Death Metal quintet COGNIZANCE, in collaboration with Toilet ov Hell, have premiered “A Brain Dead Memoir,” the third single from forthcoming concept album, Phantazein.
Check it out at the following link: https://toiletovhell.com/premiere-cognizance-a-brain-dead-memoir/
“This has all the signs of a band that has seriously leveled up their game; any tech death enjoyers will have fun with this.”
– Toilet ov Hell
“Cognizance are pretty damn good at this death metal thing and their new record Phantazein is just more proof.”
– Invisible Oranges
“An excellent album with another great production. This folks is how you start off 2024, with a bang and not a whimper.”
– Teeth of the Divine
“One of the best in the band’s career, where they will immerse us in swamps of brutality with technical roots and doses of melodies.”
– The Dark Melody
The single will be available on all digital platforms this Friday, January 12.
Phantazein will be released on January 26 via Willowtip Records. The album will be available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-orders available at:
https://bit.ly/phantazein-willowtip
cognizance.bandcamp.com/album/phantazein
Phantazein marks the band’s first release for Willowtip, following two albums for Prosthetic Records, 2019’s Malignant Dominion and 2021’s Upheaval.
Phantazein is a concept album that transcends the band’s previous boundaries and delves into the intricate interplay between art, obsession, and the profound influence of one’s environment. Following their acclaimed 2021 sophomore release Upheaval, the enigmatic creators behind Phantazein return with their highly-anticipated third full-length album, which serves to further solidify their mark as a musical force in the underground metal scene.
Phantazein weaves a captivating sonic tapestry, providing a delicate balance between haunting melodies, chest-pounding grooves, and relentless sonic assault. It will take listeners on an unforgettable journey in a world that is simultaneously as far and as close to our own.
“This record is undoubtedly our most creative and individual record yet. The evolution of COGNIZANCE has always been driven by our intrinsic vision and less of what our fans expect the band to deliver based on our previous work.”
– Founding guitarist Alex Baillie.
Track Listing:
1 Ceremonial Vigour
2 A Brain Dead Memoir
3 Chiselled in Stone
4 Introspection
5 Futureless Horizon
6 The Towering Monument [Video]
7 Alferov
8 Shock Heuristics
9 Broadcast of the Gods
10 In Verses Unspoken
11 Shadowgraph [Video]
Credits:
Mix and Master by Ronnie Björnström (AEON, BLOOD RED THRONE)
Artwork by Dan P Carter (BEHEMOTH, EMPIRE STATE BASTARD)
Produced by Alex Baillie and Apostolis Karydis
Line-up:
Henry Pryce – Vocals
Alex Baillie – Guitar/vocals
Apostolis Karydis – Guitar
Chris Binns – Bass
David Diepold – Drums