HARDWARES

Second record for this quality progressive metal act from Poland, Metafiction finds the band carving territory for themselves due to their choice of copious pure prog of an atmospheric sort placed against roiling, drum-fueled metal of a Dream Theater sort. The overall loudness factor is above Riverside to about Porcupine Tree levels but the vibe is enticingly Fish-like. Not crazy about Maciej Kosinski’s naked vocals – perhaps some effects and some lowering of his volume in the mix would help the overall package but yeah, solid singer but a little bit of a weedy voice and too much drama down a thespian James LaBrie pathway.