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https://www.europesays.com/ie/502118/ Review: Devoid of Thought – Devoid of Thought #2026 #7 #april #AvantgardeMusic #DeathMetal #Éire #EnglishLyrics #Entertainment #IE #Ireland #Italy #MixedVocals #MostlyHarshVocals #Music #ProgressiveDeathMetal #ThrashMetal
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Review: Defect Designer – Depressants
Published by Clay on 2026/05/232026/05/23 Artwork by Ian Miller Style: Progressive death metal, avant-garde death metal (Mixed vocals,…
#NewsBeep #News #Music #2026 #4 #Avant-gardeDeathMetal #Englishlyrics #Entertainment #may #mostlyharshvocals #progressivedeathmetal #Russia #TranscendingObscurityRecords #UK #UnitedKingdom
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REGENERATION (Xina) presenta nou single: "Extraction" #Regeneration #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Maig2026 #Xina #NouSingle #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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REGENERATION (Xina) presenta nou single: "Extraction" #Regeneration #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Maig2026 #Xina #NouSingle #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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DEFECT DESIGNER (Rússia) presenta nou àlbum: "Depressants" #DefectDesigner #Experimental #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Maig2026 #Rússia #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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DEFECT DESIGNER (Rússia) presenta nou àlbum: "Depressants" #DefectDesigner #Experimental #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Maig2026 #Rússia #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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THE BISCUIT MERCHANT (Estats Units) presenta nou àlbum: "Golden Age" #TheBiscuitMerchant #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Maig2026 #EstatsUnits #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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THE BISCUIT MERCHANT (Estats Units) presenta nou àlbum: "Golden Age" #TheBiscuitMerchant #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Maig2026 #EstatsUnits #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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DISSENTIENT (Canadà) presenta nou single: "The Aphelion Sequence" #Dissentient #BlackMetal #DeathMetal #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Maig2026 #Canadà #NouSingle #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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DISSENTIENT (Canadà) presenta nou single: "The Aphelion Sequence" #Dissentient #BlackMetal #DeathMetal #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Maig2026 #Canadà #NouSingle #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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Cognizance – In Light, No Shape Review
A “faster is better” philosophy has long defined technical death metal, with bands regularly operating at breakneck speeds.…
#NewsBeep #News #Music #2026 #3.5 #Archspire #BritishMetal #CA #Canada #Cognizance #DeathMetal #Entertainment #InLight #May26 #NoShape #Obscura #progressivedeathmetal #review #reviews #Revocation #TechnicalDeathMetal #TheFaceless #TheZenithpassage #WillowtipRecords
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Cognizance – In Light, No Shape Review By OwlswaldA “faster is better” philosophy has long defined technical death metal, with bands regularly operating at breakneck speeds. While that approach requires undeniable virtuosity, I’ve always gravitated toward the genre’s more restrained, focused, and groove-oriented side. Cognizance initially walked the well-trodden path of bands like The Faceless and The Zenith Passage on their debut, Malignant Dominion, displaying speed and technicality in equal measure, but doing little to distinguish themselves from a crowded field. However, to their credit, the international quintet-turned-quartet has spent the past three albums gradually cementing their identity, culminating with 2024’s Phantazein. Though it got Stuck in the Filter, the record was packed with punishing grooves, strong songwriting, and phenomenal performances, containing all the qualities that keep me returning to the genre regularly. Two short years later, Cognizance returns with In Light, No Shape.
Much of Cognizance’s growth over the years stems from its stable lineup, though the recent departure of longtime vocalist Henry “Big Mac” Pryce disrupted that continuity. Guitarist Alex Baillie has since assumed vocal duties, marking a shift in the group’s sound. Baillie fills the role admirably, trading Pryce’s deathcore-leaning growls for a style closer to David Davidson (Revocation). In fact, In Light, No Shape—particularly tracks like “Vertical Illusion,” “Witness Marks,” “Chasm,” and “The Zone”—leans heavily into Revocation’s progressive stylings to its benefit. Drummers and longtime fans should already know the name David Diepold (ex-Obscura), but for anyone who doesn’t, consider this your required introduction. The dude absolutely cooks on this record. Whether through artful fills or splashy accents, he commands the material like a conductor leading an orchestra, sitting front and center in the record’s solid mix. Not to be outdone, guitarists Apostolis Karydis and Baillie, along with bassist Chris Binns, lock with Diepold effortlessly, never once sounding strained as they ebb between calibrated riffing, evocative solos, and ornate passages across the record’s 37 minutes.
Rather than following the Archspire school of extravagance, In Light, No Shape shows Karydis and Baillie easing off the accelerator, leaning more into atmosphere than velocity, with Diepold shouldering most of the speed. The duo utilizes more spacey arpeggiated passages (“A Reconfiguration,” “Witness Marks,” “A Game of Proliferation”) than on Phantazein, giving In Light, No Shape a feeling of dynamism and expansiveness. Accordingly, the songwriting strikes a keen balance between technical, immersive, and hooky, while leaving room for each element to breathe. Opener “Transient Fixations” wastes no time launching into hyperdrive, blasting and chugging through its sub‑three‑minute runtime, essentially functioning as an intro track that reaffirms that this is still the Cognizance fans will know. And while it feels a bit short, it flows seamlessly into “Inflection Chants'” groovy opening, making it work. Later, the surges of melodic tremolos and blasts that fuel “Chasm” give way to a haunting, aura-rich soundscape, where cymbal accents melt into jaunty tom fills before everything cascades back into overdrive. Similar structures drive tracks like “The Zone” and Song o’ the Year candidate “A Game of Proliferation,” while others (“Induced Contortions,” “Subterranean Incantation”) stick closer to standard tech death.
To state the obvious, tech death production usually sucks. Thankfully, In Light, No Shape isn’t totally brickwalled to hell, clocking in at a DR of 6. While that number looks average on paper,1 the mix retains a surprisingly natural edge while still delivering the punch and low-end presence needed to let the intricacies of the performances shine. Yes, it’s still compressed, but it never totally collapses on itself either. The guitars carry plenty of bite, avoiding the trap of sounding overly synthetic or overproduced, though the solos sit too far back in the mix for my liking. Likewise, the use of robotic spoken word interludes on tracks like “Inflection Chants” and “Transient Fixations” is conceptually fine, but they get lost behind the loud drums and end up feeling pointless. It’s a trade-off I can ultimately live with, though.
After multiple spins, In Light, No Shape stands toe-to-toe with Phantazein. Overcoming a key member’s departure isn’t easy, and while the album’s stylistic changes may feel reactive or too familiar, most come across as deliberate, pointing to a group resettling their identity. Cognizance continues to emerge as one of tech death’s most compelling acts and In Light, No Shape highlights what the genre can achieve when done right.
Rating: Very Good
#2026 #35 #Archspire #BritishMetal #Cognizance #DeathMetal #InLight #May26 #NoShape #Obscura #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Review #Reviews #Revocation #TechnicalDeathMetal #TheFaceless #TheZenithPassage #WillowtipRecords
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Willowtip Records
Websites: cognizance.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/cognizanceband
Releases Worldwide: May 1st, 2026 -
Cognizance – In Light, No Shape Review By OwlswaldA “faster is better” philosophy has long defined technical death metal, with bands regularly operating at breakneck speeds. While that approach requires undeniable virtuosity, I’ve always gravitated toward the genre’s more restrained, focused, and groove-oriented side. Cognizance initially walked the well-trodden path of bands like The Faceless and The Zenith Passage on their debut, Malignant Dominion, displaying speed and technicality in equal measure, but doing little to distinguish themselves from a crowded field. However, to their credit, the international quintet-turned-quartet has spent the past three albums gradually cementing their identity, culminating with 2024’s Phantazein. Though it got Stuck in the Filter, the record was packed with punishing grooves, strong songwriting, and phenomenal performances, containing all the qualities that keep me returning to the genre regularly. Two short years later, Cognizance returns with In Light, No Shape.
Much of Cognizance’s growth over the years stems from its stable lineup, though the recent departure of longtime vocalist Henry “Big Mac” Pryce disrupted that continuity. Guitarist Alex Baillie has since assumed vocal duties, marking a shift in the group’s sound. Baillie fills the role admirably, trading Pryce’s deathcore-leaning growls for a style closer to David Davidson (Revocation). In fact, In Light, No Shape—particularly tracks like “Vertical Illusion,” “Witness Marks,” “Chasm,” and “The Zone”—leans heavily into Revocation’s progressive stylings to its benefit. Drummers and longtime fans should already know the name David Diepold (ex-Obscura), but for anyone who doesn’t, consider this your required introduction. The dude absolutely cooks on this record. Whether through artful fills or splashy accents, he commands the material like a conductor leading an orchestra, sitting front and center in the record’s solid mix. Not to be outdone, guitarists Apostolis Karydis and Baillie, along with bassist Chris Binns, lock with Diepold effortlessly, never once sounding strained as they ebb between calibrated riffing, evocative solos, and ornate passages across the record’s 37 minutes.
Rather than following the Archspire school of extravagance, In Light, No Shape shows Karydis and Baillie easing off the accelerator, leaning more into atmosphere than velocity, with Diepold shouldering most of the speed. The duo utilizes more spacey arpeggiated passages (“A Reconfiguration,” “Witness Marks,” “A Game of Proliferation”) than on Phantazein, giving In Light, No Shape a feeling of dynamism and expansiveness. Accordingly, the songwriting strikes a keen balance between technical, immersive, and hooky, while leaving room for each element to breathe. Opener “Transient Fixations” wastes no time launching into hyperdrive, blasting and chugging through its sub‑three‑minute runtime, essentially functioning as an intro track that reaffirms that this is still the Cognizance fans will know. And while it feels a bit short, it flows seamlessly into “Inflection Chants'” groovy opening, making it work. Later, the surges of melodic tremolos and blasts that fuel “Chasm” give way to a haunting, aura-rich soundscape, where cymbal accents melt into jaunty tom fills before everything cascades back into overdrive. Similar structures drive tracks like “The Zone” and Song o’ the Year candidate “A Game of Proliferation,” while others (“Induced Contortions,” “Subterranean Incantation”) stick closer to standard tech death.
To state the obvious, tech death production usually sucks. Thankfully, In Light, No Shape isn’t totally brickwalled to hell, clocking in at a DR of 6. While that number looks average on paper,1 the mix retains a surprisingly natural edge while still delivering the punch and low-end presence needed to let the intricacies of the performances shine. Yes, it’s still compressed, but it never totally collapses on itself either. The guitars carry plenty of bite, avoiding the trap of sounding overly synthetic or overproduced, though the solos sit too far back in the mix for my liking. Likewise, the use of robotic spoken word interludes on tracks like “Inflection Chants” and “Transient Fixations” is conceptually fine, but they get lost behind the loud drums and end up feeling pointless. It’s a trade-off I can ultimately live with, though.
After multiple spins, In Light, No Shape stands toe-to-toe with Phantazein. Overcoming a key member’s departure isn’t easy, and while the album’s stylistic changes may feel reactive or too familiar, most come across as deliberate, pointing to a group resettling their identity. Cognizance continues to emerge as one of tech death’s most compelling acts and In Light, No Shape highlights what the genre can achieve when done right.
Rating: Very Good
#2026 #35 #Archspire #BritishMetal #Cognizance #DeathMetal #InLight #May26 #NoShape #Obscura #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Review #Reviews #Revocation #TechnicalDeathMetal #TheFaceless #TheZenithPassage #WillowtipRecords
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Willowtip Records
Websites: cognizance.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/cognizanceband
Releases Worldwide: May 1st, 2026 -
Cognizance – In Light, No Shape Review By OwlswaldA “faster is better” philosophy has long defined technical death metal, with bands regularly operating at breakneck speeds. While that approach requires undeniable virtuosity, I’ve always gravitated toward the genre’s more restrained, focused, and groove-oriented side. Cognizance initially walked the well-trodden path of bands like The Faceless and The Zenith Passage on their debut, Malignant Dominion, displaying speed and technicality in equal measure, but doing little to distinguish themselves from a crowded field. However, to their credit, the international quintet-turned-quartet has spent the past three albums gradually cementing their identity, culminating with 2024’s Phantazein. Though it got Stuck in the Filter, the record was packed with punishing grooves, strong songwriting, and phenomenal performances, containing all the qualities that keep me returning to the genre regularly. Two short years later, Cognizance returns with In Light, No Shape.
Much of Cognizance’s growth over the years stems from its stable lineup, though the recent departure of longtime vocalist Henry “Big Mac” Pryce disrupted that continuity. Guitarist Alex Baillie has since assumed vocal duties, marking a shift in the group’s sound. Baillie fills the role admirably, trading Pryce’s deathcore-leaning growls for a style closer to David Davidson (Revocation). In fact, In Light, No Shape—particularly tracks like “Vertical Illusion,” “Witness Marks,” “Chasm,” and “The Zone”—leans heavily into Revocation’s progressive stylings to its benefit. Drummers and longtime fans should already know the name David Diepold (ex-Obscura), but for anyone who doesn’t, consider this your required introduction. The dude absolutely cooks on this record. Whether through artful fills or splashy accents, he commands the material like a conductor leading an orchestra, sitting front and center in the record’s solid mix. Not to be outdone, guitarists Apostolis Karydis and Baillie, along with bassist Chris Binns, lock with Diepold effortlessly, never once sounding strained as they ebb between calibrated riffing, evocative solos, and ornate passages across the record’s 37 minutes.
Rather than following the Archspire school of extravagance, In Light, No Shape shows Karydis and Baillie easing off the accelerator, leaning more into atmosphere than velocity, with Diepold shouldering most of the speed. The duo utilizes more spacey arpeggiated passages (“A Reconfiguration,” “Witness Marks,” “A Game of Proliferation”) than on Phantazein, giving In Light, No Shape a feeling of dynamism and expansiveness. Accordingly, the songwriting strikes a keen balance between technical, immersive, and hooky, while leaving room for each element to breathe. Opener “Transient Fixations” wastes no time launching into hyperdrive, blasting and chugging through its sub‑three‑minute runtime, essentially functioning as an intro track that reaffirms that this is still the Cognizance fans will know. And while it feels a bit short, it flows seamlessly into “Inflection Chants'” groovy opening, making it work. Later, the surges of melodic tremolos and blasts that fuel “Chasm” give way to a haunting, aura-rich soundscape, where cymbal accents melt into jaunty tom fills before everything cascades back into overdrive. Similar structures drive tracks like “The Zone” and Song o’ the Year candidate “A Game of Proliferation,” while others (“Induced Contortions,” “Subterranean Incantation”) stick closer to standard tech death.
To state the obvious, tech death production usually sucks. Thankfully, In Light, No Shape isn’t totally brickwalled to hell, clocking in at a DR of 6. While that number looks average on paper,1 the mix retains a surprisingly natural edge while still delivering the punch and low-end presence needed to let the intricacies of the performances shine. Yes, it’s still compressed, but it never totally collapses on itself either. The guitars carry plenty of bite, avoiding the trap of sounding overly synthetic or overproduced, though the solos sit too far back in the mix for my liking. Likewise, the use of robotic spoken word interludes on tracks like “Inflection Chants” and “Transient Fixations” is conceptually fine, but they get lost behind the loud drums and end up feeling pointless. It’s a trade-off I can ultimately live with, though.
After multiple spins, In Light, No Shape stands toe-to-toe with Phantazein. Overcoming a key member’s departure isn’t easy, and while the album’s stylistic changes may feel reactive or too familiar, most come across as deliberate, pointing to a group resettling their identity. Cognizance continues to emerge as one of tech death’s most compelling acts and In Light, No Shape highlights what the genre can achieve when done right.
Rating: Very Good
#2026 #35 #Archspire #BritishMetal #Cognizance #DeathMetal #InLight #May26 #NoShape #Obscura #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Review #Reviews #Revocation #TechnicalDeathMetal #TheFaceless #TheZenithPassage #WillowtipRecords
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Willowtip Records
Websites: cognizance.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/cognizanceband
Releases Worldwide: May 1st, 2026 -
Cognizance – In Light, No Shape Review By OwlswaldA “faster is better” philosophy has long defined technical death metal, with bands regularly operating at breakneck speeds. While that approach requires undeniable virtuosity, I’ve always gravitated toward the genre’s more restrained, focused, and groove-oriented side. Cognizance initially walked the well-trodden path of bands like The Faceless and The Zenith Passage on their debut, Malignant Dominion, displaying speed and technicality in equal measure, but doing little to distinguish themselves from a crowded field. However, to their credit, the international quintet-turned-quartet has spent the past three albums gradually cementing their identity, culminating with 2024’s Phantazein. Though it got Stuck in the Filter, the record was packed with punishing grooves, strong songwriting, and phenomenal performances, containing all the qualities that keep me returning to the genre regularly. Two short years later, Cognizance returns with In Light, No Shape.
Much of Cognizance’s growth over the years stems from its stable lineup, though the recent departure of longtime vocalist Henry “Big Mac” Pryce disrupted that continuity. Guitarist Alex Baillie has since assumed vocal duties, marking a shift in the group’s sound. Baillie fills the role admirably, trading Pryce’s deathcore-leaning growls for a style closer to David Davidson (Revocation). In fact, In Light, No Shape—particularly tracks like “Vertical Illusion,” “Witness Marks,” “Chasm,” and “The Zone”—leans heavily into Revocation’s progressive stylings to its benefit. Drummers and longtime fans should already know the name David Diepold (ex-Obscura), but for anyone who doesn’t, consider this your required introduction. The dude absolutely cooks on this record. Whether through artful fills or splashy accents, he commands the material like a conductor leading an orchestra, sitting front and center in the record’s solid mix. Not to be outdone, guitarists Apostolis Karydis and Baillie, along with bassist Chris Binns, lock with Diepold effortlessly, never once sounding strained as they ebb between calibrated riffing, evocative solos, and ornate passages across the record’s 37 minutes.
Rather than following the Archspire school of extravagance, In Light, No Shape shows Karydis and Baillie easing off the accelerator, leaning more into atmosphere than velocity, with Diepold shouldering most of the speed. The duo utilizes more spacey arpeggiated passages (“A Reconfiguration,” “Witness Marks,” “A Game of Proliferation”) than on Phantazein, giving In Light, No Shape a feeling of dynamism and expansiveness. Accordingly, the songwriting strikes a keen balance between technical, immersive, and hooky, while leaving room for each element to breathe. Opener “Transient Fixations” wastes no time launching into hyperdrive, blasting and chugging through its sub‑three‑minute runtime, essentially functioning as an intro track that reaffirms that this is still the Cognizance fans will know. And while it feels a bit short, it flows seamlessly into “Inflection Chants'” groovy opening, making it work. Later, the surges of melodic tremolos and blasts that fuel “Chasm” give way to a haunting, aura-rich soundscape, where cymbal accents melt into jaunty tom fills before everything cascades back into overdrive. Similar structures drive tracks like “The Zone” and Song o’ the Year candidate “A Game of Proliferation,” while others (“Induced Contortions,” “Subterranean Incantation”) stick closer to standard tech death.
To state the obvious, tech death production usually sucks. Thankfully, In Light, No Shape isn’t totally brickwalled to hell, clocking in at a DR of 6. While that number looks average on paper,1 the mix retains a surprisingly natural edge while still delivering the punch and low-end presence needed to let the intricacies of the performances shine. Yes, it’s still compressed, but it never totally collapses on itself either. The guitars carry plenty of bite, avoiding the trap of sounding overly synthetic or overproduced, though the solos sit too far back in the mix for my liking. Likewise, the use of robotic spoken word interludes on tracks like “Inflection Chants” and “Transient Fixations” is conceptually fine, but they get lost behind the loud drums and end up feeling pointless. It’s a trade-off I can ultimately live with, though.
After multiple spins, In Light, No Shape stands toe-to-toe with Phantazein. Overcoming a key member’s departure isn’t easy, and while the album’s stylistic changes may feel reactive or too familiar, most come across as deliberate, pointing to a group resettling their identity. Cognizance continues to emerge as one of tech death’s most compelling acts and In Light, No Shape highlights what the genre can achieve when done right.
Rating: Very Good
#2026 #35 #Archspire #BritishMetal #Cognizance #DeathMetal #InLight #May26 #NoShape #Obscura #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Review #Reviews #Revocation #TechnicalDeathMetal #TheFaceless #TheZenithPassage #WillowtipRecords
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Willowtip Records
Websites: cognizance.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/cognizanceband
Releases Worldwide: May 1st, 2026 -
Cognizance – In Light, No Shape Review By OwlswaldA “faster is better” philosophy has long defined technical death metal, with bands regularly operating at breakneck speeds. While that approach requires undeniable virtuosity, I’ve always gravitated toward the genre’s more restrained, focused, and groove-oriented side. Cognizance initially walked the well-trodden path of bands like The Faceless and The Zenith Passage on their debut, Malignant Dominion, displaying speed and technicality in equal measure, but doing little to distinguish themselves from a crowded field. However, to their credit, the international quintet-turned-quartet has spent the past three albums gradually cementing their identity, culminating with 2024’s Phantazein. Though it got Stuck in the Filter, the record was packed with punishing grooves, strong songwriting, and phenomenal performances, containing all the qualities that keep me returning to the genre regularly. Two short years later, Cognizance returns with In Light, No Shape.
Much of Cognizance’s growth over the years stems from its stable lineup, though the recent departure of longtime vocalist Henry “Big Mac” Pryce disrupted that continuity. Guitarist Alex Baillie has since assumed vocal duties, marking a shift in the group’s sound. Baillie fills the role admirably, trading Pryce’s deathcore-leaning growls for a style closer to David Davidson (Revocation). In fact, In Light, No Shape—particularly tracks like “Vertical Illusion,” “Witness Marks,” “Chasm,” and “The Zone”—leans heavily into Revocation’s progressive stylings to its benefit. Drummers and longtime fans should already know the name David Diepold (ex-Obscura), but for anyone who doesn’t, consider this your required introduction. The dude absolutely cooks on this record. Whether through artful fills or splashy accents, he commands the material like a conductor leading an orchestra, sitting front and center in the record’s solid mix. Not to be outdone, guitarists Apostolis Karydis and Baillie, along with bassist Chris Binns, lock with Diepold effortlessly, never once sounding strained as they ebb between calibrated riffing, evocative solos, and ornate passages across the record’s 37 minutes.
Rather than following the Archspire school of extravagance, In Light, No Shape shows Karydis and Baillie easing off the accelerator, leaning more into atmosphere than velocity, with Diepold shouldering most of the speed. The duo utilizes more spacey arpeggiated passages (“A Reconfiguration,” “Witness Marks,” “A Game of Proliferation”) than on Phantazein, giving In Light, No Shape a feeling of dynamism and expansiveness. Accordingly, the songwriting strikes a keen balance between technical, immersive, and hooky, while leaving room for each element to breathe. Opener “Transient Fixations” wastes no time launching into hyperdrive, blasting and chugging through its sub‑three‑minute runtime, essentially functioning as an intro track that reaffirms that this is still the Cognizance fans will know. And while it feels a bit short, it flows seamlessly into “Inflection Chants'” groovy opening, making it work. Later, the surges of melodic tremolos and blasts that fuel “Chasm” give way to a haunting, aura-rich soundscape, where cymbal accents melt into jaunty tom fills before everything cascades back into overdrive. Similar structures drive tracks like “The Zone” and Song o’ the Year candidate “A Game of Proliferation,” while others (“Induced Contortions,” “Subterranean Incantation”) stick closer to standard tech death.
To state the obvious, tech death production usually sucks. Thankfully, In Light, No Shape isn’t totally brickwalled to hell, clocking in at a DR of 6. While that number looks average on paper,1 the mix retains a surprisingly natural edge while still delivering the punch and low-end presence needed to let the intricacies of the performances shine. Yes, it’s still compressed, but it never totally collapses on itself either. The guitars carry plenty of bite, avoiding the trap of sounding overly synthetic or overproduced, though the solos sit too far back in the mix for my liking. Likewise, the use of robotic spoken word interludes on tracks like “Inflection Chants” and “Transient Fixations” is conceptually fine, but they get lost behind the loud drums and end up feeling pointless. It’s a trade-off I can ultimately live with, though.
After multiple spins, In Light, No Shape stands toe-to-toe with Phantazein. Overcoming a key member’s departure isn’t easy, and while the album’s stylistic changes may feel reactive or too familiar, most come across as deliberate, pointing to a group resettling their identity. Cognizance continues to emerge as one of tech death’s most compelling acts and In Light, No Shape highlights what the genre can achieve when done right.
Rating: Very Good
#2026 #35 #Archspire #BritishMetal #Cognizance #DeathMetal #InLight #May26 #NoShape #Obscura #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Review #Reviews #Revocation #TechnicalDeathMetal #TheFaceless #TheZenithPassage #WillowtipRecords
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Willowtip Records
Websites: cognizance.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/cognizanceband
Releases Worldwide: May 1st, 2026 -
#NowPlaying the Album "Where Owls know My name" by the band #RiversOfNihil from the #USA
#MelodicDeathMetal #TechnicalDeathMetal #ProgressiveDeathMetal #AlbumsOf2018
Personal Rating: 5 / 10
🟡🟡🟡🟡🟡⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪Recommended Tracks: "The Silent Life", "Terrestria III - Withering", "Where Owls know My Name", "Capricorn / Agoratopia", "Death is real'
https://riversofnihil.bandcamp.com/album/where-owls-know-my-name
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#NowPlaying the Album "Where Owls know My name" by the band #RiversOfNihil from the #USA
#MelodicDeathMetal #TechnicalDeathMetal #ProgressiveDeathMetal #AlbumsOf2018
Personal Rating: 5 / 10
🟡🟡🟡🟡🟡⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪Recommended Tracks: "The Silent Life", "Terrestria III - Withering", "Where Owls know My Name", "Capricorn / Agoratopia", "Death is real'
https://riversofnihil.bandcamp.com/album/where-owls-know-my-name
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#NowPlaying the Album "Where Owls know My name" by the band #RiversOfNihil from the #USA
#MelodicDeathMetal #TechnicalDeathMetal #ProgressiveDeathMetal #AlbumsOf2018
Personal Rating: 5 / 10
🟡🟡🟡🟡🟡⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪Recommended Tracks: "The Silent Life", "Terrestria III - Withering", "Where Owls know My Name", "Capricorn / Agoratopia", "Death is real'
https://riversofnihil.bandcamp.com/album/where-owls-know-my-name
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#NowPlaying the Album "Where Owls know My name" by the band #RiversOfNihil from the #USA
#MelodicDeathMetal #TechnicalDeathMetal #ProgressiveDeathMetal #AlbumsOf2018
Personal Rating: 5 / 10
🟡🟡🟡🟡🟡⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪Recommended Tracks: "The Silent Life", "Terrestria III - Withering", "Where Owls know My Name", "Capricorn / Agoratopia", "Death is real'
https://riversofnihil.bandcamp.com/album/where-owls-know-my-name
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MALCONSTRUCT (Estats Units) presenta nou àlbum: "Entanglement" #Malconstruct #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Maig2026 #EstatsUnits #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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MALCONSTRUCT (Estats Units) presenta nou àlbum: "Entanglement" #Malconstruct #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Maig2026 #EstatsUnits #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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THE FUNERAL PROCESSION (Estats Units) presenta nou EP: "Carrion" #TheFuneralProcession #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Abril2026 #EstatsUnits #NouEp #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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THE FUNERAL PROCESSION (Estats Units) presenta nou EP: "Carrion" #TheFuneralProcession #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Abril2026 #EstatsUnits #NouEp #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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PESTILENCE (Països Baixos) presenta nou EP: "Twisted Truth / Land of Tears" #Pestilence #DeathMetal #ThrashMetal #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Abril2026 #PaïsosBaixos #NouEp #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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PESTILENCE (Països Baixos) presenta nou EP: "Twisted Truth / Land of Tears" #Pestilence #DeathMetal #ThrashMetal #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Abril2026 #PaïsosBaixos #NouEp #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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ATROPAL (Estats Units) presenta nou àlbum: "Burn the Skies" #Atropal #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Abril2026 #EstatsUnits #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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ATROPAL (Estats Units) presenta nou àlbum: "Burn the Skies" #Atropal #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Abril2026 #EstatsUnits #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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ORDH (Estats Units) presenta nou àlbum: "Blind in Abyssal Realms" #Ordh #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Abril2026 #EstatsUnits #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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ORDH (Estats Units) presenta nou àlbum: "Blind in Abyssal Realms" #Ordh #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Abril2026 #EstatsUnits #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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Godless Truth – Burning Existence
#DeathMetal #Metal #TechDeathMetal #oldschooldeathmetal #progressivedeathmetal #techdeath #technicaldeathmetal #Olomouc
CC BY-NC-ND (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives) #ccmusic
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Godless Truth – Burning Existence
#DeathMetal #Metal #TechDeathMetal #oldschooldeathmetal #progressivedeathmetal #techdeath #technicaldeathmetal #Olomouc
CC BY-NC-ND (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives) #ccmusic
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Godless Truth – Burning Existence
#DeathMetal #Metal #TechDeathMetal #oldschooldeathmetal #progressivedeathmetal #techdeath #technicaldeathmetal #Olomouc
CC BY-NC-ND (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives) #ccmusic
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Godless Truth – Burning Existence
#DeathMetal #Metal #TechDeathMetal #oldschooldeathmetal #progressivedeathmetal #techdeath #technicaldeathmetal #Olomouc
CC BY-NC-ND (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives) #ccmusic
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Godless Truth – Burning Existence
#DeathMetal #Metal #TechDeathMetal #oldschooldeathmetal #progressivedeathmetal #techdeath #technicaldeathmetal #Olomouc
CC BY-NC-ND (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives) #ccmusic
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/894737/ Review: Bekor Qilish – Consecrated Abysses of Dread #2026 #75 #AvantGardeBlackMetal #EnglishLyrics #Entertainment #IVoidhangerRecords #Italy #March #MixedVocals #music #ProgressiveBlackMetal #ProgressiveDeathMetal #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Review: Bekor Qilish – Consecrated Abysses of Dread
Published by Clay on 2026/04/142026/04/14 Artwork by STRX Art Style: Progressive black metal, progressive death metal, avant-garde black…
#NewsBeep #News #Music #2026 #7.5 #avant-gardeblackmetal #Englishlyrics #Entertainment #IVoidhangerRecords #Italy #march #mixedvocals #progressiveblackmetal #progressivedeathmetal #UK #UnitedKingdom
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/433447/ Review: Growth – Under the Under #2026 #7 #Australia #Éire #EnglishLyrics #Entertainment #ExperimentalMetal #IE #Ireland #march #MixedVocals #Music #ProgressiveDeathMetal #TechnicalDeathMetal #WildThingRecords
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VALDIVIUM (Sèrbia) presenta nou àlbum: "Alone in the Storm" #Valdivium #Technical #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Abril2026 #Sèrbia #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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VALDIVIUM (Sèrbia) presenta nou àlbum: "Alone in the Storm" #Valdivium #Technical #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Abril2026 #Sèrbia #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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Review: Marlugubre – Per Amor Nymphae
Published by Andy on 2026/04/042026/04/04 Artwork by: Karl Spitzweg Style: Progressive death metal, progressive black metal (Mixed vocals)Recommended…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Music #2026 #6 #Englishlyrics #Entertainment #february #italy #mixedvocals #ProgressiveBlackMetal #ProgressiveDeathMetal
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Review: Marlugubre – Per Amor Nymphae
Published by Andy on 2026/04/042026/04/04 Artwork by: Karl Spitzweg Style: Progressive death metal, progressive black metal (Mixed vocals)Recommended…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Music #2026 #6 #Englishlyrics #Entertainment #february #italy #mixedvocals #ProgressiveBlackMetal #ProgressiveDeathMetal
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KRIG (Brasil) presenta nou àlbum: "Bite My Byte" #Krig #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Abril2026 #Brasil #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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KRIG (Brasil) presenta nou àlbum: "Bite My Byte" #Krig #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Abril2026 #Brasil #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/421137/ Review: Marlugubre – Per Amor Nymphae #2026 #6 #Éire #EnglishLyrics #Entertainment #February #IE #Ireland #Italy #MixedVocals #Music #ProgressiveBlackMetal #ProgressiveDeathMetal