Haken – The Architect, new prog metal from the UK

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Haken - The Architect

Haken - The Architect

London-based prog metal band, Haken, was founded in 2007.

April 10, 2016, at 7:20 a.m.


British progressive metal band, Haken, will be releasing their fourth album at the end of April, 2016. The record is named Affinity. For anyone who has followed the band during the rise of the first three albums, you know why the music world is excited for Affinity. It is the group’s first full-length album to feature bassist Conner Green following the departure of Thomas MacLean.

Haken’s fourth album sees the band drawing influence from the oft-neglected Progressive scene of the 1980s. Guitarist Charles Griffiths explains:

“The 1970s was a golden age for prog music. In the past we’ve taken a lot from bands of that era, especially Gentle Giant, but this time, we’ve gone more towards the next decade for our inspiration. It means albums like 90125 from Yes, Toto IV, and King Crimson’s Three of a Perfect Pair. We all love the sounds they used and we’ve incorporated some of that approach on Affinity.” (Burrningshed.com)

The band will begin a European tour on May 25th, 2016 in support of the double LP, including two acoustic only shows.

HAKEN AFFINITY TOUR DATES

25.05.2016 BRISTOL, UK, the fleece
26.05.2016 LONDON, UK, the garage
27.05.2016 ZOETERMEER, Naboerderij
28.05.2016 VERVIERS, BEspirit of 66
29.05.2016 PARIS, FRdivan du monde
30.05.2016 PRATTELN, CHz7
31.05.2016 LYON, FRmarche gare
02.06.2016 BARCELONA, ESrazz 2
03.06.2016 MADRID, EScaraco
04.06.2016 PERALTA, ESminnuendo festival
06.06.2016 MILAN, ITlegend club
07.06.2016 MUNICH, DEbackstage
08.06.2016 KARLSRUHE, DEsubstage
09.06.2016 ASCHAFFENBURG, DEcolos Saal
10.06.2016 BERLIN, DEmaschinenhaus
11.06.2016 WARSAW, PLprogresja
12.06.2016 GDYNIA, PLklub atlantic

14.06.2016 STOCKHOLM, SEbryggarsalen

15.06.2016 OSLO, NOjohn dee
16.06.2016 COPENHAGEN, DKspillestedet stengade
17.06.2016 HAMBURG, DElogo
18.06.2016 COLOGNE, DEgebaude 9
19.06.2016 LONDON, UKstone free festival
25.06.2016 TEL AVIV, ILgagarin

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