näveri and Stein R Sordal. A highly praised videoclip has been released for the song "INhale", as well as a studio episode. The band also won a pre-nomination for MTV EMA - BEST PORTUGUESE ACT and have been enjoying radio/media highlights, broadcast and interviews.
VS III... surface/ light
While the sophomore album made its way through audiences and media, VS returned to composing on October 2010. And an incredibly fertile period ensued, with up to 13 tracks being accomplished as of March. The songs delve deeper in crafting a unique sound, still with traces of metal and many a rock groove but progressing further away into new, unnamed territories. Songs are shorter, some quite direct and all relying heavily on ambience, trademark melancholy and mesmerizingly memorable melody lines, with more post-rock and ambient slowly creeping in. A dark luminosity and cinema everywhere - the path has been found, now more than ever. The vocal guest list is top class. The band hit UltraSound Studios in late September and the album became ready in early December. Without a shadow of the doubt, the best VS album ever... Follow all news and do leave us you thoughts via Facebook or MySpace.
BAND CONTACT:
E-mail: vertigosteps@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vertigosteps
YouTube: www.youtube.com/vertigosteps
Founded by Bruno A. on the heels of the Arcane Wisdom years, set to engage on an untimely aural endeavour, assembling together the most diverse, intensely challenging and downright drenching effort: Vertigo Steps is born.
Forged in September 2007 e.v., Vertigo Steps saw dim light predominantly as a studio project, Bruno A. handling composition and lyrics, but for the ambitious debut venture 7 guests left their scar, carefully handpicked for their various areas of expertise and unique attitude towards the music. Making it a cross-European affair, with inspiring musicians from Finland, Norway, Sweden and naturally, Portugal. Core members are the duo of Bruno A./ Niko Mankinen, with Daniel Cardoso (Anathema, Anneke, Head Control System, etc.) joining in for rhythm section and production. Plus the renowned guests.
VS I... self-titled
Vertigo Steps recorded its first full-length album “Vertigo Steps” in March/April 2008, mixed & mastered at UltraSound Studios (Braga, Portugal) by Daniel Cardoso (mandatory choice for the helm). The 10 songs formed an ever emotional melting pot of ideas gathered in the former years (including "I of the Storm", a track from the Arcane Wisdom sessions as well as state of the art compositions such as "The Swarming Process" or "The Gruesome Smile"). "Vertigo Steps" also featured an orchestral-laden overture and an instrumental interlude, seamlessly shifting moods between full-on Melancholy Metal catharsis, demented groove assaults and textured, orchestrated ambiance.
The album was also vaguely conceptual and with a certain soundtrack feel. Lyrics dealt with pain, dreams, reality, projections, ill-hidden secrets, mind-disease, decadence & departure. Songs underlined raw emotion over technique. Artwork to suit them. It enjoyed huge media praise - some of it can be read below. A special video was shot for single "Fire Eaters", again earning great feedback and wide TV broadcast.
VS II... the melancholy hour
Chapter II "The Melancholy Hour" started to take shape since the dawn of 2009, with new compelling and addictive compositions for a sophomore release. Recording took place in April/May 2010 at UltraSound Studios (Moita, Portugal), with master Daniel Cardoso (again producer & drummer). Two inspiring studio-webisodes were shared and the band worked with the same talented artist for the artwork.
The sound was rockier, progressive and more solid and memorable than ever, with more than a few surprises on a truly unique effort and quite a leap and landmark for the band... 12 tracks, including a cover of "Sweet Sweet Rain" (Gene Loves Jezebel)! Special vocal guests included the likes of Jules Näveri and Stein R Sordal. A highly praised videoclip has been released for the song "INhale", as well as a studio episode. The band also won a pre-nomination for MTV EMA - BEST PORTUGUESE ACT and have been enjoying radio/media highlights, broadcast and interviews.
VS III... surface/ light
While the sophomore album made its way through audiences and media, VS returned to composing on October 2010. And an incredibly fertile period ensued, with up to 13 tracks being accomplished as of March. The songs delve deeper in crafting a unique sound, still with traces of metal and many a rock groove but progressing further away into new, unnamed territories. Songs are shorter, some quite direct and all relying heavily on ambience, trademark melancholy and mesmerizingly memorable melody lines, with more post-rock and ambient slowly creeping in. A dark luminosity and cinema everywhere - the path has been found, now more than ever. The vocal guest list is top class. The band hit UltraSound Studios in late September and the album became ready in early December. Without a shadow of the doubt, the best VS album ever... Follow all news and do leave us you thoughts via Facebook or MySpace.
BAND CONTACT:
E-mail: vertigosteps@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vertigosteps
YouTube: www.youtube.com/vertigosteps
News 
| "Surface/ Light" is ready - full teaser online! | December 10, 2011 |
the awaited third album from Vertigo Steps is completed and a 12min videoteaser has been posted online at the link below. as always, your feedback is welcome. listen, share and (we hope) enjoy.
PS: the MP3 version can be found here on iComp.
PS: the MP3 version can be found here on iComp.
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| "Surface/ Light" cover artwork revealed! | July 23, 2011 |
Vertigo Steps have revealed the cover artwork for their awaited future album "Surface / Light"
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| New Album Available on iTunes! | October 13, 2010 |
"The Melancholy Hour" on iTunes
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| "INhale" Videoclip online! | September 10, 2010 |
Brand new "INhale" Videoclip can now be seen online!
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| New Album Available For Free Streaming - Part II! | July 15, 2010 |
Entire 2nd half now online at the VS MySpace
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Music
| Title | Genre | Released | Plays |
| disappear here (full new track!) | Metal | Feb 7, 2012 | 35 |
| helsinki | Metal | Jan 27, 2012 | 77 |
| zeppelin on fire | Metal | Jan 21, 2012 | 130 |
| silent bliss | Metal | Jan 13, 2012 | 91 |
| someone (like you) | Rock | Jan 2, 2012 | 124 |
| railroads of life (feat. Jan Transit) | Metal | Dec 27, 2011 | 183 |
| doppler defect | Metal | Dec 23, 2011 | 86 |
| the porcupine dilemma | Metal | Dec 17, 2011 | 195 |
| "surface/light" complete teaser! | Metal | Dec 9, 2011 | 179 |
| Silentground | Metal | Dec 13, 2010 | 292 |
| Through Sham Lenses | Rock | Nov 16, 2010 | 291 |
| Red Haze | Metal | Aug 12, 2010 | 321 |
| Reel World | Metal | Jun 26, 2010 | 491 |
| The Spider & The Weaving | Metal | Jun 6, 2010 | 760 |
| I of the Storm | Metal | Oct 22, 2008 | 944 |
| The Swarming Process | Metal | May 29, 2008 | 909 |
| Synapse (sleepwalking metaphorms) | Metal | May 20, 2008 | 1316 |
Fire Eaters  |
Metal | Apr 22, 2008 | 939 |
