Tasmanian technical death metal band THE ABSOLUTION SEQUENCE is finally ready to drop their first full-length album, “Dread Cycle”, on August 14. This follows a run of EPs and singles, and it’s coming out via Bleeding Art Collective with Blood Blast Distribution handling it.
They’re giving fans a taste of what’s coming with the official music video for the album’s first single, “Ghost Mantra.”
The band talks about the song’s lyrics:
“‘Ghost Mantra’ is all about being surrounded and taunted by the apparitions of our ancestors, and the sacrifice of the lowly in order to maintain the status quo. What comes with these haunting feelings is the overwhelming presence of guilt, as we watch the poor die horribly and step over their bodies to see out our goals. ‘Ghost Mantra’ is a solemn bow to those who have suffered. A showing of respect and gratitude.”
This album is shaping up to be their most intense work yet. “Dread Cycle” was produced by Chris Themelco and mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios. The band wrote the music, and Shawn Wells handled the lyrics.
“Dread Cycle” Tracklist:
- Despotic Ruin (Diet of Worms)
- Idols of Confraternity
- Ghost Mantra
- The Sordid Miasma
- The Nightlight Sigil
- Promethean Pilferage
- A Mire Caked in Nativity
- Grinding the Sphere
- The Diary of the Emaciated
THE ABSOLUTION SEQUENCE Line-up:
- Stephen Cusato – Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals
- Steven Mason – Rhythm Guitar
- Alastair Boon – Bass/Backing Vocals
- Luke Tucker – Lead Guitar
- Nick Machin – Drums
- Luke Sanderson – Drums
- Shawn Wells – Lead Vocals
Coming from Tasmania, THE ABSOLUTION SEQUENCE has built a sound that reflects their island home’s “dark isle” feel. They blend fast, technical playing with a strong atmospheric vibe. They’ve played support slots for bands like Nile, Archspire, Thy Art is Murder, and Psycroptic. They even competed in the GOOD THINGS 2022 Band Competition Victorian heats.
“Dread Cycle” drops on August 14. Get ready for some serious technical death metal.
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