Focus on Metal Network: VARGA CONTINUE THEIR PROG-METAL TOUR DE FORCE WITH, 'RETURN OF THE METAL'

Thursday, June 26, 2014

VARGA CONTINUE THEIR PROG-METAL TOUR DE FORCE WITH, 'RETURN OF THE METAL'

Hamilton, Ontario-based progressive metal band, VARGA, on Tuesday, July 22nd will release their their 4^th full-length studio recording follow up to last Octobers, Enter The Metal with the sequel, Return Of The Metal, via the band's own Vargantuan Music label. Digital downloads and CD’s are available through iTunes and Amazon.com as well as the bands own vargahq.com web site where several formats of hi-resolution downloads can be purchased as well as CD’s and CD packages.

Comprised of members Joe Varga (bass & vocals), Adam Alex (guitar), Sean Williamson (guitar), and Dan Fila (drums), the veteran band (originally formed in 1989) has built a large and loyal following of heavy metal fans, particular in their home country, on the strength of such popular releases as 1994's 'Prototype (Zoo records),' which spawned the hits "Freeze Don't Move" and "Greed" earning the band a thumbs up on the then popular Beavis and Butthead MTV program. After over a decade apart, Varga reunited in 2011, and issued their awesome reunion effort, 'Enter the Metal' (their first new studio album in 17 years).

The album was produced by long time friend and producer/engineer, Julius “Juice” Butty (Alexisonfire, Protest the Hero), and recorded at both Six Nations’ Jukasa Studio, and Butty’s own Silo Studios.

As heard throughout 'Enter The Metal and Return Of The Metal,' the long delay between releases has not dulled Varga's penchant for penning inspired and challenging heavy metal in the slightest.