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Mantra Vega is a new transatlantic progressive rock band from Heather Findlay and Dave Kerzner (founding members of the bands Mostly Autumn and Sound of Contact respectively) along with Chris Johnson (Halo Blind/Mostly Autumn), Stu Fletcher (We Could Be Astronauts), Alex Cromarty (Mostly Autumn) and featuring legendary guitarist David Kilminster (Roger Waters/Steven Wilson).
Melding together their wide range of styles and influences in Progressive, Classic and Alternative Rock, Mantra Vega offers a fresh blend of female and male lead vocals and harmonies which deliver many a poignant message dressed in atmospheric soundscapes, emotional dynamics and captivating moods. With Heather Findlay's expansive vocals which range from pure and angelic to raw and powerful, to the lush and intricate keys, guitars and sound design of Dave Kerzner and Chris Johnson, to soaring guitar leads and licks from Dave Kilminster, all sailing the soulful groove of the Cromarty/Fletcher rhythm section, there's something for fans of artists like Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, Kate Bush, Fleetwood Mac, Yes, The Beatles, Sigur Ros and more.
Together Kerzner and Findlay offer a songwriting pact, which is nothing short of magical. With their retro-fresh soundscapes and each song a message, Mantra Vega are set to deliver something very special to the world in the much anticipated debut album "The Illusion's Reckoning"


Track list:

1.Every Corner
2. Island
3. Veil of Ghosts
4. Lake Sunday
5. Mountain Spring 
6. In a Dream
7. Learning to be Light
8. I've Seen Your Star
9. Island (reprise)
10. The Illusion's Reckoning


Bonus track: 11. Mountain Spring (acoustic)



general release on 25th January 2016 and features the following musicians:
 
 
Heather Findlay - vocals, percussion, low whistles, acoustic guitar

Dave Kerzner - vocals, keys & sound design, acoustic guitar

Dave Kilminster (Roger Waters/Steven Wilson) - lead, rhythm and acoustic guitars

Chris Johnson (Halo Blind/Mostly Autumn/Heather Findlay Band) - lead, rhythm and acoustic guitars

Stu Fletcher (Heather Findlay Band) - bass

Alex Cromarty (Mostly Autumn/Heather Findlay Band) - drums

Troy Donockley (Nightwish) - vocals & lead guitars

Irene Jansen (Ayreon/Star One) - vocals

Angela Gordon (Mostly Autumn/Odin Dragonfly) - vocals & recorders 

Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon/Star One)​ - lead guitar

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