What makes The Habit of Fire by Kekal notable?

This album is significant for its ambitious blend of extreme metal with elements of electronic and progressive music, which helped to establish Kekal as pioneers within the Indonesian metal scene. The record received positive reviews from various underground music publications and has influenced subsequent bands looking to merge diverse musical styles. Released in 2007, 'The Habit of Fire' is Kekal's fifth studio album, following their acclaimed 'Embrace of Disruption.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation in the avant-garde metal scene, having evolved from their early death metal roots to embrace a more experimental sound.