Coming off the success from their 2023 release Opus, US progressive metal band Nospūn are revisiting their past as they prepare their follow-up full-length album. Nospūn are releasing the Ozai EP, a re-recording of songs released ten years ago by an earlier incarnation of the band. The five-song collection is due out on March 28, 2025 and is available for pre-order here.
The band explain the origins of the EP tracks: “The Ozai EP was the first music we created and recorded as the four-member group you now know as Nospūn. It was a time of exploration—pushing our limits in writing, technicality, and style. We chose to break away from a more traditional, old-school prog sound in favor of something more modern.”
“This year marks the tenth anniversary of Ozai, and to celebrate, we are re-releasing it—fully re-recorded, remixed, and remastered. Rather than simply remaster the original, we wanted to completely recreate it with everything we’ve learned over the past decade. Our goal was to ensure Ozai sounds sonically consistent with Opus, so you can transition between the two seamlessly without feeling like you’re jumping from a modern production to a garage recording.”
“This EP leans toward a heavier, more aggressive sound—more straightforward and intense. It’s not a concept album; each song stands on its own.”
“However, this is not the future direction of Nospūn, nor is it our second album. That is still in the works—and it’s on its way.”
Tracklisting:
Life, The Universe, And Eve
The Effervescent Power
Out With A Band
Mecca
Jormungand
“The Effervescent Power” lyric video:
Nospūn are:
Phillip Rich – vocals
James Nelson – guitars
Cole Millward – bass
Paul Wood – drums
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The band explain the origins of the EP tracks: “The Ozai EP was the first music we created and recorded as the four-member group you now know as Nospūn. It was a time of exploration—pushing our limits in writing, technicality, and style. We chose to break away from a more traditional, old-school prog sound in favor of something more modern.”
“This year marks the tenth anniversary of Ozai, and to celebrate, we are re-releasing it—fully re-recorded, remixed, and remastered. Rather than simply remaster the original, we wanted to completely recreate it with everything we’ve learned over the past decade. Our goal was to ensure Ozai sounds sonically consistent with Opus, so you can transition between the two seamlessly without feeling like you’re jumping from a modern production to a garage recording.”
“This EP leans toward a heavier, more aggressive sound—more straightforward and intense. It’s not a concept album; each song stands on its own.”
“However, this is not the future direction of Nospūn, nor is it our second album. That is still in the works—and it’s on its way.”
Tracklisting:
Life, The Universe, And Eve
The Effervescent Power
Out With A Band
Mecca
Jormungand
“The Effervescent Power” lyric video:
Nospūn are:
Phillip Rich – vocals
James Nelson – guitars
Cole Millward – bass
Paul Wood – drums
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