Enough synthy silliness. Metal Monday? Metal Monday.
I've said it (or something similar) before, and I'll say it (or something similar) again: Montreal's Beyond Creation are monsters of technical, progressive metal. Even the departure of bassist Dominic Lapointe earlier in the year does little to diminish their awesomeness. We haven't gotten the chance to hear new bassist Hugo Doyon-Karout on Beyond Creation material yet, but if new stuff is anything like "Fundamental Process" from last year's phenomenal Earthborn Evolution (for which the band has recently released a video) Hugo would be doing something. Put this one on and prepare for your jaw to hit new lows for nearly eight minutes of technical, progressive death metal.
Showing posts with label Dominic Forest Lapointe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dominic Forest Lapointe. Show all posts
Friday, 10 July 2015
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Brought By Pain - Guided By Fear
It's been less than a week since we learned that phenomenal Canadian tech-death-prog band Beyond Creation have parted ways with their monster of a bassist Dominic Lapointe, but we're already getting some news that should cheer us up: Dominic's replacement has already been lined up.
Now, before you go saying that whoever steps in to handle Beyond Creation's low end has some stupidly big shoes to fill, I urge you to check out today's song. I've even picked a playthrough video version of it, just so you can marvel both aurally and visually at the fleet-fingered bass work of one Hugo Doyon-Karout, bassist for another Montreal tech-death band, Brought By Pain.
"Guided By Fear" comes from the band's 2011 album The Dreamer's Will, and it's a concise little slice of everything you might want in your technically proficient death metal: fast and furious riffing, sphincter-tight drumming, and nightmare-inducing vocals. Most importantly, at least as far as this discussion of bass duties in Beyond Creation is concerned, it fully demonstrates just how in command of his instrument Hugo is. Domonic set a pretty high bar for Beyond Creation bass work, but it sounds like things are going to be in very capable hands going forward.
Now, before you go saying that whoever steps in to handle Beyond Creation's low end has some stupidly big shoes to fill, I urge you to check out today's song. I've even picked a playthrough video version of it, just so you can marvel both aurally and visually at the fleet-fingered bass work of one Hugo Doyon-Karout, bassist for another Montreal tech-death band, Brought By Pain.
"Guided By Fear" comes from the band's 2011 album The Dreamer's Will, and it's a concise little slice of everything you might want in your technically proficient death metal: fast and furious riffing, sphincter-tight drumming, and nightmare-inducing vocals. Most importantly, at least as far as this discussion of bass duties in Beyond Creation is concerned, it fully demonstrates just how in command of his instrument Hugo is. Domonic set a pretty high bar for Beyond Creation bass work, but it sounds like things are going to be in very capable hands going forward.
Wednesday, 4 February 2015
Tuesday: Beyond Creation - Theatrical Delirium
Tech Tuesday might be a little late, but don't you worry, I've got a doozy for you courtesy of one of 2014's best progressive death metal records (hint hint...). Oh, and bass players, prepare to feel inadequate.
I've featured Montreal's Beyond Creation before, but last year's Earthborn Evolution is so solid that I can't help but give them another day in the sun. Now, a bunch of tracks on that record have a bunch of shit going for them, but "Theatrical Delirium" gets the nod today (or yesterday...) for basically one reason: Dominic Lapointe's basswork. You want a masterclass on how bass playing in modern progressive metal should be done? Pull up a chair, some headphones, and something to conceal your impending shredding-induced erection, because you're going to want all three.
I've featured Montreal's Beyond Creation before, but last year's Earthborn Evolution is so solid that I can't help but give them another day in the sun. Now, a bunch of tracks on that record have a bunch of shit going for them, but "Theatrical Delirium" gets the nod today (or yesterday...) for basically one reason: Dominic Lapointe's basswork. You want a masterclass on how bass playing in modern progressive metal should be done? Pull up a chair, some headphones, and something to conceal your impending shredding-induced erection, because you're going to want all three.
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Beyond Creation - Omnipresent Perception
Just because I used up a tech-death song yesterday doesn't mean I'm out of ammo for Tech-Death Tuesday. And if today's band keeps on keeping on, I'll have prog-flavoured tech-death ammo for a long time to come.
Better still? Beyond Creation are from right here in Canada. Yeah, OK, La Belle Province may not always relish its membership in confederation, but that's not going to stop me from claiming Dominic Lapointe's absolutely phenomenal fretless bass work in today's song for the Great White North. As the kids these days are saying, "dat bass tho!"
Discover why I'm suddenly such a proud Canadian by checking out "Omnipresent Perception" from the band's 2012 debut The Aura, and then sit back and bask in the fact that Beyond Creation's upcoming sophomore effort Earthborn Evolution is only weeks away. Ah yes, life as a Canadian fan of stupidly technical metal is good.
Better still? Beyond Creation are from right here in Canada. Yeah, OK, La Belle Province may not always relish its membership in confederation, but that's not going to stop me from claiming Dominic Lapointe's absolutely phenomenal fretless bass work in today's song for the Great White North. As the kids these days are saying, "dat bass tho!"
Discover why I'm suddenly such a proud Canadian by checking out "Omnipresent Perception" from the band's 2012 debut The Aura, and then sit back and bask in the fact that Beyond Creation's upcoming sophomore effort Earthborn Evolution is only weeks away. Ah yes, life as a Canadian fan of stupidly technical metal is good.
Monday, 28 July 2014
Beyond Creation - Elusive Reverence
It's the start of another week, which means you could probably use something a little heavy to get you back into the swing of the grind. How about some proggy death metal from Montreal that's in the vein of Death and Cynic? Yeah, I thought you might like that.
Beyond Creation are getting set to unleash their sophomore record Earthborn Evolution in October via Season of Mist, but you won't have to wait until then to sample the proggy wares on offer here, as the band has recently released the first track from the upcoming album.
"Elusive Reverence" a terrific general example of techy progressive death metal done right, but especially noteworthy is the fretless basswork of one Dominic Forest Lapointe, whose playing will no doubt cause you to become familiar with his name if you're not already. His musicianship, and that of the rest of the band, is top notch without being unnecessarily over the top. There's no waste or wankery here, and one listen to "Elusive Reverence" should be enough to convince you of that.
Beyond Creation are getting set to unleash their sophomore record Earthborn Evolution in October via Season of Mist, but you won't have to wait until then to sample the proggy wares on offer here, as the band has recently released the first track from the upcoming album.
"Elusive Reverence" a terrific general example of techy progressive death metal done right, but especially noteworthy is the fretless basswork of one Dominic Forest Lapointe, whose playing will no doubt cause you to become familiar with his name if you're not already. His musicianship, and that of the rest of the band, is top notch without being unnecessarily over the top. There's no waste or wankery here, and one listen to "Elusive Reverence" should be enough to convince you of that.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)