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Twenty3Fifty9 is a symphonic progressive metal band based in Dallas/Fort Worth. Their style is one of contrasts; dark sounding heavy riffs interposed with clean passages, frequent time signature changes and shifting emotional content. Layers of keys set the symphonic stage for dramatic instrumental and vocal leads, and complex rhythm sections make up the backdrop for duel keyboard/guitar leads. Above it all, a vocal line that strives for melody and harmony with the underlying music. [more...]

Reviews

The Harder Beat, Dec07/Jan08-- [Twenty3:Fifty9 - O’Riley’s, 11/09/07].
Twenty3Fifty9 describes itself as “symphonic progressive metal,” which makes them a very unique act in the DFW area. Featuring Jeff Beardsley (guitars/vocals), Brian Bradford (keys), Bill Rankin (drums) and Tom Martino (bass), the band is reminiscent of Queensryche or Dream Theater. They played mostly originals like “ Overture 1815,” “Darkness” and “One Hundred Days,” but mixed in covers like Kansas’ “Carry On My Wayward Son,” Dream Theater’s “A Change Of Seasons and even Heart’s “Barracuda.” Most impressive, though, are their original songs. Many musicians in the large crowd this night took notice of the band’s talent. Make sure to see them, as you’ll be impressed. (Kim Polen)

Emergenza Music Festival News, May 2007 -- If a level 56 Night Elf hunter wanted to rock out to some stellar jams, then I know he would pick up Twenty3Fifty9’s upcoming album.... This is epic rock at its greatest, and the powerful vocals sealed the deal. This story of love and faith and conspiracy is incredible, especially when packed into twenty-five minutes. Bravo! [more...]

Emergenza Music Festival News, Feb 2007 -- Thursday night was cracked open by the majestic sounds of Twenty3Fifty9. Epic metal, as I call it, was a great way to start, with powerful melodic vocals and one of the most intense rhythm sections around. Theirs was a story of history and lore, and Twenty3Fifty9 rocked it. [more...]

(GEPR) Gibralter Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock -- "I saw these guys (and gal ... more on that in a moment) playing their second live concert in Dallas' Deep Ellum club area downtown...they did a great and powerful show." [more...]

Neon -- "... It was the first show for Twenty3Fifty9 (which I was told is Naval time for one minute to midnight) and I gotta tell you I'm a big fan of this band! ... I'm definitely gonna catch these guys again!" ... [more...]

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