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Buy here: The album title is the continuation of a theme that began with 2007’s “The Hinderers“ and continued with 2009’s “The Concealers.“ “Those titles are about the outside world,” Levi says. “They're not about us. While they touch on the self-destruction and self-deception, we all occasionally fall victim to, this album is a scathing critique and exploration of certain societal elements. The deceivers and obstructers in life. Those who impede your progress through subterfuge and manipulation.” “Ascension” explores mindless conformity and how easily one can fall victim to coercion. From the first hit of the drum opening, the song is a powerhouse that delivers a journey through larger-than-life orchestrations fused with flattening metal devastation. “This song is a beast. Riffs for days, brutality and groove, there are soaring solos all over the place,” says Levi, “plus, it’s peppered with parallel universe Danny Elfman moments.” Adds Zuretti. “Rarely is it true to be taken on a ride with music; let ‘Ascension’ prove its validity by guiding you through warping passages, orchestral fidelity, uncommonly creative musicianship, and uncontested power. ‘Ascension’ is the year’s mindfuck, carrying the listener from different realms of musical identity, showcasing talent to points that’ll make you think it’s otherworldly. Of all of the tracks you’ll hear in 2024, this will be one you’ll be revisiting the most whilst scratching your head in disbelief.” “The Deceivers“ was produced by Levi, with Andrew Wade handling vocal production, John Douglass engineering, Jens Bogren mixing, and Tony Lindgren mastering. Guest guitar solos are contributed across numerous tracks by Dan Sugarman (Ice Nine Kills), Jeff Loomis (Nevermore, Arch Enemy), Mark Holcomb (Periphery), Dean Lamb (Archspire), Per Nilsson, (Scar Symmetry, Meshuggah), and Spiro Dussias (Platonist), with renowned video game composer Mick Gordon (Doom Eternal) contributing sound design and synth to “Purified By Vengeance.” Eyal Levi: Guitar Sean Z: Vocals Krimh: Drums Rafael Trujillo: Lead Guitar David Marvuglio: Bass Jesse Zuretti: Synth, Orchestration, Guitar Dean Lamb: Guest Guitar Solo / @DeanLamb / @Archspiremetal Director, Cinematography, Post-Production Effects, Additional Editing: David Brodsky for My Good Eye: Music Visuals Producer, 1st AD, Cinematography, Editor: Allison Woest for My Good Eye: Music Visuals Lighting Designer: Christian Toon Carranza Gaffer: Erik Weed Additional Cinematography: Vince Edwards Production Assistants: Kelly Kuhn Niklas Weikert Ryan “Bart” Williams Audio Producer: Eyal Levi Vocal Producer: Andrew Wade Audio Engineer/On-Site Audio Playback: John Douglass Audio Mixer: Jens Bogren Audio Mastering: Tony Lindgren
