Biography - Biographie

Conceived in early 2005, To-Mera came into the world with a simple mission statement: to push the art form of contemporary progressive metal forwards. By drawing upon a wide array of influences from across the musical spectrum, To-Mera have concocted a unique blend of forward-thinking metal.
Their first album, "Transcendental", was released in 2006 by Candlelight Records, and was hailed as a bold musical statement by the mainstream musical press. Such critical acclaim led to the band securing support slots with the likes of Emperor, Dream Theater and Fates Warning.
Not content to rest on their laurels, To-Mera returned in 2008 with their second progressive metal masterpiece "Delusions", subsequently nominated for 'best progressive metal album' of 2008 on the prestigious Metal Storm site along with names like Opeth and Cynic. With a new, enhanced line-up, the band played various European destinations including Spain, the UK, France and Hungary (as guests of Pain of Salvation) in support of the album.
After a brief trip to France as the guests of Adagio early 2009, the band parted ways with Candlelight Records. The new EP, "Earthbound", displays a more mature approach to song-writing, and showcases the fresh sound that new members Richard Henshall and Mark Harrington have brought to the band. The end of 2009 saw the band appear at the Belgian Metal Female Voices Festival as well as the guests of Stream of Passion in Holland.