Formed in 2003, Votum have delivered their more mature, ambitious and atmospheric piece of work a concept album entitled Metafiction . This masterpiece will not leave anyone disappointed. Fans of Anathema, Opeth and Porcupine Tree are will certainly embrace Metafiction . Votum is not only concerned with sound though. The band pays the utmost attention to song lyrics, which, like the music, function as a sort of a binding material for the compositions. In addition, rich visual setting is provided by Mindfield Art Group and serves as a background for the pieces. The merging of music, lyrics and visual artwork, as well as the ensuing emotional expression, have been the key concepts for the creation of the new album. Their main concern is not any particular style of music, but the atmosphere pouring out of it.