LUTE are a four piece progressive Rock/Metal band who were formed in a DIY studio in South Manchester. Ed Truscott (founder member, songwriter and producer) transformed his unremarkable flat into musical cave of wonders and locked himself away for 3 and half years to sculpt and craft LUTE's debut album, Learning Through Progression. Taking influences from Prog heroes such as TOOL, Opeth, King Crimson, Pink Floyd and Metallica, LUTE contrast heavy layered guitars and changing time signatures with soaring vocal harmonies and quiet acoustic moments to create a cinematic soundscape that brutalises then soothes. After playing in various bands, Ed decided the best way forward was to take on the mantle of progressive music and 'do it himself'. After setting up his home studio, he wrote, recorded and produced 'Learning Through Progression', playing all the instruments.