Powerful, refreshing, intense. novAct stands for experimental and progressive rock music, combined with atypical yet atmospheric vocals.
Quote from Sensory Records
"...Although together for only a brief time, Dutch progressive metal newcomers NovAct have begun to make a name for themselves in the metal world. On the basis of a strong four song demo the band was invited to perform at both the Headway Festival and ProgPower Europe in 2004. With their debut set for release on Sensory, NovAct is poised to continue their rise to prominence.
NovAct have found the perfect blend of melody and complexity echoing bands such as Dream Theater, Rush, Pain Of Salvation and Vanden Plas. Vocals are an important part of their sound and in that respect the band has one of metal's great new voices Eddy Borremans. Quite simply Eddy doesn't sound like any one else! He has an uncanny ability to convey his emotions in every song in a way that brings warmth to a genre often categorizes as cold and emotionless. "Tales from the Soul" is thinking man's metal that aims for the heart as well as the head..."
NovAct "Tales From The Soul"
Purchase your copy of novAct "Tales From The Soul" (Sensory Records 2005) via The Laser's Edge or buy it at the concerts!
This novAct album can also be bought at:
- Amazon America
- Amazon England
- Amazon Germany
- Amazon Japan
Background
novAct was founded by Wouter Wamelink as Morgana-X in February 2001. All members of the band worked on various projects over the preceding years - bands like Stentorian, Cardiac Compression and Perpetual Demise - and all are dedicated musicians. They changed their name into novAct in 2004. Due to a severely growing deafness Wouter was replaced by the very talented guitar player Roy Segers in December 2005.
Results
By winning the Popprijs 2002 contest, novAct has gained a place on the wellknown Huntenpop-festival. Furthermore their new promotional CD misunderstood has got them a place on the progressive rock and metal festival Headway festival 2003 (with Sun Caged and Pain of Salvation among others) within a matter of 2 days after its release!Other renowned venues/festivals where novAct has played :
JamRock 2003, Zeewolde - Beachpop 2003 Belgium - State Prison Antwerpen (BE) - ProgPower 2004, Baarlo - ProgFest Helmond and supporting After Forever in 2005/2006 (Boerderij, Zoetermeer - Biebob, Vosselaar (BE) - Melkweg (Milky Way), Amsterdam - Oosterpoort, Groningen - Paard van Troje, Den Haag - Hof ter Loo, Antwerpen (BE), De Kade, Zaandam).
novAct is:
Eddy Borremans [vocals], Roy Segers [guitars], Michiel Reessink [keyboards], Jeroen van Maanen [bass], Martijn Peters [drums].
Discography
In October 2001 novAct (as Morgana-X) released a Live Rehearsal Demo, which contains the first three songs they have written. According to the reviews the demo was received exceptionally well for a live rehearsal recorded so early in the existence of the band. In January 2003 they have launched the 'promo 2003: Morgana-X - misunderstood' that should be their first step to major public exposure as it fully represents what they were capable of in 2003. After novAct finished recording their first full-length album - sporting 10 songs - they signed a contract with the American record label Sensory owned by Ken Golden. The album 'Tales From The Soul' received a worldwide release in February 2005 and more material is already being developed for a second full-length album!
On stage
novAct guarantees a high-energy performance and will play any stage ranging from a small bar to a big open air festival. To get a really good impression you just got to see them live on stage. Come witness a powerful and refreshing musical experience!
