Parhelia are a 4-piece from Dublin Ireland, who play refined Instrumental Post- Rock. They released their debut Ep “First Light” in 2006 and followed it up with “Oceans Apart” in 2007.

Parhelia have undertaken tours in Ireland and Norway and appeared alongside acts such as Dead Soul Tribe, 65 Days of Static, Slunt, Cougar and most Notably Guns N’ Roses and Therapy? on the Irish leg of the Download Festival!

After a short hiatus, Parhelia regrouped in 2008. Much of this year was spent writing and rehearsing the album “Shifting Sands”, recording commenced October 2008 and the album should see the light of day early 2009.

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Echo drenched guitar lines weave a tapestry of pure excellence, only to full-on explode into a complete head-rush semi-heavy riffs with pulsating drum and bass effects”

Dan Kisielewski www.sputnikmusic.com

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This is a truly brilliant mini-album built around sheer musical talent".

www.metal4life.co.uk

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“First Light" is an atmospheric, relaxing trip that has the ability to conjure soothing memories while simultaneously brushing against closed wounds in your heart.

Ken McGrath www.blistering.com & R

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“There are few bands like Parhelia, I can even say they're totally unique, maybe not in style and genre, but this is actually the first independent Post-Rock band releasing something worthy of a big record label” http://www.metalstorm.ee/pub/review.php?review_id=4514