Eight years later, and Proponent For Sentience is the latest release of theirs to confirm my premonitions. ![]() They just had this tightness to their sound, musical chemistry if you will, that reminded of a few other metal bands like Arsis and The Absence whose songs got stuck in your head until you had to put in the album back into your car stereo for one more spin. From the first time I listened to those songs, I could tell that the band was going to take off and eventually sign with a big label. Personally, I’ve been a fan of Allegaeon when the band messaged me on Myspace (remember when?) in 2008 while promoting their 4-song sefl-titled EP. Familiar underlying elements such as classical guitar licks and groovy drum patterns have joined forces with orchestral pieces and impressive song structures to form an incredibly enjoyable listening experience for both new and old fans alike. While the first half of the album reinforces these familiar aspects and ensures longtime fans can put their apprehensions about new vocalist Riley McShane ( Inaminate Existence) to bed, the second half begins to tap into an even more progressive direction of the Fort Collins, Colorado quintet moving forward. ![]() If their latest effort via Metal Blade Records is a “do-or-die” type of album in a band’s career, Proponent for Sentience further cements their place in the modern metal realm as they expand upon their signature technical precision, catchy gang-vocal-style choruses and overall damn good musicianship. Release Date: Friday, September 23rd, 2016Īs if their name doesn’t create enough pronunciation issues between metal heads trying to spread the good word of their music, Allegaeon‘s fourth studio album Proponent For Sentience is another wrench in the circuitry. Album: Proponent For Sentience (“sen-chence”)
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