I’ve been meaning to do this for a while.
Van Canto is phenomenal, they change everything.
Let me explain- I love when musical genres are mixed. The more awkward the combination, the more amazing I find it when it actually ends up being good.
Van Canto is an a-capella-hero-metal band and they are phenomenal. They have been gaining popularity over the years and just released their 3rd album- Tribe of Force which is a great step forwards for the band.
The group consists of 2 lead singers, 2 singers on guitar (each sing a note to make a power chord), a bass singer and a a drummer (fine, they’re not fully a-capella but try doing metal drums vocally and see how it works out for you). Most of their songs feature guitar solos which are performed entirely by voice. They do this by singing through a guitar amp with distortion and wah. It may or may not be the coolest thing ever.
This song Speed of Light is a good introduction to the band and a representation of their style.
Keep in mind that they’re a hero metal band so their lyrics aren’t exactly mentally stimulating, they’re actually kind of funny. All their videos involve knights and horses for the same reason.
Van Canto currently does not perform outside of Europe but spread the word! If you like their stuff, support them and bring them to the rest of the world!
Here are a few of my favorite Van Canto songs
Wishmaster (Nightwish Cover)
Stormbringer (Deep Purple Cover)
To Sing a Metal Song (my personal favorite)
Rebellion (Grave Digger Cover)
Enjoy! Who knows, maybe you’ll become a ‘Van Cantian’ too.
