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The Aurora Project  - Shadow Border

THE AURORA PROJECT is an atmospheric progressive/symphonic metal band from The Netherlands.

In 1999, while playing the famous fantasy card game "Magic: The Gathering," the six future members of THE AURORA PROJECT became acquainted with each other. They found out that, not only do they all love "Magic",they also share a passion for mysterious, dark rock music. At this point, THE AURORA PROJECT is a work in the making. THE AURORA PROJECT's music delivers powerful atmospheric progressive rock, with a distinct metal edge where influences by bands such as 3RD AND THE MORTAL, PINK FLOYD, PORCUPINE TREE, TOOL and ANATHEMA can be found. The line-up of THE AURORA PROJECT has not changed. 

THE AURORA PROJECT is Dennis Binnekade (vocals), Remco van den Berg (lead guitar), Joris Bol (drums), Marcel Guyt (keyboards), Marc Vooijs (guitar) and Rob Krijgsman (bass).

In April 2005, the band signed with the Dutch record company DVS Records. Their first album, "Unspoken Words" was released worldwide in September 2005. The album is produced and mixed by Arno Dreef and mastered by Sander van der Heide (e.g. WITHIN TEMPTATION, GUANO APES).

"Unspoken Words" - The concept album "Unspoken Words" describes a spiritual journey, based on an essay by guitarist Marc Vooijs, which centres around the statement "I feel, so I exist." Every effort has been made to emphasize this concept: deep synth-lines, a "storyteller" and an entire choir are all featured on this album. Visually, the concept is strengthened with self-produced artwork, multimedia software (the CD contains a "game" which links to the band's website) and VJ-projections at live gigs.

Presently (December 2006) THE AURORA PROJECT is working on their second album. 

Everybody who likes atmospheric progressive rock, with a metal edge (think PORCUPINE TREE) will love this music, the vocals are crystal-clear and the overall sound is very melodic, with touches of PINK FLOYD. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED



Studio Album, released in 2009

Songs / Tracks Listing 
1. Human Gateway (7:37)
2. The Trial (6:55)
3. Photonic Reunion (4:34)
4. The Confession (5:39)
5. Another Dream (5:33)
6. Within the Realms (7:47)
7. Shadow Border (16:26)

Total Time: 54:32

Line-up / Musicians 
- Dennis Binnekade / vocals
- Remco van den Berg / guitar, backing vocals
- Marc Vooijs / rhythm guitar
- Rob Krijgsman / bass guitar
- Joris Bol / drums
- Marcel Guyt / keyboards & samples