SCYTHE is steeped in seventies symphonic prog. The band draw from a wide variety of influences without one of them dominating their compositional approach. Therefore, their sound remains fresh and original while at the same time recalling the great days of progressive rock. There are plenty of influences from GENESIS and YES. The music does have a modern feel and recording quality to it. SCYTHE play what they themselves call "symphonic progressive rock with an edge". Some favourites of the band members are: KING CRIMSON, MARILLION, PETER HAMMIL, JETHRO TULL.

This group takes its name from the photogenic keyboardist/founder Ines Fuchs. The project, as it is called, was co-founded by her husband Hansi. They also seem to have heavily benefited by the turmoil happening in another Neo band during the early '90s. After jumping ship from Asgard, Chicco Grosso, Max Michieletto, and Marco Michieletto all ended up in INES. The lineup does vary from album to album, but the core consists of the Fuchs, the Micheieletto brothers, Chicco Grosso, and David Piai. It's actually more stable than many bands I have researched, so the "project" label is questionable.

INES is based in Germany, but the influences are from the spectrum of Neo Prog. Comparisons to IQ, Rousseau, and Pendragon have been made. With the Micheielttos, and Chicco Grosso, the Italian base is covered. As you might expect, there is a definite Asgard aspect involved. Ines Fuchs sites Tony Banks as a major influence on her keyboard style. What may be the most unique aspect is the use of different singers. This allows for a more accurate pairing of vocal style with each particular song.

INES released albums steadily every few years from 1994 to 2002. "Slipping Into the Unknown" is the most recent album, and there is no news of a forthcoming release at this time in 2008.