Unprocessed: Biography, Members & Album Information
Biography
Unprocessed is a German progressive metal and djent band formed in Wiesbaden in 2013. Led by virtuoso guitarist and vocalist Manuel Gardner Fernandes, the band has evolved from an underground technical metal project into a globally influential powerhouse on the alternative metal scene. Unprocessed is celebrated for its futuristic, genre-bending hybrid sound that merges crushing down-tuned riffage, complex polyrhythms, and fingerstyle guitar acrobatics with darkly atmospheric electronica, cinematic soundscapes, and infectious pop hooks. Known for high-profile collaborations (including tracks with Polyphia's Tim Henson and guest spots featuring members of Paleface Swiss and Fever 333), they are a prominent fixture of modern progressive music.
Band Members
- Manuel Gardner Fernandes (Vocals & Guitars): Founder, primary songwriter, and technical anchor renowned for his distinct hybrid fingerstyle technique and soaring vocal delivery.
- Christoph Schultz (Guitars): Rhythm and lead guitarist providing intricate heavy counterpoint and atmospheric textures.
- David John Levy (Bass & Synthesizers): Masterful low-end groove architect and synthesizer specialist who shapes the band's modern electronic integration.
- Leon Pfeifer (Drums): Rhythmic powerhouse whose fluid precision, blistering speed, and dynamic pocket drive the band's complex arrangements.
Key Albums & Discography
- Artificial Void (2019): A breakout critical success that established their dark, heavy progressive metalcore identity.
- Gold (2022): A major stylistic pivot showcasing an expanded palette of electronic textures, catchy vocal hooks, and technical wizardry.
- ...And Everything in Between (2023): A landmark critically acclaimed album featuring viral tracks like "Thrash" and "Lore," pairing ultra-heavy compositions with immense emotional depth.
- Angel (2025): Their powerful sixth studio album, exploring conceptual themes of inner transformation and duality through polished metalcore heaviness, drum-and-bass influences, and standout collaborations with Zelli (Paleface Swiss) and Jason Aalon Butler.
UNPROCESSED ON TOUR
w/ Of Virtue Daedric
Tickets: https://ffm.live/unprocessed-eu-tour-...
29 Sep – Brussels, BE – Botanique
01 Oct – Manchester, UK – Academy 3 ❗️ low tickets
02 Oct – London, UK – Electric Ballroom
03 Oct – Paris, FR – La Maroquinerie
04 Oct – Tilburg, NL – 013 Next Stage
05 Oct – Nijmegen, NL – Doornroosje
06 Oct – Cologne, DE – Gebäude 9 ❗️ low tickets
07 Oct – Hamburg, DE – Kent Club
08 Oct – Berlin, DE – Hole 44
09 Oct – Munich, DE – Strom
10 Oct – Frankfurt, DE – Batschkapp, UNPROFEST also with Floya & The Oklahoma Kid
Top 10 Unprocessed Riffs