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Montreal, QC – July 23, 2026
A New Light for Prog Rock’s LUFEH – “End of the Tunnel” Video Marks the Band’s Next Chapter w/ New Album “Overwhelmed”
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Photo Credit – Joao Pinheiro
Progressive rock outfit LUFEH has released the official video for their new single “End of the Tunnel”, a cinematic and musically intricate piece that captures the emotional and spiritual rebirth at the heart of the track.
“End of the Tunnel” blends shifting atmospheres, fusion‑driven solo sections, and a cyclical guitar finale that mirrors the song’s theme of emerging from darkness with renewed clarity. Lyrically, it reflects on learning from past mistakes, enduring struggle, and finally seeing the light ahead.
Watch and listen to the video for “End of the Tunnel” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py0BMSk0jGc
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Released May 29th, “Overwhelmed” marks LUFEH’s most mature and melody‑driven work to date. Recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, the album balances technical progressive musicianship with memorable vocal hooks across eight tracks.
Unlike their debut “Luggage Falling Down” (2020), which began as instrumental compositions, “Overwhelmed” was crafted from the vocal melodies first, resulting in catchier choruses, richer textures, and a more fluid listening experience.
The album also introduces Ginny Luke as LUFEH’s new featured vocalist. An internationally recognized electric violinist and singer, Ginny’s performances with Foo Fighters, Britney Spears, and Snoop Dogg bring a powerful new dimension to LUFEH’s sound. Her violin appears on three tracks, “Overwhelmed,” “Feels Like I’m a Ghost,” and “Live the New Today.”
Fans can expect a blend of progressive rock, metal, fusion, jazz, and Brazilian influences, with standout moments including the exotic Bulbul Tarang on “Double Dip,” complex rhythmic structures, and emotionally charged lyrical themes.
LUFEH is a progressive rock/metal fusion group founded by drummer Lufeh Batera, who revived his musical journey after a 16‑year hiatus. What began as a solo instrumental project evolved into a full band defined by a sophisticated, progressive, refined, modern, and intriguing musical identity.
The band’s core members have played together in various forms for over 30 years, creating a deeply collaborative, ego‑free creative environment. Guitarist Deio Tambasco joined in 2025, reuniting with Batera and bassist Duca Tambasco from their early band Anno Domini.
LUFEH’s sound draws from Dream Theater, Rush, Vola, Tool, and Haken, blending technical mastery with emotional depth. Their live performances combine flawless musicianship with immersive lighting and video for a truly unforgettable experience.
Listen to “Overwhelmed” at the following links:
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/17TBW46gFIisvVekW4yyOW
Bandcamp – https://lufehband.bandcamp.com/
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Track Listing:
1. He Commands The Sun and The Stars – 4:22
2. Breathe – 4:03
3. Double Dip – 4:39
4. Overwhelmed – 4:30
5. Feels Like I’m A Ghost – 5:43
6. Live The New Today – 4:50
7. War of Emotions – 3:50
8. End of the Tunnel – 4:18
Album and Live Band Line Up:
Duca Tambasco – bass and backing vocals
Deio Tambasco – guitar and backing vocals
Gera Penna – keyboard and backing vocals
Lufeh Batera – Drums
Ginny Luke – vocals (featuring)
More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/lufehband
https://www.instagram.com/lufehband/
About:
LUFEH is a progressive rock/metal band blending technical precision with emotional depth and genre‑bending influences. Formed by drummer Lufeh after a long hiatus from music, the band now features guitarist Deio Tambasco, bassist Duca Tambasco, keyboardist/producer Gera Penna, and vocalist/violinist Ginny Luke. Their sound draws inspiration from Dream Theater, Rush, Vola, Tool, Haken, and Brazilian musical traditions.
Album Recording Credits:
• 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 by: Adair Daufembach
• Mastered by: Adair Daufembach
• Album Artwork by: Lufeh Batera
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“Lufeh ‘s music is a beautiful piece of creation, flowing into your brain like one of the best album ever made. A brilliant singer who manage the melodies and different parts like she is the whole music. The intensity and power sounds like the band has been here for years. A masterpiece to own without thinking 100/100.” – The Metal Mag
“What grabbed me most on the album, besides the deeply personal approach to songwriting, was the level of talent the band has. We all know that talent isn’t the measuring stick to success, but it never hurts. This band has plenty, but they don’t let it overtake their sound. This was a feel good album with plenty of substance.” – Metal Temple (2026 – Overwhelmed)
“My take on the album: I do like that Lufeh do things their own way. For me this is an exceptional album with a fresh take on traditional metal. Ginny is a gem on vocals and the use of instruments is damn good. A flawless album that deserve nothing less than the perfect 10.” – Project Metal Music
“You need to take a listen here, and you’ll probably buy this album. Great!” – Melodic.net (2026 – Overwhelmed)
“If their debut consisted of showing their instrumental muscles, their next album Overwhelmed (released May 29) seems to focus on purely melodic choruses. It has the complexity of Haken or Rush, but with choruses that really stick in your head.” – Radio Papy Jeff (2026 – Overwhelmed)
“With a renewed lineup and a track record of progressive evolution, Lufeh delivers here a disciplined, technically formidable body of work that will satisfy those who take their Heavy Prog seriously.” – Progressive Rock Journal
“Very soulful breaks.Like the dynamics. The drummer is very powerful and precise. Like Rush if they were a soul band.” – CFRU 93.3 FM – Planet Groove (Guelph, ON, Canada)
“With „Overwhelmed“ LUFEH are opening a new chapter – more emotional, melodic and at the same time more powerful than ever. The title track of their upcoming album combines progressive virtuosity with haunting storytelling and marks an impressive evolution – an intense foretaste of what happened on March 29th. May 2026 is coming.” – Metalogy (2026 – Overwhelmed)
“Heavy prog shines with the new single ‘He Commands the Sun and the Stars’ from LUFEH. Dream Theater and Shadow Gallery fans will find a lot to love here including a spotlight performance from featured vocalist and electric violinist Ginny Luke. Musically the band doesn’t disappoint with soaring keys, complex percussion, driving riffs, strolling bass lines…all at a high level, which is what is demanded when you enter the sacred space of progressive rock. Just as much a beautiful performance as it is a breathtaking adventure, this track raises expectations for the new album “Overwhelmed” which can’t get here fast enough on May 29th. Catch LUFEH on your Home for the Best New Rock… W-J-O-EEEE” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll (2026 – Overwhelmed)
“Overwhelmed‘ may be born from pressure, but its greatest achievement is the way it turns that pressure into motion, melody, and release.” – Infrared Magazine (2026 – Overwhelmed)
“Great prog album, love Feels Like I’m A Ghost song” – The Chill dude on the Couch (2026 – Overwhelmed)
“”Overwhelmed” is a strong progressive rock album, full of skill, emotion and smart writing. Lufeh do not bury the listener under endless technical games, which is a good call. The songs have complex parts, odd rhythms, heavy passages and fusion touches, yet the main focus stays on melody and flow. That is where the album wins most of its points.” – Hevay Metal Darkness (2026 – Overwhelmed)
“Throw four talented musicians, the sound of Dream Theater and Rush, the songwriting craft of Aerosmith in their glory years, and a singing voice that is somewhere between Leslie Hunt (District 97) and Ann Wilson (Heart) in a blender and the result is ‘Overwhelming’. That is the very appropriate title of the second album by the American LUFEH.” – Progerweld
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