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The Faceless’ Planetary Duality is a 2008 progressive death metal album notable for its ambitious, science fiction-inspired concept exploring themes of duality and alien encounters. The band's intricate compositions and demanding technical skill make it appealing to fans of complex instrumental music and those interested in the genre's most advanced expressions of technical death metal. It’s particularly appreciated by listeners who value musicianship and conceptual depth within the death metal landscape.
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The Faceless - Planetary Duality ranks #62 of 471 in the Death Metal Album ranking, behind The Black Dahlia Murder - Ritual, ahead of Suffocation - Pierced from Within.
Modern technical death metal landmark, high fan acclaim, concise songwriting, and major genre influence.
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Is Planetary Duality a concept album?
Yes, its lyrics build a science-fiction narrative involving extraterrestrial influence, hidden control, and humanity's place in the cosmos. The concept is presented most explicitly in the two-part title sequence near the end.
Which songs best represent the sound of Planetary Duality?
"XenoChrist" and "An Autopsy" combine rapid technical riffing, blast beats, and abrupt rhythmic changes. "Planetary Duality II: A Prophecies Fruition" adds keyboards and vocoder-like voices to the album's death-metal foundation.
Who performed on The Faceless' Planetary Duality?
The 2008 lineup included Michael Keene on guitar, keyboards, and clean vocals, Derek Rydquist on lead vocals, and Lyle Cooper on drums. Keene also produced the album.
Where does Planetary Duality sit in The Faceless' discography?
It is the band's second studio album, following Akeldama and preceding Autotheism. Sumerian Records released it in 2008, and its compact running time is a little over half an hour.
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