Novena is a new progressive metal/rock act from the UK including the frontmen Ross Jennings, also of Haken, and Gareth Mason, also of Slice the Cake. Their new album and Frontiers Music Srl debut “Eleventh Hour” will be released March 6th.
The video is a product of a close collaboration with The Cathy Waller Dance Company and filmmaker Neil Monaghan, ‘Sun Dance’ is a passionate, dynamic and intense piece of contemporary dance, at once romantic as it is violent, telling the story of two collosal forces intertwined a battle of wills.With soaring harmony vocals, an infectious rolling groove, and melodic guitar lines, Sun Dance shows off another stroke of what to expect from ‘Eleventh Hour’.
Novena exploits fully the world class skills of their talented line-up: Ross Jennings’ (HAKEN) unmatchable voice, to Gareth Mason’s (Slice The Cake) inimitable poetry; Dan Thornton’s (Ex-HAARP Machine, Ex-No Sin Evades His Gaze) blistering guitar work, to Cameron Spence’s (Ravenface) invariably musical drumming, deeply rooted in pop idiom, and unlike anything else in the modern prog scene; from Moat Lowe’s (Slugdge, Ex-NSEHG) expressive and versatile bass playing to Harrison White’s (Theatrical Director and Composer) complex and nuanced compositions. Novena delivers something greater than the sum of its parts.
Novena’s music moves from the profound to the profane, from the fragile to the unforgiving, and from the introspective to the utterly destructive, exploring a plethora of different genres along the way. Despite this, every song has a solid and personal identity, with choruses that dare the listener to try and not forget them.
Fans of intelligent, engaging, emotional music will have much to indulge their mind and spirits in with this band. Novena are ready to embark on a tour in support to the spring release of the new album. Dates forthcoming.
