Age Of Distraction - "A Game Of Whispers"

 

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Welcome to the Age Of Distraction!

Buckle up—Age of Distraction is taking us for a thrilling ride through the contemporary UK progressive rock scene.


Bio:
In 2023, John Cook (you might know him from This Winter Machine and This Other Eden) started crafting the songs that would lay the groundwork for this ambitious band. He rounded up a killer lineup, including the rising star Charlie Bramald (from Ghost of the Machine and Shadows On Mercury) on vocals, the gravity-defying bassist Mark Gatland (from Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate and IT), and the multi-talented Dom Bennison—who’s not only the drummer but also an exceptional producer. ( www.dombennison.com ). Together, they’ve created a debut album that explores the boundaries of melodic, accessible progressive rock and metal, weaving a unique sonic atmosphere like no other.
 
Their first single, "Compromised," blasted through the speakers back in June 2023, giving listeners a taste of those bone-crunching riffs and melodic lead lines that are already making waves. And oh boy, did it set the stage!
 
Next up, they hit us with "Take Me Down" in July—a darker, brooding piece featuring the amazing Philip Stuckey and the enchanting Ruby Jones. Their contributions really spice up the project, showcasing stellar musicianship and captivating vocals. In September, they gave us another teaser with the title track "A Game Of Whispers", which went on to win the coveted Loudersound.com ProgTracks Of The Week poll.
 
A Game of Whispers Track List:
The Uninvited (ft. Ruby Jones)
Break My Bones
Compromised
Protect Me
The Plea
Take Me Down (ft. Philip Stuckey & Ruby Jones)
A Game of Whispers
The Point of No Return
Oceans
The Left Unsaid
Sneak Attack
My Peace
 
This debut album features 12 tracks that epitomize the band's contemporary progressive rock and melodic metal vibe. The singles "Compromised," "Take Me Down," and the titular "A Game of Whispers" are just the tip of the iceberg. Dive into themes of toxic relationships and communication breakdown, all wrapped up in beautiful yet heavy sonic tapestries.
 
With Dom Bennison handling production, mixing, and mastering, A Game of Whispers promises a powerful, pristine sound. And don’t forget the stunning artwork by Andjela Vujić—it’s definitely eye-catching!
 
You’ll be able to grab the album in digipack CD format from Gravity Dream Music and digitally on Bandcamp. Plus, it's available on all major streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music. How cool is that?
 
 
Line-Up and Credits:
John Cook - guitars and additional keyboards
Charlie Bramald - lead and backing vocals
Mark Gatland – bass and additional keyboards
Dom Bennison – drums, keyboards, additional guitar
 

 
Featuring:
Philip Stuckey - lead vocals on "Take Me Down"
Ruby Jones - piano and keyboards on "The Uninvited" and "Take Me Down"
 
All songs performed by Age of Distraction, produced, mixed, and mastered by Dom Bennison—check him out at dombennison.com.
 
Video Links:
Age of DISTRACTION -“A GAME OF WHISPERS”: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mu2BVTBrXpg
Age of DISTRACTIONTAKE ME DOWN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czp3mHTwQlQ
Age of DISTRACTIONCOMPROMISED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYQDjqlz7Es
 
So get ready, folks—the Age of Distraction is upon us, and it’s only going to get better from here! 🤘

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