ABIOTIC Debut New Single “Molecular Rematerialization”
April 8, 2015, 9 years ago
Abiotic are set to release their new album Casuistry April 21st on Metal Blade Records. So far two blistering tracks from the band's sophomore release have been made available for streaming. Today as the band kicks off their North American tour, and they have also released their new single for “Molecular Rematerialization”.
In the late summer of 2014, Abiotic ventured to Basement Recordings with acclaimed producer Jamie King. The collaboration would prove fruitful. Guitarist John Matos elaborates: "Working with Jamie was unlike any other studio experience we've had before. Tracking with someone who's produced bands like Between The Buried And Me, Wretched, and The Contortionist put our minds at ease and allowed us to put total trust in Jamie to achieve the sound we were looking for. It made the experience so comfortable and relaxed that we were really able to explore and create without boundaries. I think that's something that can be felt with this record."
The addition of Brent Phillips and Travis Bartosek were particularly influential on the recording process. Phillip's drumming allowed for the band to spend more time exploring tones and sounds than ever before. He brought a renewed sense of groove and feel to the process, along with being the fastest drummer the band has played with to date. Vocally, fans will notice the largest change here. Bartosek took over lyric writing duties and topics range from suicide, Middle East conflict, religion, and a bit of misanthropy. John Matos adds, "Travis did write all of his own lyrics and I think that with his catchy wording and phrasing, fans will be able to follow along to the tunes and it'll translate really well live."
An Abiotic record would not be complete without space-y leads and the bands brand of breakdowns. Leads were a major focus for the album. Seven of the nine tracks contain guitar solos from both John Matos and Matt Mendez. And, of course, Alex Vasquez's bass flourishes can be heard throughout. There's even a drum solo on "Molecular Rematerialization". And, as an added challenge for the band to learn to play live, guitarist Paul Waggoner from Between The Buried And Me offered a solo of his own on "Absence Of Purity". It's all of these elements, flourishes, and individual musical muscle-flexing that gives Abiotic their trademark sound.
Casuistry tracklisting:
“Believe The Unseen”“Reanimated Destruction”
“Cast Into The Depths”
“Violent Scriptures”
“Nightmares Of Your Conception”
“The Absence Of Purity”
“Falling Into Obscurity”
“Molecular Rematerialization”
“Drain. Deface. Abolish.”
“Cast Into The Depths”:
Preorder packages are available at MetalBlade.com.
Tour dates:
April
10 - Austin, TX - Empire Control Room - Texas Independent Fest
11 - San Angelo, TX - Yays
April (with Boris The Blade, Alterbeast, Reaping, Asmodeia)
13 - Kansas City, MO - Riot Room w/Vital Remains & Vale of Pnath
15 - Memphis, TN - High Tone Records
16 - Charlotte, NC - Tremont Music Hall
17 - Kenilworth, NJ - 10th Street Live
18 - Brooklyn, NY - Coco 66
20 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
21 - Ottawa, ON - Mavericks
22 - Detroit, MI - The Ritz
23 - Danville, IL - Vintage Villains
24 - Crest Hill, IL - Bada Brew
25 - Lacrosse, WI - Warehouse
26 - Milwaukee, WI - Metal Grill
27 - Des Moines, IA - Vaudeville Mews
April (with Boris The Blade, Alterbeast)
29 - Salt Lake City, UT - Metro Bar
30 - Pocatello, ID - Green T
May (with Boris The Blade, Alterbeast, Lord Of War)
3 - Salem, OR - Duffy's Hangar
5 - San Jose, CA - The Rockbar
6 - Upland, CA - The Grizzly Den
7 - Camarillo, CA - Rock City Studios
8 - San Diego, CA - Soma
May
