About Me

In the tradition of bands like Dream Theater and Faith No More, Iris Divine creates music that is heavy, progressive and melodic, with a unique vision. With two lead singers to provide vocal hooks and harmonies, driving metal riffs, spacey melodic passages, and challenging odd-meters coexist to form the Iris Divine sound. The band has a dedicated work ethic to build a local fan base, organizing successful DIY shows targeted to fans of heavy and progressive music. Iris Divine is currently playing regional shows throughout 2009, bringing a live show that combines the raw energy of a metal band with the musicianship and melody of an artist with crossover potential.
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REVIEWS

"In just MySpace lead-track â€œUnspoken Tragedyâ€ thereâ€™s elements of Dream Theater, Pantera, Avenged Sevenfold, Porcupine Tree, and Queensryche, seemingly disparate influences, but somehow it all works. Itâ€™s un-pretentious prog-metal with a very creative edge, really unique chord progressions and arrangements, first-class musicianship and a knack for songwriting to bring it all together...they're just really good"
- www.MetalSucks.net
"Iris Divine...truly know what song structure means. 4 members with a very high level of musicianship, Iris Divine will leave you impressed with their transitions between, some of the bluesiest rock n roll, to some of the chunkiest metal riffs...one hell of a ride, with a ton of ups and downs. They are one hell of a crossover. The influences are just too many (Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Alice In Chains, Rush and so many more) and the guys pull it off...These guys could shape up a great following and could easily release a classic down the line. Did I mention that they KICK ASS on their instruments?"
- www.TheMetalReporter.net
"Iris Divine...really know how to mix prog and heavy metal with pop music and alternative rock. This selftitled EP show us just a little bit of their capabilities and musical talent. With strong and soft/sweet vocals when needed, a very tight and powerful rhythm section; the guitar solos are awesome in technique, melody and structure, and the riffs are hard and contagious...from melancholy and sweetness to rage and aggression. The vocal harmonies are very well assembled...with hooks. GREAT JOB!!
- www.PerfectProg.com

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Iris Divine EP
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Member Since: 14/02/2008
Band Website: www.myspace.com/irisdivine
Band Members: Brian Dobbs: Bass

Farhad Hossain: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

Navid Rashid: Vocals, Guitar

Tanvir Tomal: Drums, Vocals

Influences: Deftones, Faith No More, Genesis, Megadeth, Misery Signals, Opeth, Pain of Salvation, Pantera, Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, Rush, Tears for Fears, TOOL, Virgil Donati, Yes
Sounds Like: Alt/Prog Metal
Record Label: Zinkferd Music

My Blog

New song Broken (Arms of Heaven)

Hey guys,Our new single "Broken (Arms of Heaven)" is finally finished andavailable on MySpace for your listening pleasure! We want to thankall of the fans who have been responding to this song at...
Posted by on Fri, 01 May 2009 05:29:00 GMT

Progression of Metal

Iris Divine just wanted to send a HUGE thanks to everyone involved, for making the 1/31 Progression Of Metal show a success! We had over 100 people in the door, for a show that was totally DIY (that's...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:12:00 GMT

2008 Wrap-up and Thank You’s!!!

Hey everyone,We just wanted to wrap-up 2008, and say 'thanks' to the people that made it such a great year for us! Hard to believe, but we played our first show as Iris Divine just 3 months ago! It ha...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:03:00 GMT

Lots of shows coming up in Virginia!

Hey everyone- Just checking in...we've got a bunch of shows coming up in November and December, in Fairfax, Charlottesville and Warrenton! Check out the calendar and try to make it out if you ca...
Posted by on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:36:00 GMT

THANKS and show updates!!!

So, we just played the William and Mary Metalfest, and it was AWESOME!!! Many thanks to Matt, the Metal Club, and everyone who came out to rock. The crowd gave us much love, and for that we are gratef...
Posted by on Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:32:00 GMT

First show jitters? Who, us?!

First off, a HUGE thanks to anyone who has visited our page, downloaded our music, left a comment, or in any other way is helping to spread the word! We have been really psyched about the p...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:05:00 GMT

First Blog

What's up people?!I am currently in my studio fixing up some guitar tracks for our EPWe should have the songs up online within the next few weeks.We are all really excited for everyone to hear the ne...
Posted by on Thu, 01 May 2008 22:40:00 GMT