Theraphosa
Biography
Taking its name from the worlds largest spider, Theraphosa sees in the spider and its myths a symbol of determination, adaptation and liberty.
Brothers by the blood and by the blood shed, it is since their earliest youth that Vincent, Matthew and Martin have been playing music together. The faith they have in each others and the will to always improve has very soon allowed them to gain a solid experience of live shows and studio recordings.
It is then that the French trio crosses path with Jan Rechberger, drummer of Amorphis. The alchemy is total. This meeting will be the starting point of the collaboration that will give birth to the Theraphosa’s Debut EP. Hence, it is in Helsinki, Finland, that the band will record the five tracks forming their first eponymous opus, under the benevolent gaze of Jan Rechberger. From Finnvox Studios, Mika Jussila will once again demonstrate his skills by working on the mastering of the EP. Finally, it is Denis Goria, longtime support, photographer and director at the beginning of the band photographies who will put all of his know-how in the making of the video for the track « Obsession ». First reviews are positive, Peter Tägtgren will say: « I saw the video… Sounds great, that’s going to be big ! »
The cult of groove with incisive riffs, Theraphosa weaves a music where fatalistic melodies entwine in constant darkness.
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Latest Release
INFERNO (Album)
Reviews
"INFERNO [...] places itself somewhere between the artistry of A Perfect Circle, the (tight!) groove
of Gojira and the sacred monumentality of Notre Dame.”
"It's a real success story and a great level of maturity for a second album! To be followed with with great excitement!"
"Bewitching and introspective! Inferno is the epitome of French musical haute couture."
"THERAPHOSA take a big step with their second album and present an artfully crafted and
atmospheric progressive metal record with 'Inferno’."
"It's not like my library on Spotify isn't already very extensive. But I'm always happy to discover bands like Theraphosa that prove that not everything has been tried yet in music either. Of course, you can also think of some "reference bands" here, but Theraphosa already know exactly where they are now and maybe where they want to go. I haven't had such an entertaining album for a long time, and that's not only because of the playing time of just over 41 minutes."
"A very promising band since it reveals real musical qualities, a rich universe and especially a desire to show more without revealing too much because the creative genius is definitely at work here."
"This is a really solid first effort in every aspect. A lot of blood, sweat and tears have been poured into this and you can hear it lyrically. It feels like a cathartic exercise and it takes you on a real journey. This EP will sadly fly under many radars – a fate suffered by many up and coming bands. However, I implore you to check it out particularly for fans of groove-laden bands. I will surely be keeping an ear out for these guys and am interested to see and hear what is next for them. They are certainly in my top 10 for 2018!"
"The elitist profile of the Dubout brothers is accompanied by very well made compositions that may sound dark and melancholic but there is a lot of melody, groove and compositions that charm the listener. It only takes a little bit to get stuck with them and if the sound reminds you of something from Gojira in parts it's because Rémy Deliers is involved in the mixing and mastering. Executed in a special elitist way with a clear orientation towards non-elitist prog masses, "Inferno" is easy to listen to and fascinates with its simplicity and beauty."
"Theraphosa have once again delivered a perfectly accomplished album in a masterly, highly personal style."
“Inferno, a model of finesse, accuracy and power.”
"Theraphosa has surpassed itself and delivers a rich concept album in which each of its chapters has been cleverly thought out. There is no stone to be removed from this transcendent cathedral that is swarming with emotions of contradictory appearances but which have the human being as a common denominator. After this ascent with a finale in apotheosis, who knows how high our trio will go?"
"THERAPHOSA have shown with this this release that they have a lot of feathers in their cap which allows for a captivating, diverse soundscape. Transcendence effortlessly blends heavy hitting riffs with engrossing vocals to bring forth a sense of euphoria as you progress through the tracks. The instrumentation has such an addictive quality that it will have you reaching for that replay button time and time again. The Parisian trio have cemented themselves as an exciting prospect to keep your eye on in the future."
"First EP from a young band, sponsored by Jan Rechberger, that offers us a two-faceted metal, a tormented face and a revitalizing face."
"Once you hear it, you`ll have to see it live."