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The album marks the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2023 release A Cell to Call Home. Falling Together is an album about holding your beliefs under a microscope, and determining whether they are truly yours, or whether they were planted there by others when you were young and impressionable.
Falling Together is available to order now here:
https://www.adventhorizonmusic.com/merch-region-selection
The band is now releasing the second single from the album.
To celebrate the album’s release, the band have shared a performance video for the album’s opening track, the 19-minute epic “In A Lone And Dreary World.”
You can watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbSs-kAXV2o
Vocalist/Guitarist/Songwriter Rylee McDonald on the track: “‘I’ve always been a big fan of prog epics (Close to the edge, Hemispheres, 2112, Anesthetize, Crystalized etc), and have long dreamed of crafting an epic of my own. Years ago, Mike and I decided to write an epic track telling the story of someone raised in a sheltered community who builds up the courage to leave the safety of their home and explore the “dangerous and evil” world outside, only to discover that the world is actually a place of beauty and wonder. I wrote/recorded the first draft of this song back in 2018-2019 during the ACTCH writing sessions. It was immediately apparent that this concept was too big to fit neatly within ACTCH, so we set it aside, knowing that it would become the centerpiece of our followup album to ACTCH. Over the coming years, it blossomed into the single biggest piece of music I’ve ever composed. I’m immensely proud of how “In a lone and dreary world” turned out. It’s the longest, heaviest, most dynamic thing we’ve done to date, and I truly cannot wait to see people’s reaction to it.”
1. In A Lone And Dreary World (19:03)
2. Faith’s Window (5:20)
3. Patience (4:53)
4. Past Life Parable (5:03)
5. Gravity I (2:35)
6. Gravity II (4:49)
7. Animals (5:34)
“Falling Together” is available on CD and vinyl here
https://www.adventhorizonmusic.com/merch-region-selection
and digital here:
https://adventhorizon.bandcamp.com/
You can hear the singles on streaming services now.
One additional song will be made available each month.
Watch the video for the first single from the album, “Past Life Parable”:
https://youtu.be/HmKbd8nfrhA
Watch the visualizer for “Faith’s Window” here:
https://youtu.be/iJcD5L6Rcns
Work on the new album traces back further than it might appear. Much of the material began taking shape during the sessions for A Cell To Call Home, when early ideas — including the expansive “In a Lone and Dreary World” — proved too large in scope to fit that record. Rather than force it into the previous release, the band set those songs aside and began shaping a follow-up built around the same musical DNA. By the time A Cell To Call Home arrived, roughly a third of the next album already existed, and the following year was spent refining and expanding it into a complete statement. The goal became clear: distill what makes the band distinct into something heavier, tighter, and more representative of their identity.
The writing ultimately unfolded in two distinct periods. Half of the material dates from 2018–2021, while the remainder was composed during the summer of 2024, when Rylee McDonald and drummer Mike Lofgreen spent Mondays working beside a remote mountain lake in northern Utah. The quiet surroundings and isolation shaped the tone of the newer material, with several key tracks emerging directly from those sessions.
Recording followed between January and May 2025 at Cold House Studios in Provo, Utah, co-produced by the band alongside engineer and mixer Zach Boorman. The album was mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Haken, Leprous, BTBAM) and its visual presentation was completed with artwork by Travis Smith (Opeth, Devin Townsend, Lamb of God, Mastadon), helping bring the project’s sound and atmosphere fully into focus.
ADVENT HORIZON is:
Rylee McDonald – Vocals, Guitars, Keys
Mike Lofgreen – Drums and Percussion
Cason Wood – Bass, Keys
Grant Matheson – Guitar, Keys, Vocals
Kristen McDonald – Vocals
ADVENT HORIZON online:
Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Spotify • Website
Progressive rock collective LUFEH return with their most intense and emotionally charged release yet, “War of Emotions,” the fourth single from their upcoming album “Overwhelmed,” due out May 29th. Following the success of their recent singles “Double Dip,” the album’s title track “Overwhelmed,” and the soaring first single “He Commands the Sun and the Stars,” this new offering dives deep into the psychological battlefield within.
A dramatic fusion of LUFEH’s sophisticated prog sensibilities and a heavier, metal‑leaning edge, “War of Emotions” stands out as one of the band’s most cathartic tracks to date. Musically, the single blends heavier guitar tones with LUFEH’s signature progressive arrangements, anchored by expressive keyboards and soaring vocal lines. Lyrically, it explores the clash between truth and illusion, the struggle of confronting one’s own reflection, and the emotional turbulence of personal transformation.
It stands as one of the album’s most dramatic and cathartic moments.
“This song is about an internal war, the moment when truth and illusion blur, and you realize your biggest battle is with your own reflection. It’s about finally facing yourself so you can move toward the light,” says drummer and band founder Lufeh Batera.
Listen and watch the video for “War of Emotions” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLpdNpBKaqM
With “Overwhelmed,” LUFEH intentionally evolved from the more technical, instrumental focus of their debut “Luggage Falling Down.” This time, the band built every track around memorable vocal melodies, sing‑along choruses, and emotional clarity, without sacrificing their trademark rhythmic complexity.
“We wanted complicated music that’s also catchy. All eight songs have strong vocal parts and choruses that stick with you. I think fans will really connect with that balance,” explains Batera.
The album also marks a major sonic expansion with the addition of Ginny Luke, internationally recognized electric violinist and vocalist known for her work with Foo Fighters, Britney Spears, Snoop Dogg, Miguel, and more. Her violin appears on three tracks, adding a dramatic new dimension to LUFEH’s sound.
LUFEH’s core members, Lufeh Batera, guitarist Deio Tambasco, and bassist Duca Tambasco, share a musical bond spanning more than 30 years, dating back to their early days in Anno Domini. Their long‑standing chemistry fuels the band’s collaborative writing process, even as Lufeh works from Los Angeles and the rest of the band from São Paulo.
Roughly 70% of the new album was created online, with ideas exchanged daily across continents. Keyboardist and producer Gera Penna shaped the album’s sonic architecture, while lyricist Dennis Atlas crafted nearly all of the album’s thematic narrative.
“Overwhelmed” was recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, the historic studio home to iconic albums by Prince, Van Halen, The Doors, and countless others. The result is LUFEH’s most mature, emotionally resonant, and musically refined work to date.
The album’s artwork reflects its emotional weight: a submerged silhouette suspended underwater, caught between heaviness and hope, mirroring the album’s balance of intensity and release.
Recommended for fans of Rush, Dream Theater, Haken, Sleep Token, and Tool, LUFEH‘s new album “Overwhelmed” marks a bold new era, one defined by melody, maturity, and a renewed creative spark.
Album pre-order (Out May 29th, 2026) – Bandcamp – https://lufehband.bandcamp.com/
Videos:
Double Dip – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vbw_09koSo
Overwhelmed – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2ZN21fSq0c
He Commands the Sun and the Stars – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0WG8j9ovlU
Track Listing:
1. He Commands The Sun and The Stars – 4:22
2. Breathe – 4:03
3. Double Dip – 4:39
4. Overwhelmed – 4:30
5. Feels Like I’m A Ghost – 5:43
6. Live The New Today – 4:50
7. War of Emotions – 3:50
8. End of the Tunnel – 4:18
Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Duca Tambasco, Deio Tambasco, Gera Penna, Lufeh Batera, and Ginny Luke
• All songs written by: Duca Tambasco, Deio Tambasco, Gera Penna, and Lufeh Batera
• Produced by: Gera Penna
• Mixed by: Adair Daufembach
• Mastered by: Adair Daufembach
• Album Artwork by: Lufeh Batera
Album and Live Band Line Up:
Duca Tambasco – bass and backing vocals
Deio Tambasco – guitar and backing vocals
Gera Penna – keyboard and backing vocals
Lufeh Batera – Drums
Ginny Luke – vocals (featuring)
More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/lufehband
https://www.instagram.com/lufehband/
About:
LUFEH is a progressive rock/metal band blending technical precision with emotional depth and genre‑bending influences. Formed by drummer Lufeh after a long hiatus from music, the band now features guitarist Deio Tambasco, bassist Duca Tambasco, keyboardist/producer Gera Penna, and vocalist/violinist Ginny Luke. Their sound draws inspiration from Dream Theater, Rush, Vola, Tool, Haken, and Brazilian musical traditions.
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“What grabbed me most on the album, besides the deeply personal approach to songwriting, was the level of talent the band has. We all know that talent isn’t the measuring stick to success, but it never hurts. This band has plenty, but they don’t let it overtake their sound. This was a feel good album with plenty of substance.” – Metal Temple (2026 – Overwhelmed)
“If their debut consisted of showing their instrumental muscles, their next album Overwhelmed (released May 29) seems to focus on purely melodic choruses. It has the complexity of Haken or Rush, but with choruses that really stick in your head.” – Radio Papy Jeff (2026 – Overwhelmed)
“With „Overwhelmed“ LUFEH are opening a new chapter – more emotional, melodic and at the same time more powerful than ever. The title track of their upcoming album combines progressive virtuosity with haunting storytelling and marks an impressive evolution – an intense foretaste of what happened on March 29th. May 2026 is coming.” – Metalogy (2026 – Overwhelmed)
“Heavy prog shines with the new single ‘He Commands the Sun and the Stars’ from LUFEH. Dream Theater and Shadow Gallery fans will find a lot to love here including a spotlight performance from featured vocalist and electric violinist Ginny Luke. Musically the band doesn’t disappoint with soaring keys, complex percussion, driving riffs, strolling bass lines…all at a high level, which is what is demanded when you enter the sacred space of progressive rock. Just as much a beautiful performance as it is a breathtaking adventure, this track raises expectations for the new album “Overwhelmed” which can’t get here fast enough on May 29th. Catch LUFEH on your Home for the Best New Rock… W-J-O-EEEE” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll (2026 – Overwhelmed)
“Progressive hard rock’s LUFEH have just released another powerful new single, ‘OVERWHELMED (feat. Ginny Luke)’. The title track from their forthcoming album slated for a May 29th launch, this one is also like the prior single (‘He Commands the Sun and the Stars’), a masterclass of modern prog metal. Hooks that sink deep, superb performances by the band and outstanding songwriting are all on display. The anticipation for the new album is swelling with each single and based on what we’ve heard so far, we’re ready for an exceptional experience. Catch Lufeh on your Home for the Best New Rock…W-J-O-EEEE” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll (2026 – Overwhelmed)
“From the riff heavy opener Find My Way to the latest single ‘My World’ and the sharp riffs of closing track The Edge’, these are 20-minute epics condensed into welcome four-minute compositions. It’s an interesting stance for any progressive band but Lufeh have caught it right on the nail. This is an album full of cleverness and maturity. A joy to listen to, Luggage Falling Down’ provides opportunity to marvel at the quality and the playing. In a world which has lost its marbles, this album is a breath of fresh air. 8/10” – Powerplay Magazine UK (2020 – Luggage Falling Down)
“Luggage Falling Down will be a pleasant surprise for those who enjoy their prog on the heavy side, with occasional flourishes of metal, plenty of instrumental workouts, short song formats and a strong foundation in jazz. The eight songs are technical, energetic and always seeking a melodic hook.” – DPRP (2020 – Lugage Falling Down)
“In addition to brevity, there is Luggage Falling Down nothing wrong. Fantastic prog metal, crisply short songs that are still varied. Matching singing in the intersection between James LaBrie And Brendon Boyd as well as terrific guitar and drum inserts. Very entertaining and fun…. Luggage Falling Down a very entertaining record ahead of us. 9 /10 does that for me.” – Sound Magnet
“Anyone starting to get tired of all the cliché album titles and song titles? LUFEH are going their own way and I really like this album title ”Luggage Falling Down”!… I have to say the LUFEH guys have some moves of their own, which makes this album more interesting than most progressive metal albums. The RUSH vibes are not the most obvious ones, but the verse of ”Trial Of Escapade” clearly shows that these guys like the Canadian trio. There’s a smashing guitar solo from Dornellas in this one too.” – Melodic.net – (2020 Luggage Falling Down)
“A track from prog debutants Lufeh now, as I ‘Find My Way’ straight into being earwormed by their Prog metal goodness. Guitar solos that sound like they’ve been written by some of the hard rock greats, with plenty of atmospheric synths and across the board able musicianship means this one was a sure fire hit from the off!” – Uber Rock (2020 Luggage Falling Down)
“This is heavy prog with some strong elements” – Prog Archives (2020 Luggage Falling Down)
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