CONTRARIAN — the otherworldly technical death metal subdivision fusing members of Nile, Sulaco, Mithras, Goemagot, Delirium Endeavor and others — has divulged mind-numbing track “Need For Apathy” online. Offers Contrarian guitarist Jim Tasikas:
“This is the second track on ‘Polemic.’ This track is unique in that the majority of the song consists of meandering melody-style riffs that are harmonized in fifths — which is uncommon within a genre that tends to prefer guitar harmonies in thirds — along with a reoccurring ‘open’ string motif to add atmosphere.
“The song features two blistering yet contrasting side-by-side solos by both Brian Mason and Leon Macey. The guitar melodies aren’t the only meandering in this song; pay close attention to how bassist Ed Paulsen cleverly navigates alternate patterns and textures throughout. Also worth noting is how this might be the first time within this genre you will hear such aggressive guttural vocals over such intricate and refined melodies.
“Along with the music, the lyrics should give a pretty good idea of why and how this release is most definitely a contrarian’s polemic of the avant-garde death metal kind.”
New album “Polemic” will see release on CD and digitally via Willowtip Records on November 20, 2015.
Source: metalunderground
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