Artension was centered around then twenty-two year old Ukrainian keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij (Transiberian Orchestra) and Swiss guitarist Roger Staffelbach. Incredible vocals by John West (Royal Hunt) helped to create a progressive metal sound, inspired by bands such as Rainbow and Dream Theater, which complemented the wailing solo trade-offs between guitar and keyboards.

"Forces Of Nature" is Artension's follow up to the internationally acclaimed "Phoenix Rising" and once again showcases the musical virtuosity of founders John West (Royal Hunt), Vitalij Kuprij (Transiberian Orchestra) and guitarist Roger Staffelbach (Angel Of Eden). Intense neo-classical ensemble sections and solo trade-offs augment some of the best progressive metal song writing in years.

Artension's "Machine"  marks the group"s return to the heavy progressive sound of "Phoenix Rising" and once again showcases the musical virtuosity of founders  Vitalij Kuprij (Transiberian Orchestra), Roger Staffelbach (Angel Of Eden) and John West(Royal Hunt). Intense neo-classical ensemble sections and solo trade-offs augment some of the best progressive metal song writing in the genre.

As one half of the legendary Brecker Brothers, one of the most outstanding trumpeters, composers and arrangers on the jazz scene over the past 30 years, Randy Brecker,

crafts from a larger canvas on his latest recording as a leader, "34th N Lex". is an impressive collection of Randy's unique compositions, where Hard bop and serious funk combine for this critically acclaimed disc, with help from some of the most revered names in the genre.