SCAR SYMMETRY - The Singularity (Phase I – Neohumanity)

[KingsGene]

SCAR SYMMETRY REVEAL MORE DETAILS FOR THE SINGULARITY (PHASE 1 – NEOHUMANITY); VIDEO TRAILER STREAMING

Swedish melodic death metallers, Scar Symmetry, will release their new album and successor to 2011’s The Unseen Empire, entitled The Singularity (Phase I – Neohumanity), on October 3rd (Europe), October 6th (UK / France) and October 14th (North America) via Nuclear Blast. The artwork, below, was created by Mircea Gabriel Eftemie.

The Singularity (Phase I – Neohumanity) tracklisting:

"The Shape Of Things To Come"
"Neohuman"
"Limits To Infinity"
"Cryonic Harvest"
"The Spiral Timeshift"
"Children Of The Integrated Circuit"
"Neuromancers"
"Technocalyptic Cybergeddon"

Commented guitarist Per Nilsson: "The lyrical concept that Henrik came up with for The Singularity trilogy is huge in scope, complex and awe-inspiring, and naturally the music I wrote needed to follow suit - and it is with great pride that we can now present Phase I - Neohumanity, the first part in the most progressive and elaborate project in the history of Scar Symmetry. What an awesome way of celebrating our 10th anniversary!"

The Singularity (Phase I – Neohumanity) is the first part of a trilogy and Mircea Gabriel Eftemie will be doing the entire artwork for the forthcoming album trilogy.

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[orcslayr23]

Can't wait! Hopefully they'll do a US tour to support this (and their visas will be approved in time). With only 8 songs, this appears to be another "quality over quantity" release like their previous album.

 

[Mardoch]

Love these guys and their oddball wtfery. I hope they toss out some singles in the near future so that I can wear them out.

 

[jem777az]

Love everything these guys do. I'll be curious to hear what the album sounds like without Jonas Kjellgren being in the band anymore. He was always such a good songwriter and a nice change of pace to Per on guitar.

 

[TychoCelchu]

I like their CDs, but they were terrible live. Would not see again unless they toured with other bands I like.

 

[Mardoch]

I like their CDs, but they were terrible live. Would not see again unless they toured with other bands I like.

I had the opposite impression. I saw them on the Dark Matter Dimensions outing and even though they were down one axeman they were awesome. Energetic, fun, and extremely tight.

 

[jem777az]

New song released today. If this is any indication of the rest of the album, then this could seriously contend for album of the year IMO!

 

[Mardoch]

I like it, but it's really...bright. Comes off a touch odd, imo. Supposedly it's the poppiest track on the album, which brings comfort.

 

[jem777az]

I like it, but it's really...bright. Comes off a touch odd, imo. Supposedly it's the poppiest track on the album, which brings comfort.

You mean sound quality wise bright? I listened on my good headphones and didn't think that was the case. I thought it sounded excellent myself.

 

[Mardoch]

I mean the tones, like, happy and stuff. Kind of 70s-ish?

 

[AeonicSlumber]

That's Per's style. He's writing all the music this time now that Jonas is out, who wrote the heavier stuff.

 

[jem777az]

I mean the tones, like, happy and stuff. Kind of 70s-ish?

Hmmm ok. Not hearing that myself but I appreciate the clarification

If what you said is true then the rest of the album should be really heavy though which is fine by me.

 

[orcslayr23]

Yeah, it does sound a bit more upbeat than I was expecting. It's pretty good though, and if this is the worst song on the album then i'll be a happy guy.

 

[nomisofsiman]

I think it's pretty great. I see what you mean in terms of lighter, but it's a cool contrast to the heavier moments. Almost reminds me of a mix of 70s prog and death metal.

 

[1000 Faces]

That's Per's style. He's writing all the music this time now that Jonas is out, who wrote the heavier stuff.

Per is a prog guy. He's been with Kaipa for almost a decade.

 

[Purveyor Of Evil]

Oh man, I love this!

 

[AeonicSlumber]

Per is a prog guy. He's been with Kaipa for almost a decade.

He's also in a Frank Zappa cover band.

 

[Cronopio]

That song ain't half bad. I have no problems with the upbeat Kansas/Toto verses.

 

[Mardoch]

New update!



I'm still laughing at the "to add more cymbals" joke.

 

[KingsGene]

SCAR SYMMETRY PREMIER "CRYONIC HARVEST" LYRIC VIDEO

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