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Bottom heavy open chords that resonate strong enough to shake the core of the earth. Skyrocketing bursts of oscillating guitar leads layeran ominousand dark undercurrent of rhythm. While hardcore punk may be the sound that rules the day in The Contortionist hometown of Indianapolis, itis theband’s signature brand of forward thinking heavy metal that has made them stick out as hometown favorites. The band worked hard to amassa followingbeyond Indiana though consistent regional shows, coastal touring, and two self-released EPs. They clearly began to define their sound andgrow asmusicians on th ...read more
Bottom heavy open chords that resonate strong enough to shake the core of the earth. Skyrocketing bursts of oscillating guitar leads layeran ominousand dark undercurrent of rhythm. While hardcore punk may be the sound that rules the day in The Contortionist hometown of Indianapolis, itis theband’s signature brand of forward thinking heavy metal that has made them stick out as hometown favorites. The band worked hard to amassa followingbeyond Indiana though consistent regional shows, coastal touring, and two self-released EPs. They clearly began to define their sound andgrow asmusicians on their EP titled "Apparition".
The songwriting and progression on "Apparition" smacks of a group of musicians who are locked deeply into a remarkable place ofexpression and creativitythat is usually reserved for bands with multiple albums under their belt. While it is not uncommon lately for bands in the world of metal toexperiment withmelody and progression, many times these breaks from the brutal end up sounding forced, too contrived, or way too over the top in shred.What couldhave been an opportunity for the listener to settle into some depth, winds up missing the mark. When The Contortionist venture into therealm ofambiance it actually raises the level of the song above the crushing breakdowns and demands the listener stay put for the ride. Moreimpressive than theirability to write and record such material, is how big it all plays live. The room seems to expand and fill with spacious tones just in time to beleveled withferocity. The band is razor sharp while nailing every bit of nuance their ambitious songwriting offers. It is this ability to dole out their soundsin epicproportions through a live performance that piqued the interest of record label Good Fight Music. The band had already distinguishedthemselves to GoodFight with a penchant for creating a distinct style of heavy music that has plenty of room for the listener to breathe and settle into. So inearly 2010,shortly after the staff had caught them live, a deal had become imminent.
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