Virtual Sun is a great album by Belgian band
Machiavel. It is definitely prog, but is also highly influenced by
Led Zeppelin, and the darker side of music, somewhat in the vein of
Marilyn Manson. This combination of sounds results in a mixture that is very compelling and entertaining. Other influences that show up here include
Pink Floyd,
Genesis and
Rick Wakeman. The disc even gets a bit psychedelic and a bit jazzy from time to time.
Machiavel is Mario Guccio, Herve Borbo, Roland De Greel, Thierry Plars, and Mark Ysayo. ~ Gary Hill