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Good TechDeath Bands You Haven't Heard

Similar to my last list. These are a bunch of artists in the technical death metal genre that you probably haven't listened to. This can be used to help spread some underground tech death names around. Recommendations are always welcome. List order has no significance.
1First Fragment
The Afterthought Ecstasy

I've talked a big game about these guys already and have mentioned them in my reviews. They're probably the most well-known group on this list, but they definitely deserve more attention. Techdeath from Canada, containing endless riffs for endless enjoyment. Check them out and you won't be disappointed.
2Ordinance
The Ides Of March

Another group I've mentioned previously. They mainly play melodic death metal, but that take techdeath influence from bands such as The Faceless. Definitely for fans of the genre, has some of the best vocal work I've heard recently.
3Anomalous
Ohmnivalent

This band is known more so for its drummer, who is definitely skilled at his craft. The rest of Anomalous hold up well, crafting one of the more unique techdeath releases of recent times. Like First Fragment, this band did gain some traction here on the site, but more genre fans should be aware of it.
4Anthill
Volume I (Leaving The Anthill)

Probably the most obscure album on this list. A pretty short album, but it's full of great guitar work. It's produced pretty well for a solo underground project.
5Dissonance In Design
Sentient

The album follows a concept story of humans building a portal to another dimension and the dimension invading the world. It's handled with more progressive elements and contains a lot of build-ups. Great instrumentation throughout: not too self-indulgent, with most of the music parts not diverting from the music.
6Fractalline
Polymath Theory

Like Dissonance in Design, Fractalline pay more attention to the progressive side of technical death metal. Some killer tracks are around in here and not one really sticks out as a weak spot. Pretty polished throughout.
7Seven Daily Sins
Say Yes to Discomfort

Straight-forward riffin' techdeath. You couldn't ask much more from this release.
8Shores of Elysium
Entity In The Void

Similar in style to First Fragment, opting for fast songs and fast, melodic guitars. Album shreds for days. So many days that you could probably fill out your whole month schedule with these riffs.
9Synaptik
The Mechanisms of Consequence

A blend of progressive metal and technical death metal. Mainly leans on the progressive side, but it's a pretty accessible release do its technicality and melody. The biggest difference this album has from others on the list is its usage of clean vocals only. The singer's talented, but if clean vocals isn't your thing, you might not like this one as much.
10The Ritual Aura
Laniakea

Another short listen. Laniakea has a ton of melody compacted into a few songs, accomplishing a lot in a short time. Easily accessible due to its length.
11The Greatness Design
Pillars of Creation

Can't believe I forgot about this. This album is pretty fucking awesome and you should give it a try. I don't have much else to say. Most similar to SoE and FF.
12Ascariasis
Ocean Of Colour

More deathcore-styled, but definitely with techdeath influence. One of the strongest deathcore releases of all time, unfortunately only clocking in at less than 30 minutes. However, this EP is incredibly strong and memorable.
13Arkaik
Metamorphignition

Rec by brainmelter23
14Deviant Process
Paroxysm

Rec by bloc
15The End of All Reason
Artifacts

Rec by Kusangii
16Soreption
Deterioration of Minds

Rec by Ovrot
17Fractal Point
The Bizarre Machinery Of Universe

Rec by Ovdeath
18Apocrophex
Suspended from the Cosmic Altaar

Rec by OvDeath
19Contrarian
Polemic

Rec by OvDeath
20Stargazer
A Merging to the Boundless

Rec by OvDeath
21Disembarkation
Rancorous Observation

Rec by OvDeath
22Coprocephalic
The Oath of Relinquishment

Rec by Ovdeath
23Ara
Devourer Of Worlds

Rec by OvDeath
24First Fragment
Dasein

This is all you'll ever need, to be honest.
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