Seventh Dimension

Seventh Dimension is a 5-piece progressive metal band that was born in 2009 by founding members Luca Delle Fave (Guitars), Rikard Wallström (Bass) and Marcus Thorén (Drums) in the underground progressive scene of Stockholm, Sweden. The bands main influences are bands such as Dream Theater, Symphony X, Andromeda, Seventh Wonder, Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Pain of Salvation, Kamelot among others.

The trio spent the first year rehearsing while searching for the two remaining spots to be filled. During this time, Luca Delle Fave also spent a lot of time writing music that would later end up on their first album, 'Circle of Life'. In the later half of 2010, Seventh Dimension became complete after Nico Lauritsen (Vocals) and Erik Bauer (Keyboards) joined the band. The band has consisted of the same members ever since.

In autumn of 2011, Seventh Dimension debuted on the live scene in Stockholm as an opening band to Portuguese progressive metal band Forgotten Suns. They would later open for them again in Lisbon, Portugal the upcoming spring. Until then, they finished the writing of their first studio album with the intention of recording it during 2012.

In the summer of 2012, Seventh Dimension entered the studio to record their first full-length album. The music was recorded in the bands home studio as well as Milk Studios in Norrköping. They immediately marked themselves as a story telling band with big visions by debuting with a concept album that got to see the light of day upon its release on January 15th, 2013. The album 'Circle of Life' was released through Corrupted Records, an independent label created by Luca. In promotion for the album, Seventh Dimension kept playing around the Stockholm area as well as on prog festivals such as “The Dark Side of Stockholm” and “Progcomers Festival”. They also performed a two-hour set at Debaser, Slussen where the band played 'Circle of Life' in its entirety as well as a few other songs that would appear on the next album.

Shortly after the release of 'Circle of Life', Luca continued writing music and the band started to rehearse the new songs that would end up on the next album. Within the same year, Marcus recorded all the drums for the new album that was then completed by the rest of the instrumentals and vocals in 2014. In January 2015, the mixing and mastering was done for the new album 'Recognition' that was released on February 13th, 2015.

Already from after the release of debuting 'Circle of Life', Seventh Dimension started to get recognition in various places and even more so after the release of 'Recognition'. They participated in Emergenza 2015 which brought them to the Debaser, Stockholm Final where they won the award for “Best Bass Player”. A pro shot was recorded by Emergenza which the band would later release on YouTube to display their ability on stage.

Both albums were praised and talked about on the music podcast Jawdy's Basement in 2013 as well as in 2015. Prog Metal Zone gave 'Recognition' a top score and included it in their list of “Best progressive rock/metal albums of 2015”. Seventh Dimension also started to gain fans over in Japan. Luca especially gained a following in Japan which brought him to spend a year of studies in Tokyo while debuting in the music scene over there as well.

The band was put on a hold when it comes to live performances in 2016 due to Luca moving to Japan. But a decision had already been done within the band that it was time to raise the quality bar higher in terms of production, musicality and song writing. For quite a while, the band had thought of a story they wanted to turn into a big concept album. Aside from writing, the band made a proper effort in upgrading gear and recording knowledge in order to increase the quality of the sound.

Upon Luca's return to Sweden in the summer of 2017, everybody were ready to start the production of this dream album that would truly showcase where the band was currently standing. A bunch of guest performances on voice acting and vocals would also be included in order to help telling the story. The album was recorded in 2017-2018 and later mixed & mastered during summer by Anthony Berlin who had also mixed & mastered the previous two albums.

'The Corrupted Lullaby' is the third album and the most ambitious project Seventh Dimension has done so far. It is the first album where it as a whole displays the bands vision of creating a story from start to finish with a fitting soundtrack to every event.