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Periphery III: Select Difficulty is the fourth studio album by the American progressive metal band Periphery, released in July 2016 through Sumerian Records. Marking a shift toward a heavier, more streamlined approach compared to their sprawling double album *Juggernaut*, it features the band's established three-guitar lineup alongside vocalist Spencer Sotelo. The record includes notable tracks such as 'The Price Is Wrong' and 'Marigold,' and won the 2017 AIM Independent Music Award for Best Album. It appeals to fans of modern progressive metal and the djent subgenre.
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When was Periphery III: Select Difficulty released?
Periphery III: Select Difficulty was released in July 2016 through Sumerian Records. It is the American band's fourth studio album.
Why is the album called Select Difficulty?
The title plays on the language of choosing a difficulty level in a game, while also reflecting Periphery's deliberately demanding instrumental writing. The album balances technical guitar work with more direct songs than the sprawling Juggernaut project.
Which Periphery songs are on Select Difficulty?
Marigold, The Price Is Wrong, Flatline, Absolomb, and Lune are among the album's key tracks. Together they show its range from dense progressive-metal riffing to atmospheric, melodic songwriting.
How does Select Difficulty differ from Periphery's Juggernaut albums?
Select Difficulty is a standalone album with a more streamlined sequence and less emphasis on a large connected narrative. It still features the technical playing associated with Misha Mansoor, Jake Bowen, Mark Holcomb, and drummer Matt Halpern.
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