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Ecdysis is the second studio album by American death metal band Horrendous, released in 2014 through Dark Descent Records. The Philadelphia-based band, formed in 2009, shifted toward a more progressive sound on this album while maintaining their death metal foundation. The title refers to the biological process of shedding or molting an outer layer, which reflects the band's musical evolution between their debut album and subsequent releases. The album received critical recognition within the extreme metal community for its blend of old-school death metal aesthetics with more complex compositions.
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What record label released Horrendous's album "Ecdysis"?
The album was released by Dark Descent Records in 2014, marking a major step up for the band's distribution. Dark Descent is highly respected in the underground extreme metal scene for championing old-school death metal aesthetics.
What does the title "Ecdysis" mean in relation to the album's sound?
"Ecdysis" refers to the biological process of shedding an outer skin, which perfectly symbolizes the band's musical evolution. The Philadelphia band shifted heavily away from the pure, raw Swedish-style death metal of their first album into a more progressive, melodic sound.
Who are the primary members of Horrendous that played on "Ecdysis"?
The band consists of Matt Knox handling bass and vocals, with twin guitar duties shared by Matthew Knox and Damian Herring. The trio is heavily praised for their complex songwriting and ability to split vocal duties seamlessly.
Where was "Ecdysis" recorded and produced?
The album was self-produced by the band members and recorded in their own private studio setups. This hands-on approach gave them the exact organic, vintage guitar tone that defines the progressive death metal shift heard on tracks like "The Stranger."
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