SLOW WAVE SAGA

Slow Wave Saga is a three-piece alternative rock/metal act featuring Erik Leonhard (vocals/guitar), Mike Slater (drums), and Mark Slater (bass). The Vancouver based rock group was formed in 2010 by long-time musical collaborators, Leonhard and Slater. Having recently left their previous groups, the two set out to create a new project: one that would represent their dynamic and shifting musical interests, as well as their personal and professional aspirations. This drive to grow and create led to a series of self-produced demos recorded at Harbourside Studios. The experimentation found throughout these tracks ultimately came together in what is now Slow Wave Saga. The name Slow Wave Saga is a reference to REM-sleep (Slow-wave sleep), the stage of sleep in which we humans experience vivid dreams� and nightmares. Due to the dark and often dreamlike content of the group�s music, this title seemed appropriate. Beginning at last to hone-in on a distinctive sound, the group took steps to complete the group�. Having witnessed his talent in "Maya" (a time-bending Vancouver prog-rock act), Mike asked his younger brother Mark Slater to join Slow Wave Saga. Bringing his math/prog style... more...