NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – June 6, 2024
SHUMAUN Releases New Video For Album Title Track âOpposing Mirrorsâ ft. Thomas Lang (Peter Gabriel, Paul Gilbert)
Featuring An All-Star Lineup of Drummers – Thomas Lang (Peter Gabriel, Paul Gilbert), Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats), Leo Margarit (Pain of Salvation)
(L to R) â Tyler Kim: Guitar, Farhad Hossain: Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Jose Mora: Bass
Hailing from Virginia, USA, progressive rock band Shumaun, is proud to announce the release of their latest single âOpposing Mirrors,â the title track off their upcoming album, coming out on June 28th. Lead vocalist and guitarist Farhad Hossain channels his admiration for rock legends into a track that is both innovative and nostalgic. He comments:
âThis song is undoubtedly a standout single. The aim was to create a track that is concise and direct, yet still embodies all of our signature characteristics. Thomas Lang really delivered on this one. Lyrically, the song delves into the theme of a deteriorating relationship, highlighting the inability to perceive the situation from each otherâs perspectives, ultimately leading to breakdowns in communication, and the inevitable dissolution of the relationship.â
âOpposing Mirrorsâ is a very groove-oriented mid-tempo song thatâs heavy and steady. It’s definitely a song that everyone can get into. However, when it comes to the bridge, things take an unexpected turn. This unexpected twist showcases Shumaun’s ability to blend complexity with accessibility, making âOpposing Mirrorsâ a standout track in their discography.
The band was heavily influenced by Hossainâs admiration for Rush and Tears for Fears. The intro guitar lick draws inspiration from Roland Orzabal and the ’90s era of Tears for Fears, while the main guitar riff during the verses is clearly inspired by Alex Lifeson. Despite incorporating an odd-time signature, the song remains succinct and catchy, making it an obvious choice for a single. It is recommended for fans of the aforementioned bands as well as Porcupine Tree.
Watch the video for âOpposing Mirrorsâ ft. Thomas Lang (Peter Gabriel, Paul Gilbert) via its premiere on MetalInsider HERE. â
âOpposing Mirrorsâ is due out on June 28, 2024, and available for pre-order at https://shumaun.bandcamp.comâ
Drum playthrough by Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats) – âSome Memoriesâ – https://youtu.be/cnjWFE6F2U4â
Lyric video – âSome Memoriesâ – https://youtu.be/yMdi1oxeMdgâ
Spotify –Â https://spoti.fi/3V9G00Cââ
Track Listing:â
1. The Perils of Amnesia (8:06)
2. Balance (6:00)
3. Opposing Mirrors (4:26)
4. Anxiety and Daydreams (6:00)
5. That Which Turns (4:54)
6. Beyond Reflection (6:28)
7. Some Memories 4:10)
8. Porcelain Trees (9:26)
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Album Band Lineup
Farhad Hossain â Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Jose Mora â Bass
Tyler Kim â Guitars
Drums:
Thomas Lang (Tracks 1, 3, 8)
Marco Minnemann (Tracks 4, 7)
Leo Margarit (Tracks 5, 6)
Farhad Hossain (Track 2)
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More info: Shumaun.com | Facebook.com/shumaun | Instagram.com/shumaunofficial
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What the press has said:
“US prog trio Shumaun blend progressive musical inclinations with arena-sized choruses on powerful new song Some Memories.” – Prog Mag
“…thereâs a ton of excellent progressive hard rock here. Memories & Intuition has the capability to appeal to a wide range of fans.4/5” – Heavy Music Headquarters – The Progress Report: September 2021
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“A great job for this band that impresses for simplicity and originality, with an eye to giving their fans something that has a notable sonic impact and marked yet soft lines.” – Music Webzineâ
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âWINNER: The Deli Magazineâs âBEST OF 2015 Readerâs Pick Awardâ for Washington DCâ
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âItâs not just Orbinâs simple-complex drumming that shines here. Hossainâs soaring vocals, and the guitar/bass dynamics. They sound simple but scream progressive, forward-thinking. While pop-oriented progressive rock tunes arenât usually on Decibelâs turntable (digital or physical), Shumaun was hard to deny.â â Decibel Magazine
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âGreat vocals, well-written songs, and solid musicianship are the hallmarks for the debut self-titled release by Shumaun. Itâs a very enjoyable album for anyone who likes to sing along with their music. With Shumaun, the songs come first. And that makes for a very enjoyable experience.â â Progressive Music Planet
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âAWESOME! OK, this band is AWESOME and have produced probably my favourite album of the year.â â Decibel Geek
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âShumaunâs music is impressive and pretty close to brilliant â Background Magazine
âHas the best album of 2019 been released right at the beginning of the year? Thatâs not fair! Everyone else with a 2019 release has their work cut out for them, to stand up against Shumaunâs brilliant sophomore effort: âOne Day Closer to Yesterday.â â Metal Asylum
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âFarhad Hossain puts goose bumps on my arms with his beautiful voice.â â Rock Portaal
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âThis stuff is incredibly catchy, mostly due to the excellent vocals of Hossain. Sometimes I find the emphasis on lead vocals rather annoying, especially if the vocals are not up to snuff. That is far from the case here. His vocals are superbly melodic and had me completely transfixed throughout the discâs fifty-two minute running time.â â Sea of Tranquility
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