John Paul Andrade - Kallias - Supermassive

This video is drummer, John Paul Andrade, playing ‘Supermassive’ from ‘Kallias.’ In a world where finding a true connection with others and meaning within your art has become a rarity, it was no coincidence when four passionate musicians quickly connected by mutual friends and soon composed what they collectively admitted to being their best and most soulful music. Taken back by the beauty of this feeling, “Kallias,” meaning Beauty in Greek, was born.

The idea wasn’t to start another technical, progressive, or heavy metal band. It became a vision to create a heavy cerebral experience, in listening and visualizing. Nicole Papastavrou and Zaki Ali’s 8-string guitar work nods to Jeff Loomis, Mikael Akerfeldt, and Frederick Thordendall; with twisting riff progressions, charming cleans, tastefully intricate leads, all heavy with emotion. John Paul Andrade’s undeniably precise percussion serves the music on every level, from jazz-influenced melodic sections to satisfyingly odd rhythms for the eager prog-loving ear. Beautifully woven bass lines by Chris Marrone provide an indomitable structure and embrace for each instrument, never overpowering, yet always highlighting. For modern-day prog and metal fans, Kallias can be compared to bands such as Opeth, Meshuggah, and Decapitated.