Technical death metal architects, Allegaeon, have unveiled their new video for “Wake Circling Above”. The track comes off the band’s latest full-length, The Ossuary Lens, out now on Metal Blade Records.
Comments guitarist Michael Stancel on the track, “So, one day in our group chat, [vocalist] Ezra [Haynes] was like, ‘Michael, I want something slow and heavy,’ and I was like, ‘DONE.’ I used a lot of inspiration from bands like Dimmu Birgir and Septicflesh to try and build these massive orchestral sections that set the tone as well as some noisy ‘ear candy’ sounds to add more dimension. This is probably the most different song on the record but still has all the Allegaeon-isms you’d want.”
The Ossuary Lens serves as Allegaeon’s seventh full-length overall, but it’s the first to feature the return of 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 reason 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 Ossuary Lens, while not a concept album in the traditional sense, is a representation of several different viewpoints of death. “Each song is a different topic, however there’s always a different perspective of death tied in,” says Haynes. “Since the entire album revolves around this overarching theme of death, and the different viewpoints associated with it, we found ourselves very attached to the word ‘Ossuary,’ and since the album takes a look at death through different points of view, we found The Ossuary Lens to be very fitting for the album title.”
The record was recorded with producer Dave Otero at Flatline Audio studio in Denver. It marks the sixth album recorded with Otero. It’s of no surprise then that the sound on The Ossuary Lens pummels the listener, though the ferocity is balanced by the overt melodies. It’s the most triumphant and cohesive body of work that they’ve ever laid down.
The Ossuary Lens is available on CD (jewel case w/ 16 page booklet) and digital formats as well as LP in the following color variants:
– Ossuary Marbled (US)
– Wine And Lust (US)
– 180g Black (EU)
– Red Obsidian Marbled (EU)
– Ossuary Crystal (EU – Ltd. 200)
Order at metalblade.com.
Tracklisting:
“Refraction”
“Chaos Theory”
“Driftwood”
“Dies Irae”
“The Swarm”
“Carried By Delusion”
“Dark Matter Dynamics” (feat. Adrian Bellue)
“Imperial”
“Wake Circling Above”
“Scythe”
“The Swarm” video:
“Driftwood” video:
Allegaeon is wrapping up the final week of their North American co-headlining tour with Warbringer. The Vortex Of Violence Tour began on March 18 in San Diego, California and will conclude on April 12 in Los Angeles, California. Support is being provided by Skeletal Remains and Summoning The Lich. See all remaining dates below.
Tour dates:
April
8 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
9 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
10 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
11 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
12 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom
Lineup:
Ezra Haynes – vocals
Greg Burgess – lead guitar
Michael Stancel – lead guitar
Brandon Michael – bass
Jeff Saltzman – drums
(Photo – Stephanie Cabral)
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Comments guitarist Michael Stancel on the track, “So, one day in our group chat, [vocalist] Ezra [Haynes] was like, ‘Michael, I want something slow and heavy,’ and I was like, ‘DONE.’ I used a lot of inspiration from bands like Dimmu Birgir and Septicflesh to try and build these massive orchestral sections that set the tone as well as some noisy ‘ear candy’ sounds to add more dimension. This is probably the most different song on the record but still has all the Allegaeon-isms you’d want.”
The Ossuary Lens serves as Allegaeon’s seventh full-length overall, but it’s the first to feature the return of 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 reason 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 Ossuary Lens, while not a concept album in the traditional sense, is a representation of several different viewpoints of death. “Each song is a different topic, however there’s always a different perspective of death tied in,” says Haynes. “Since the entire album revolves around this overarching theme of death, and the different viewpoints associated with it, we found ourselves very attached to the word ‘Ossuary,’ and since the album takes a look at death through different points of view, we found The Ossuary Lens to be very fitting for the album title.”
The record was recorded with producer Dave Otero at Flatline Audio studio in Denver. It marks the sixth album recorded with Otero. It’s of no surprise then that the sound on The Ossuary Lens pummels the listener, though the ferocity is balanced by the overt melodies. It’s the most triumphant and cohesive body of work that they’ve ever laid down.
The Ossuary Lens is available on CD (jewel case w/ 16 page booklet) and digital formats as well as LP in the following color variants:
– Ossuary Marbled (US)
– Wine And Lust (US)
– 180g Black (EU)
– Red Obsidian Marbled (EU)
– Ossuary Crystal (EU – Ltd. 200)
Order at metalblade.com.
Tracklisting:
“Refraction”
“Chaos Theory”
“Driftwood”
“Dies Irae”
“The Swarm”
“Carried By Delusion”
“Dark Matter Dynamics” (feat. Adrian Bellue)
“Imperial”
“Wake Circling Above”
“Scythe”
“The Swarm” video:
“Driftwood” video:
Allegaeon is wrapping up the final week of their North American co-headlining tour with Warbringer. The Vortex Of Violence Tour began on March 18 in San Diego, California and will conclude on April 12 in Los Angeles, California. Support is being provided by Skeletal Remains and Summoning The Lich. See all remaining dates below.
Tour dates:
April
8 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
9 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
10 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
11 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
12 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom
Lineup:
Ezra Haynes – vocals
Greg Burgess – lead guitar
Michael Stancel – lead guitar
Brandon Michael – bass
Jeff Saltzman – drums
(Photo – Stephanie Cabral)
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