The album ”Hidden Place” is the fourth release from DGM, and a quite successful one I may add. Even though DGM is into a genre, where it requires more skills as musician than usual, they are able to deliver. They have what it takes to make the music digestible for a particular audience.

DGM is often compared to bands such as Dream Theater and Symphony X. They are mentioned as the outmost representatives of their genre – neoclassical, progressive, experimental kind of rock flavoured with lots of melody and content. DGM has added a little more tempo and pushy feel to their music, but besides that, its middle of the road neometal. Put “Hidden Place” on the cd-player, lean back and listen to songs like: “Save Me”, and “Stomp #351” – it’s not hard to imagine John Petrucci standing up there on the stage – plugged into the stack doing his thing, even though the name of the guitar player in this case is Diego Reali. If I had not read the flyer regarding the release, I wouldn’t have known. His way of handling the guitar is quite similar, and it suites the rest of the band very well.

The DGM sound is not sharp and edged – it’s kinda polished and smooth. No grinding solos as in more aggressive genres – no drums pounding so that some may think of an earthquake as a tranquil experience. But DGB provide the listener with an over the average type of progressive metal – DGB are very representative for the genre.

If you’re looking for quality in music – above the average, and with a distinct touch of straightforward musical skills, go and check out DGB. They won’t let you down, and that’s a promise!