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War of Being

Tesseract · 2023

60 min · 9 tracks · progressive metal

A labyrinth of intricate rhythms and ethereal vocals, echoing themes of existence and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual build to emotional climax
  • intricate rhythms for deep focus
  • labyrinthine soundscapes for exploration
  • reflective moments of resilience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, instant gratification
  • prefer standalone, catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 15, 2023, 'War of Being' is Tesseract's fourth studio album, following their acclaimed 2018 release 'Sonder'. At this point in their career, the band has solidified their status in progressive metal, experimenting further with soundscapes while retaining their signature polyrhythmic complexity.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Natural Disaster 6:06
  • 2 Echoes 5:46
  • 3 The Grey 6:07
  • 4 Legion 6:00
  • 5 Tender 4:37
  • 6 War of Being 11:02
  • 7 Sirens 4:57
  • 8 Burden 6:34
  • 9 Sacrifice 9:35

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