Mantra Vega is a progressive rock project created by vocalist Heather Findlay and musician‑producer Dave Kerzner, supported by a core group of collaborators including Chris Johnson (Halo Blind, Mostly Autumn), Stu Fletcher, and Alex Cromarty. The project also features contributions from guitarist David Kilminster, known for his work with Roger Waters and Steven Wilson. Mantra Vega combines elements of progressive, classic and alternative rock, drawing on the diverse musical backgrounds of its members. Their debut album, The Illusion’s Reckoning (2016), presents a mixture of atmospheric arrangements, contrasting male and female lead vocals, layered harmonies and dynamic soundscapes. The record includes performances by Findlay, Kerzner and Johnson, alongside guitar work from Kilminster, Troy Donockley and Arjen Lucassen. The album also incorporates guest appearances from vocalists Irene Jansen and Angela Gordon, as well as woodwind contributions by Remko de Landmeter, Heather Findlay and Angela Gordon. These elements are supported by the rhythm section of Alex Cromarty and Stu Fletcher, whose playing forms the foundation of the album’s sound. In 2022, Mantra Vega reunited its core members to release the track “We See You”, created as an expression of solidarity with the people of Ukraine and others affected by war. All proceeds generated during 2022 were donated to the DEC Ukraine Appeal.
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Island
In a Dream
Veil of Ghosts
Lakes
Lake Sunday
Mountain Spring
The Illusion’s Reckoning
I’ve Seen Your Star
Every Corner