Biography
The idea of Seventh Station sprouted inside Dmitri's head back in 2008. The vision and the will to make the band alive became that strong that eventually led to the current lineup and release of the debut album Between Life and Dreams. The album has seen the light in September, 2016.
The lineup is a result of Dmitri's strong focus in search for suitable band members. He came across keyboardist Eren Basbug – who is known for his work with Dream Theater, Jordan Rudess, etc. Later on vocalist Davidavi Dolev (Omb, Reign of the Architect, Gunned Down Horses, etc.) joined and after the release of the debut album drummer Panos Geo and bassist Laurant Da Pra filled the missing gaps.
The band's immediate connection had led them to their first Slovenian tour and now the band is preparing for another tour across Europe.
About the album
Between Life and Dreams is no doubt a result of an ongoing strong will and wish to give to the listener the need for exploration. In these 65 minutes of devoted progressive metal the listener goes on a musical journey filled with varied musical and lyrical themes that combine in one. The album was produced by Dmitri Alperovich, engineered and mixed by Yonatan Kossov (Orphaned Land, Hummercult, Betzefer, etc.) and was recorded in Israel and United States. Album's artwork was done by painter Gregor Smukovič. The album received good reviews and its live presentation successfully drew the audience in.
Review quotes
This is a combination of old and new influences, including those from musicians that are classically trained. This results in music that has a lot going on, with so many different styles involved that it would be pointless to try and list them all. (Wonderboxmetal.com).
Many of their creations are inspired from classical music compositions in which they mix their own virtuoso inputs of modern and progressive metal. Believe me, the album will open your ears fully and lead you into the magical world of fantasy between two worlds, the reality and the dreams. (Paranoid webzine).
Current Lineup
Davidavi (Vidi) Dolev – vocals
Dmitri Alperovich – guitars
Laurant Da Pra – bass guitar
Eren Basbug – keyboards
Panos Geo – drums
Album Credits
Produced by Dmitri Alperovich
Davidavi (Vidi) Dolev – vocals
Dmitri Alperovich – guitars
Alexey Polyansky – bass guitar
Eren Basbug – keyboards, cboard
Dor Levin – drums, percussion, bouzouki
Engineered and mixed by Yonatan Kossov at Bardo Studios, Ramat Gan, Israel
and Jaffa Sound Arts, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Addition Recordings at Eren Basbug’s home studio, Boston MA, USA
Assistant Engineering: Ofri Tamim
Additional Editing and Sound Effects: Dmitri Alperovich
Mastered by Michael Fossenkemper at TurtleTone Studio New York, USA
Choir Arrangements by Alexey Polyansky
Choir Personnel: Ori Batchko, Boris Bendikov, Adi Bitran, Gennady Birenberg, Davidavi (Vidi) Dolev,
Eugene Kaminsky, Yoav Kaufman, Leah Marcu, Anna Senderovych and Rona Shrira
Narrations by Ori Batchko and Davidavi (Vidi) Dolev
Art direction by Gregor Smukovic and Dmitri Alperovich
Cover Illustrations: Gregor Smukovic
Booklet Graphic Design: Gennady Birenberg
Logo by Alexandra Gichka