Mechanical Poet

 Today in 2007 Mechanical Poet released the album Creepy Tales for Freaky Children

Moscow,Russia Orchestral Progressive Metal (early), Alternative Rock (later)

Status:On hold

Years active: 2002-2009

Mechanical Poet is an ambitious Russian band, formed around 2002. After the well-received Woodland Prattlers was released in 2004, the band broke up, citing artistic differences. Guitarist Lex Plotnikoff put together a new version of the band, with the first output being the interestingly-titled Creepy Tales For Freaky Children in early 2007. Creepy Tales mix hard rock, melodic progressive metal, and even a bit of goth rock, resulting in an accessible but not overtly poppy sound (save for "Once Upon A Day", where a lighter, poppier side of the band comes out). This seems to be a concept album of sorts, given the Tim Burton-esque artwork and the general soundtrack feel of the album as a whole. Apparently part of the story is continued in the band's next work, the even more adventurous Who Did It To Michelle Waters?. This is a pretty original band, and recommended to melodic prog metal fans in particular.

CD-Maximum

Vladimir Ermakoff Drums

Lex Plotnikoff Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Samples, Songwriting, Lyrics

Vladimir Nasonoff Vocals

1. Virus 04:01   

2. Fantasies 04:27   

3. Crawlers 04:47   

4. Rain 04:33  

5. Fremen 02:54   

6. Frontline 04:23   

7. Answers 04:14   

8. Ghouls 02:48   

9. God 04:19    

10. Cathedral 04:09    

11. Machines 04:06   

12. Witches 04:21  

13. Sands 04:14   

14. Stars 03:26   

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