Nostradamus (band)

Nostradamus are an American progressive metal band formed in Chicago, in 2000 by guitarist and vocalist Jon Hindemarsh and rhythm guitarist Les Kelly. Hindemarsh and Kelly later recruited bassist Josiah Badara and drummer Dan Blackmore. The band have been lickened to that of Mastodon. In 2001 they released their first album Prediction, followed by the 2004 epic Ride The Time Spiral Against The Bombardment of Technology, both through Velirium Records. In early 2006 they came to the attention of Jacob Vindic, who liked their sound and offered them a record deal. According to Hindemarsh, he knew that Vindic was one of the best producers of his department and immediately said yes. The result of Nostradamus and Vindic's collaboration was 2007's hugely sucessful Warrior On The Edge of the Abyss, a noted tribute to the English legends Hawkwind, of which both Kelly and Badara are huge fans of. The band are characterised by their droning guitar riffs and Hindemarsh's deep tones. Their latest album, 2009's A Dream Within a Dream, was released on October 13th and widely well recieved. In an interview Hindemarsh said the album's name comes from an Edgar Alan Poe poem of the same name.

Discography

 * Prediction (2001)
 * Ride The Time Spiral Against The Bombardment of Technology (2004)
 * Warrior On The Edge of the Abyss (2007)
 * A Dream Within A Dream (2009)

Band members

 * Current members


 * Jon Hindemarsh - vocals, guitar (2000-present)
 * Les Kelly - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2000-present)
 * Josiah Badara - bass (2000-present)
 * Dan Blackmore - drums (2000-present)