Leviathan "Beholden to Nothing, Braver Since Then"

Country: USA
Sub Genre: Progressive Metal
Label: Stonefellowship  Recordings
Release date: February 13, 2014
Tracklist: 
1. Ephemeral Cathexis (1:56)
2. A Shepherd's Work (4:18)
3. Intrinsic Contentment (4:53)
4. Overture of Exasperation (1:56)
5. Creatures of Habit (7:48)
6. Solitude Begets Ignorance (0:56)
7. A Testament for Non-believers (4:49)
8. If the Devil Doesn't Exist... (9:02)
9. Magical Pills Provided (6:45)
10. Thumbing Your Nose at Those Who Oppose (5:26)
11. Empty Vessel of Faith (7:17)
12. Words Borrowed Wings (2:41)
13. Bettering Darklighter (1:15)
14. Misanthrope Exhumed (7:08)
15. Beholden to Nothing (10:23)

Line-up: 
John Lutzow -Guitar, Keybooards, Percussion
Derek Blake - Bass
Jeff Ward - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Dave Rumbold - Drums
   With
Chris Lasegue
Jason Boudreau
Tom Capek
Rachel Segal

Description/Reviews: 

"Ephermal  Cathexis"  which  is  the  intro  for  the  album  opens  up  with  dark  sound  effects  and  spoken  word  parts  as  well  as  some  synths  to  start  off  the  album.  before  adding  in  heavy  and  melodic  guitar  riffs  along  with  some  drums  and  guitar  leads.
  "A  Shephards  Work"  which  is  also  the  first  real  song  on  the  album  begins  up  with  heavy,  melodic  and  progressive  sounding  guitar  riffs  as  well  as  some  drums  before  adding  in  bass  guitars  and  melodic  vocals  which  also  leads  up  to  some  guitar  leads  coming  in  and  out  of  the  music  and  the  song  closes  with  spoken  word  parts.

 Read the full review at undergroundmusickzine.blogspot.com

Media/Samples 
Empty Vessel of Faith
A Shepherds Work

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