(In this post TheMadIsraeli brings us another recent discovery — a brand new two-song demo by an English band named Cognizance.)
It would appear there is a quality death metal overflow from 2013 left over; first Warforged (featured here yesterday), now these dudes. Cognizance play an extremely violent brand of tech death that calls to mind Cryptopsy, Aeon, a lot of Polish and Italian influences, and just overall kick assery.
This is really turbulent stuff and completely brings the brutality in spades. Looking forward to seeing what these guys pull out later this year. Enjoy the two-song demo they just released, which is a “pay what you want” download at Bandcamp.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The demo features guest appearances by Francesco Filigoi (Abiogenesis), JJ Polachek (7 Horns 7 Eyes), and Alex Bailey (Sylosis). The demo was mixed by Eyal Levi at Audiohammer Studios and mastered by Alan Douches. The striking cover art is by M.Starkey Design.
https://www.facebook.com/cognizanceband
http://cognizance.bandcamp.com/album/cognizance-2#
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Damn! They have new stuff out? I did review their first EP some time earlier last year. They were kind enough to send me the EP. Great dudes. And obviously i am excited for a full length.
Thanks man, i was really looking forward to their stuff.
this is great stuff. Also it has Shiv (from Ovdi and 7Horns 7Eyes) in the boat which is enough to get my attention 😀
The dude’s an awesome vocalist, not so much by range but by depth. Bought Throes of Absolution when it came out and don’t regret it one bit, unlike a few of my other purchases.
Did you listen to Ovids Withering and Monotheist? I think he’s as awesome in depth as in range – if he / the bands wants to. I’ve heard that they wanted those “monotone” Vocals on Throes.. – personally I’ve nothing against those, as you said this album is awesome! Though I’ve to admit that definitely like his deep growls the most.
http://monotheist.bandcamp.com/
http://ovidswithering.bandcamp.com/
The two songs are strong, please give us more about them in the future, sweet post!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVbYeQ2gun0
That’s just one of their tracks from their first four-track album…oh yeah, did I mention it had Alex Rudinger on drums?
Thank you Josh for the link and…yes….yo did no mentioned Alex Rudinger but it was a really good surprise, a very talented drummer!
I like the second track a lot. Pretty cool, with just enough melody =]
this sounds awesome, gotta love what you can find on Bandcamp
Here’s Alex playing through a track from Inquisition, their EP from early in 2013. This is one of my favorite songs of the whole year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVbYeQ2gun0
their older EP is up now and it is pretty impressive too!!