We’ve got some more exciting tech death lined up for you on the label and knowing us, you know it can’t just be more of the same. Unaligned, for a change, play fine blackened tech/prog death with an epic flair and atmospheric bits. Despite sharing the same main “tech death” subgenre tag, their album is quite unlike the belters Fleshbore and Eschaton released this year which is just as well. They’ve released two singles so far and made official videos for both of them. Check them out AT THIS LINK.
After astounding tech death releases from Fleshbore and Eschaton on the label this year, there’s the eagerly anticipated debut full length from Unaligned to look forward to. Once again boasting of a celebrated lineup featuring members of Withered Throne, Demon King, Fleshbore and others, Unaligned offer a blackened and comparatively more atmospheric take on the technical death metal style. Meticulously written and impeccably executed, their music has an epic flair which goes hand-in-hand with their undulating pattern showcasing the brilliant contrast between the faster, scathing parts and the smoother, melodic breaks. The alternating vocal delivery here too is fitting without being overpowering in any way. The songs are able to traverse multiple realms and subjects while remaining focused and impactful. There’s a compelling, pulsating rhythm throughout, keeping things brisk and intense while also retaining a sense of groove. Sharp, taut and yet catchy, Unaligned have come up with an exemplary blackened tech death album in “A Form Beyond”, and it only gets better with more listens.
Genre – Blackened technical/progressive death metal
For fans of – Demon King, Withered Throne, Inferi, Enfold Darkness, Warforged, Vale of Pnath
Line up –
Taylor Tidwell (Withered Throne) – Guitars
Shane Dreher (Nightspake) – Guitars
Cole Daniels (Demon King, Fleshbore) – Bass
Andrew Guia (Withered Throne) – Vocals
Jack Blackburn (Killitorous, ex-Inferi) – Drums
Mike Low – Mixing/Mastering
Erik Johnson – Editing/Mixing
Video by Arnua Gates
Artwork by Adam Burke
Track listing –
1. Entities of Ash
2. Unbecoming of I
3. Ruins of Lunacy
4. A Form Beyond
5. Essence Erased
6. Spirit Dysmorphia
7. Death Entwines Us All
8. Dreaming in Decay
Release date – September 12th, 2025
