LUFEH

track-list:
He Commands The Sun and The Stars
Breathe
Double Dip
Overwhelmed
Feels Like I’m A Ghost
Live The New Today
War of Emotions
End of the Tunnel

all songs performed by Duca Tambasco, Deio Tambasco, Gera Penna, Lufeh Batera and Ginny Luke
all songs written by Duca Tambasco, Deio Tambasco, Gera Penna and Lufeh Batera
produced by Gera Penna
mixed & mastered by Adair Daufembach

Lufeh are:
Duca Tambasco – bass, backing vocals
Deio Tambasco – guitar, backing vocals
Gera Penna – keyboard, backing vocals
Lufeh Batera – drums
Ginny Luke – vocals (featuring)

discography:

WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll:
“Heavy prog shines… a masterclass of modern prog metal. Hooks that sink deep, superb performances and outstanding songwriting… a breathtaking adventure.”
Powerplay Magazine UK:
“An album full of cleverness and maturity… a breath of fresh air in a world which has lost its marbles.”
DPRP:
“Technical, energetic and always seeking a melodic hook… a pleasant surprise for those who enjoy prog on the heavy side.”

With their upcoming second album ‘Overwhelmed‘, Lufeh step into a new chapter – one defined by emotional depth, technical ambition, and a renewed sense of identity.
Set for release on May 26, 2026, the record arrives six years after their debut ‘Luggage Falling Down‘, and it feels less like a follow-up and more like a statement of evolution.
The first glimpse into this world comes with ‘He Commands The Sun and The Stars‘, a track that perfectly encapsulates the band’s duality:
intricate musicianship paired with immediate melodic impact.
Built around complex rhythmic patterns, it still manages to deliver a chorus that lingers long after the song ends.
Lyrically, it explores power and its fragility – a god-like figure questioned by those who once worshipped him.
That tension between weight and release runs throughout ‘Overwhelmed‘.
Even its artwork reflects this balance.
The cover visualizes the sensation of being submerged underwater – heavy, muted, almost suffocating – while a distant light above hints at hope.
It’s a fitting metaphor for an album that constantly moves between intensity and relief, chaos and clarity.
Recorded at the legendary Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, the album marks a milestone for the band.
Surrounded by the legacy of artists who shaped modern music, Lufeh crafted a collection that blends progressive rock, metal, and fusion into something both technically refined and emotionally resonant.
Produced by keyboardist Gera Penna, the record leans into layered arrangements:
soaring vocals, intricate solos, and dynamic shifts that reward close listening.
Much of that new dimension comes from vocalist and violinist Ginny Luke, whose presence reshapes the band’s sound.
Her voice carries both power and nuance, while her violin adds a cinematic quality – most notably on the title track ‘Overwhelmed‘, where the instrument’s opening lines immediately set an introspective tone.
The song itself dives into mental overload and the pressure of modern life, capturing the moment when everything feels like too much and the only option left is to pause, breathe, and regain control.
Breathing – literally and metaphorically – becomes a recurring theme.
Tracks like ‘Breathe‘ strip things back just enough to let that message land, offering a more uplifting counterpoint to the album’s heavier moments.
Elsewhere, Lufeh embrace complexity head-on.
‘Double Dip‘ plays with shifting time signatures, moving between 6/8 and 4/4, while introducing the distinctive sound of the Bulbul Tarang, adding an unexpected texture to its exploration of inner conflict and divided loyalties.
The band’s progressive instincts shine brightest in ‘Feels Like I’m a Ghost‘, a multi-layered composition that moves through contrasting moods – from melancholic introspection to intricate, almost theatrical passages.
It’s a song about distance and sacrifice, capturing the emotional toll of chasing ambitions while losing connection to home.
That sense of reflection continues in ‘Live the New Today‘, arguably the album’s most expansive track.
Moving fluidly between calm, almost meditative sections and heavier, power-driven passages, it becomes a manifesto of sorts – about letting go of the past and choosing authenticity over illusion.
Meanwhile, ‘War of Emotions‘ leans into darker territory, embracing a heavier sonic palette while confronting the internal battles that shape identity.
Closing track ‘End of the Tunnel‘ brings the journey full circle.
With its shifting atmospheres and fusion-inspired passages, it mirrors the uncertainty of moving through darkness before finally reaching clarity.
It’s less about resolution and more about transformation – the realization that struggle itself can be a path forward.
Behind all of this lies a band with decades of shared history.
Though its members are now in their 50s, Lufeh operate with the energy – and curiosity – of a much younger group.
Their connection runs deep, built over 30 years of collaboration in different forms.
That chemistry translates directly into their creative process:
songs are shaped collectively, passed from one member to another, each adding their own voice without ego or ownership.
This spirit also defines the album’s biggest shift.
Where their debut was largely instrumental at its core, ‘Overwhelmed‘ was written with vocals in mind from the very beginning.
The result is a more immediate, song-driven approach – catchier, more fluid, yet still rooted in the band’s trademark complexity.
With the addition of guitarist Deio Tambasco – reuniting with longtime collaborators Lufeh and bassist Duca Tambasco – the lineup feels both refreshed and deeply rooted in its past.
It’s a reunion that brings history full circle while pushing the band forward.
In the end, ‘Overwhelmed‘ lives up to its name – not as a burden, but as an experience.
It’s dense without being inaccessible, emotional without losing precision.
Above all, it’s an album that reflects a band fully aware of who they are, yet still eager to explore what they can become.