In the band's Biography we find that 7Days started out as a project in 2004, Markus Sigfridsson(Guitars), found that he had a lot of written songs that were just lying around that didn't fit in with the music of his other two bands, Harmony and Darkwater. So, Markus decided to form the band 7Days. He then brought on Bassist Andreas Olsson from the band Harmony. Olsson then informed Markus of drummer Daniel Flores(Mind's Eye) and they promptly added him to the group. Christian Rivel got involved and introduced to Markus, vocalist Thomas Vikstrom(Talk of the Town, Stormwind, Candlemass) which completed the band's lineup. Later, Christian Rivel went on to offer the band a deal on his record label Rivel Records.   
     After forming, members of 7Days entered the studios and began work on recording material for a first record.

       In 2006 7Days released their full-length debut album titled 'The Weight Of The World' on Rivel Records. With this debut release, what we find is Melodic Heavy Metal on the Progressive side along with Symphonic touches. Production on the album is top notch giving the listener the ability to hear all instruments clearly. The guitar work of Sigfridsson is crunchier than a bag of Ruffles Potato Chips. There are moments where there are slow sludging almost Doom-like guitar work which moves to smok'n fast riffs giving plenty of variation to the album. If you are in a band and are trying to learn how to incorporate guitar solos into your songs then look no further cause this is how it's done!
       Vocalist Thomas Vikstrom fits well with the Progressive style Metal with his Jazzy mid-range delivery. He also is able to reach some higher notes with his falsetto delivery allowing him to add to the overall variation on the album. I must say that on future projects I would like to hear even more of this higher pitched voice throughout the album.
      The Keyboard work by Markus Sigfridsson and Kaspar Dahlqvist really adds to the mood of the songs and seems to be the glue that helps bind the songs together.
      In some areas, the album comes across as having a jam band feel to it with its many instrumentals similar to the band Affector. This is a good thing because albums are much better when they are laced with instrumentals giving the listener a break from the vocals and a time that they can fully enjoy the instruments.
     

Lyrics are Christ centered as you can see in these songs:         

"Redeemer"
Will You return to me
Redeemer of all life
Embrace me now and take me home
Will You answer me
Redeemer of all life
Reach to us Your nailed scarred hands


"Fall Again"
I walk in the light of a Saviour
And my heart is pure (the) truth is burning within me
I confess in the blood of remission
Unrighteousness is leaving me again

Oh, yes I will fall again
But I will never fear this darkness
Oh, cause You are my tourniquet
And in Your name I’ll pierce the darkness


"Confession"
Forgive me
Please ease my mind
Forgive me
Please wipe away these tears

Oh, be my guide and make me understand Your ways
Oh, be my guide and take me to the way that You have made            

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      7 Days is highly recommended to all Metal heads that love Progressive Metal laced with lots of instrumentals on the heavier side! This is one that you will not regret purchasing!

Musicians:
Thomas Vikstrom - Vocals
Markus Sigfridsson - Guitars, Keyboards, & Programming
Andreas Olsson - Bass
Daniel Flores - Drums

Guest Musicians:
Caroline Sigfridsson - Vocals on the song "Fall Again"
Kaspar Dahlqvist(StormWind, Dionysus) - all Keyboard solos