Cairo - Amazing band that mustn't be missed!

[_Gentleman of_the Snow_]

Hello, guys 'n' gals. I'm here to talk about the band Cairo. They are a prog' rock/metal band with a large focus on great progressions, ceative writing and lengthy solos. They sometimes have more of a "jamming" feel than say, SymX or DT, which I find refreshing. I have the album Conflict & Dreams; a great album with a ton of variety. If you're looking for a new band to check out, here you go!

People who've heard of these guys - what are your thoughts on them?

 

[Yngvai X]

I went to college with the guitarists' nephew. I had one of their CDs a LONG time ago. I thought it was ok.

 

[proulxski]

Only because I love you will I check'em out!

 

[Horus]

Same.

 

[Taliwakker]

I had the first Cairo album back in 95 or 96.....i sold it to a second hand cd shop soon after....there was a long song about the gates of avalon or something.....thats all i remember other than i didn't like it very much.

 

[Pharaoh]

The keyboard player was with Tony MacAlpine and Mike Varney, their influences are 70s prog rock. I read an interview that said he pushed to get the guitar player to play "heavier". I'll pass on this one. I'm into "heavier" these days, had my hefty dose of 70s prog rock in the 70's !

 

[Jax]

I'm with Stu..they're real light prog rock, not my thing. That said, I still have their s/t and 'Conflict and Dreams' (kept them for when I was DJing, never know what someone was gonna request) if anyone wants them..$10 for both including shipping within the US, $15 outside the US.

 

[wchuck]

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[Luis]

I have been a fan of Cairo since 1999. "Angels and Rage" is one of my favorite songs ever.

Great STUDIO band... Too bad Magna Carta dont give them the support they deserve.

Mark Robertson is amazing pianist and keyboardist. He as good as Rudess, Pinella, Kuprij, Andersen and Macalpine