VESPER mark a bold new chapter for Akash Hans, former frontman of SHEEVAA, as he introduces his new musical project with the debut EP Soundcheck. Moving through modern metal with progressive influences, the record takes a more atmospheric and melodic approach, balancing intricate arrangements, expressive clean vocals, flowing bass lines, and moments of heavier instrumentation. Rather than relying on constant aggression, Soundcheck explores different textures and moods, allowing each track to establish its own character while contributing to a cohesive five-song release.
The EP opens with “Fallen World,” the debut single, which sets the tone through a slower, more deliberate arrangement. Clean vocals and cinematic textures take priority over sheer aggression, gradually unfolding into a haunting soundscape built around restraint, melody, and emotional weight. “FLOATWITHME,” the second single, shifts the balance without abandoning that atmospheric direction. Expansive ambient passages meet groove-driven sections, creating a fluid contrast between weightless textures and a subtle but undeniable rhythmic pulse.
“The Stage” arrives as an ambient instrumental interlude, offering a moment of space before “Black Water” brings powerful drums back into the picture. Progressive passages, expressive clean vocals, and flowing bass lines continue the EP's musical direction, giving the track room to develop through changes in rhythm and atmosphere. The closing track, “God On My Side,” introduces another dimension, bringing pop sensibilities into the arrangement while retaining the unmistakable metal imprint through its thick bass lines and guitar tones.
With Soundcheck, Akash Hans steps into a new creative chapter, leaving behind the familiar framework of his previous band and presenting a project built around musical contrast and progressive exploration. Across five tracks, VESPER move between cinematic atmosphere, groove, melodic passages, and accessible hooks without losing their connection to modern metal. It is a debut that introduces the project's range while establishing a foundation for what comes next.
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