World Outside The Window

I stumbled across these guys recently. They only have 2 eps. What is interesting is that they have posted 3 very different versions of each. The original versions are late 90's melodeath. The 'revisited' versions from 2025 are a bit more 'polished' prog metal versions. All 4 of these releases are free downloads. Lastly, there are the 'fusioned' versions released this year. Amazing difference. These are upbeat, jazzy and have some kick-ass jazz/rock guitar, horns (synth?) and 'clean' vocals. It is interesting to listen to the different versions of the tracks. Enjoy.

afterglowhu.bandcamp.com

Afterglow was formed as a two-piece band in the summer of 1995 in Mezőkövesd, Hungary, and was one of the few bands that stood out for the then emerging so-called melodic death metal style. Later they expanded and turned to a new musical direction. They released two demos and disbanded in 1998.

Here is the review that lead me to them.

https://metal-temple.com/review/afterglow-before-the-dreams-become-corrupted-fusioned/

Saw them a few times, back in the late 70s. Always a good live show.

If you listen to Madeline Goldstein's new/recent music, I think Boy Harsher has definitely been an influence...And, if you haven't, then you should, as it' really is very good...as is this..😀