Dutch melodic death metal band PUREST OF PAIN will release its debut album, "Solipsis", on March 1. The follow-up to the 2013 single "Momentum" and 2011 EP "Revelations In Obscurity" will be available on CD, vinyl plus as a digital release. A song from the disc, "Terra Nil", is available for download and stream on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Spotify and Deezer. Led by guitarist and main songwriter Merel Bechtold (DELAIN), who also performs in much-respected bands MAYAN and THE GENTLE STORM, the energetic quintet from Holland, which now includes DELAIN drummer Joey de Boer, is a force to be reckoned with. Combining Scandinavian metal influences with groove, ambiance, tone and melody, PUREST OF PAIN has released a lyric video for the second single, "The Solipsist". "Solipsis" was seven years in the making, from the writing process up to the final mastering to launching a successful online crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo (raising over 18,000 euros), along with increasing its funds through live performances, which saw PUREST OF PAIN open for such bands as OPETH, TEXTURES, SUICIDE SILENCE, UNEARTH and ATTACK ATTACK! plus an unforgettable slot at Wacken Open Air in 2014. The effort contains 14 tracks of brutality blended with groove and emotion produced by Bechtold with recording done at Mantis Audio Studio (DELAIN) and mastering by Jens Bogren (OPETH, ARCH ENEMY, SOILWORK). Bechtold comments: "'Solipsis' is a guitar-oriented record. It has been recorded as organic as possible: partly at home, partly at Mantis Audio Studio. The song 'E.M.D.R.' is written by fellow guitarist Michael van Eck. All the other songs were summoned by myself. The lyrics are written by vocalist J.D. Kaye. And even though the music is at times technical and challenging, it's undeniably driven by relentless groove, enhanced by hugely melodic passages, wonderful tone and moments of ambient clarity." The CD and vinyl versions of "Solipsis" have slightly altered artwork. Bechtold was responsible for its concept and bass player Frank van Leeuwen designed and finalized the covers. "Solipsis" track listing: 01. The Pragmatic (1:19) 02. Truth–seeker (2:09) 03. Vessels (2:59) 04. Crown Of Worms (3:42) 05. Momentum (5:05) 06. The Sleep Of Reason (1:33) 07. Tidebreaker (4:16) 08. Trial & Error (4:49) 09. Terra Nil (6:05) 10. Noctambulist (3:38) 11. E.M.D.R. (4:21) 12. Phantom Limb (4:09) 13. The Solipsist (3:52) 14. The End (2:25) PUREST OF PAIN is: J.D. Kaye - Vocals Merel Bechtold - Guitars Michael van Eck - Guitars Frank van Leeuwen - Bass Joey de Boer - Drums
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