02 June 2016

September Code @ Wales UK "HRH Prog Fest" 2016


"September Code came on the main stage two hours later, following a great appearance by The Fierce And The Dead. In their sixty-five minutes on stage they captured every single listener,
something that was quite evident judging from the positive reaction of the audience during the show as well as in the meantime, since –being close to the band-I became witness of the great acceptance they received. A truly excellent appearance followed by some excellent feedback. Their new album “III” proved to be in great in demand."
"The Greek band September Code were a very welcome addition to the bill and a terrific bunch of guys (I interviewed the band earlier in the day for my radio show) who really struggle for airplay in their home country and therefore makes the trip to Wales a real chance to make a name for themselves here in the UK….and from the crowd reaction I would say they have grabbed plenty of extra fans over here."  Garry Foster
"Greece's September Code upped the tempo and the riff count; also being the closest the festival came to prog metal territory all weekend. This was a decent enough set from a band heavy on Queensryche influenced atmospherics with song structures that take time to build the tension before erupting with none too subtle bursts of twin guitar fury" Dean Pedley
"SEPTEMBER CODE were not to be missed. This exceptional Greek band, singing in English, played a sequence of numbers which were often beautifullycrafted, of traditional character, and seemed spattered withgothic darkness."  Neil Mach
"I saw Greek band September Code at the equivalent event two years ago. They impressed me then, and are a band known to Greek friends of mine, so I’m keen to have a second look. As luck would have it, they play an acoustic set on site a little earlier in the day, which is an enormously enjoyable and engaging affair. I have mixed feelings about the full electric performance though. In Dim Koskinas they have a charismatic frontman, and they deliver a set of thoughtful, well-constructed prog metal that is occasionally coloured by tasteful cultural tones. It’s decent stuff, but for me it sometimes just lacks that hint of edginess or emotional grip that could make this band a real force. (For what it’s worth, I feel the same about Dream Theater – so they’re in good company!)" Michael Anthony