This was a unit which would stay together for the duration of their two studio album deal with Magna Carta, then a leading label in progressive metal distribution, over three years.Īiming to create music in the progressive metal vein which was essentially song orientated rather than a mere showcase for technical wizardry, their debut "The Great Divide" (1999) seems to steer a fine line between the two, and whilst undoubtedly containing an original voice, is clearly also influenced by many of the aforementioned bands. A year later, they were joined by a highly proficient rhythm section in the form of Hal APONTE (drums) and Arron DiCESARE (bass). Hailing from Long Island, New York, ICE AGE was formed in 1992, when classically trained Josh PINCUS (vocals, keyboards) and Jimmy PAPPAS (guitars) met at college and were bitten by the early American Progressive Metal scene spearheaded by DREAM THEATER, besides a love of bands such as QUEENSRYCHE, RUSH, KANSAS, STYX & JOURNEY.
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