Tiles are a veteran hard-edged neo-prog quartet from Detroit, Michigan. Their sound combines the complex compositional and musical adventurousness of classic prog with the dynamic, aggressive tenets of hard rock and progressive metal. Initially influenced heavily by Rush, Tiles have, over five studio albums, carved a persona from a wide range of influences that commingle into an instantly identifiable sound. The band's origins date to 1988, when founding guitarist Chris Herin and drummer Mark Evans rehearsed and recorded together in Standing Pavement. A self-released cassette ...