Dimension is a progressive metal band, based in Denver, CO, USA. It was founded in 1999 by David Quicho (guitars and vocals) & Mane Cabrales (drums) . They play a heavy yet melodic brand of progressive metal, and Revolution is a double disc with over 90 minutes of music.
With The Source, it begins with a haunting piano, with Quicho's vocals coming in shortly after. His vocals use an almost phaser like effect, which can sound a little weird to someone not used to it. Though soon afterwards he shows his strong vocal range. Ranging from a John Arch(ex-Fates Warning) Or Charlie Dominici(ex-Dream Theater, Dominici) high to a more aggressive mid range, ala Harry Conklin(ex-Jag Panzer). The next two songs offer something a little bit different, with a huge melodic chorus during Pale Horse that showcases some great drumming from Cabrales and vocals from Quicho. With a little title like The Waltz Of Death you might expect a symphonic intro, and it does, with a waltz to boot! After that intro, the song is a big melodic song with some nice guitar solos, and tempo changes as well. New Day is a haunting slower melodic song, that really highlights Quicho song. This song you will either love or hate his vocals, but the vocal melody matches the song perfectly. Some great instrumentation as well mid song, and an added heaviness heard midway adds a dynamic to the song. Tears of Blood and The Resistance are two mid to faster paced songs, with the latter having a great straight-ahead guitar riff, that easily induces headbanging. The added keyboards in the beginning of The Resistance definitely gives the song a progressive feel to it. Some great drumming, with certain notes being accented more than others, gives the song an aggressive feeling, though the song itself is very melodic. Welcome To America is a song you will want to listen to the lyrics for, especially if you live in America. The last song on disc one is a cover of The Beatles classic, Eleanor Rigby. While this song has been covered numerous times, I really did enjoy this progressive metal take on it. At just barely over two minutes long, it definitely is short and sweet.

Angel starts off disc two, and much like what was heard on disc one is a mixture of heavier parts and melodic parts lead by Quicho's unique vocals. The song has a great instrumental section just after the three minute mark. The next song Human Device shares a lot of the same ideas presented in Angel without sounding like the same song. The instrumental, The End Of All Things is next, and it takes its time building up into one massive piece of precise musicianship. Unlike a lot of their contemporaries, Dimension does not over do it with the instrumentation. Yes there is definite technical skill from all three members, but they don't stray too far away into wankery-land where the song ends up sounding like one long jam section. There is definitely a well thought out song structure here. The epic not only in length, but in melodies, time signatures, and everything else you would expect from a solid progressive metal band, can be found in the nineteen minute plus, War Dream. A heavily melodic song with great instrumental passages, weaves back and forth between melody, technical prowess, and heavier parts of the song. I could write a review about this one song. Much like Eleanor Rigby ended the first disc, the classic Led Zeppelin, Immigrant Song ends disc two. Maintaining the Page riff, and the Plant vocal melodies, the song does not stray too far from its source material, but has a personal and welcomed Dimension touch to it.

Reviewing a double disc from a band I don't know, has been daunting, but definitely a welcomed challenge. I researched the band's previous releases to find that Marty on this site had reviewed their 2007 disc, Ego. From the samples of Ego I have heard, I honestly believe the band has taken the next step in their evolution. Dimension is definitely a solid band, and one that should be on the radar for fans of the genre. Most songs have complex song structures, yet are accessible to those who enjoy melodic music as well. You can pre-order/purchase Dimension's latest disc online at Nightmare Records.