The 1865 Presents
ALLEGAEON + GOROD + ABYSMAL DAWN
For technical death metal band Allegaeon, sitting still is not an option. The Colorado based group has never allowed itself to stagnate, preferring to thrive on chaos, change and evolution. Their latest full-length offering, The Ossuary Lens, is their seventh but, importantly, it’s the first with original vocalist Ezra Haynes since his 2015 departure following the Elements of the Infinite album. Replacing a singer is no easy task, so the fact that Haynes was in a place to rejoin is something to celebrate.
The cleaner vocal approach on the last three albums was a fascinating artistic maneuver, one that refreshed Allegaeon, but it’s undeniably thrilling to hear Haynes’ graveled larynx back in the fold on this inarguably brutal and technically dazzling slab of work. The science-based lyrics are as challenging as the progressive musicianship, resulting in a set of songs that simply slay. It’s a sound that Haynes himself refers to as “melotech” (melodic, technical death metal).
“I think in the beginning we were a little more stripped down,” adds Burgess. “Very guitar-forward, focused melodeath. Over time, I think more technical, symphonic and progressiveelements creeped in. Finally, where we are today is all of that combined, added with moreambient elements.” While not a concept album in the traditional sense, there is an overarching theme to the new album – the Ossuary Lens is a representation of several different viewpoints of death.
As has been the case with much of the Allegaeon catalog to date, "We touched on some classic Allegaeon science-related topics, such as chaos theory and darkmatter, while also strumming the chords of more introspective topics such as alcoholism,relationships, perseverance, etc,” says Haynes.
The Ossuary Lens was recorded with producer Dave Otero at Flatline Audio studio in Denver, CO.
“We have worked with Dave Otero at Flatline Audio since the beginning of our career,” addsBurgess. “So 17 years now. Dave always provides a comfortable working environment, amazing ideas, and a career-spanning understanding of what has made Allegaeon, Allegaeon.”
The Ossuary Lens is an accomplished album that sees a rejuvenated band at the peak ofits powers.
In 2022, Gorod celebrates its 25th anniversary and is known as a major band of the Tech-Death scene in France. Coming from Bordeaux, their world recogniFon begins in the USA and keeps growing thanks to countless tours throughout Europe, North America but also in Japan and Southeast Asia.With 6 albums and two studio EPs on the clock, the band is back with a new album "The Orb" released in March 2023.Gorod's comeback has started with the song ‘Victory’ which was released as a video in late February 2022 and reached over 50k views in less than a week. It’s a short and direct piece perfect for stage performance.Far from being just a band playing classic technical Death Metal, Gorod always tends to diversify its inspiraFons. With a unique groove mingled with melodies and rich harmonies coming out of 70's jazz, funk and rock, their progressive and sophisFcated approach gives them a unique idenFty.Knowing that Gorod's art is fully expressed on stage thanks to their explosive energy and extremely Fght live performances, we can also expect from their new producFons a real experienFal journey with a both aggressive and complex typical touch. But never forget how communicaFve and funny remain these five guys who also just enjoy having good Fme and hang out with their fans!
World domination awaits!
During the height of the worldwide apocalyptic dystopia of 2020, Abysmal Dawn persevered and released one of the greatest albums of their career, Phylogenesis.
In 2022, the technical death metal icons picked up where they left off and unleashed the harrowing four-song Nightmare Frontier. The EP includes an original track, a newly re-recorded version of the 2006 demo “Blacken the Sky”, and two epic cover songs that showcase the band’s musical versatility and limitless talent.
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