Press > SYLVAN IS SIGNED TO PROGROCK RECORDS AND RELEASE "X-rayed"

31 Jul 2011

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA - 3 June 2004 -- The genesis of German progressive rock band Sylvan goes all the way back to 1991 and has always focused on melodic and deeply emotional rock music. The current line-up consists of Marco Glühmann (vocals), Matthias Harder (drums), Sebastian Harnack (bass guitars), Kay Söhl (guitars) and Volker Söhl (keyboards). Now with four studio albums under their belt, they have firmly established their character and unique sound. With their latest release, "X-rayed", Sylvan once again prove their maturity and emotional sensitivity, which has been acknowledged by many positive reviews from around the world. "Wow, what can I say except these guys are just amazing, I'm a huge fan so this is a real treat for us." Said Jerry George, A&R Director for ProgRock Records. Shawn Gordon, President of ProgRock Records had this to say "I've been a fan of Sylvan since Artificial Paradise came out, but it was something that really snuck up on me to the point where I couldn't stop listening to them, we chatted a bit about maybe reselling that album but we all got busy and forgot about it. Then when X-rayed came out, I knew I had to get these guys on the label, so we revived our acquaintance and found we all wanted to work together, so it was with great pleasure we brought Sylvan on board not only for X-rayed, but also for Artificial Paradise". "During our search for an honest partner outside of Europe we fortunately got in contact with Shawn Gordon and ProgRock Records to finally conclude a fruitful partnership and hopefully a friendship as well.", the band said. "Shawn astonished me with his open, friendly and effective way of answering my mails. It's nothing you usually get in the music business. Sylvan tried to get in contact with him since 'Artificial Paradise' and we are happy that we now found a partner we can trust and which will help us to promote the music and not just the product!", said Sylvan's 'voice' Marco Glühmann. ProgRock will be carrying the current Sylvan release "X-rayed" as well as their prior release "Artificial Paradise", the bands fourth and third studio albums respectively. "X-rayed" takes a similar thread as the previous release "Artificial Paradise", but looks at it from a different angle. The lyrics in "Artificial Paradise" were more a view on society, with the different individual characters in it, hidden and blurred behind our superficiality. The songs on "X-rayed" are more personal and describe emotionality in a different way; it's about people reacting or responding to various situations in different ways. Expressing their emotions, their sadness, their emptiness or their loss quite individually. It's about the force, either negative or positive, and the gift of emotions in our life. A powerful release that will take you on a journey you won't soon forget. Both "X-rayed" and "Artificial Paradise" are available for immediate order and shipping.