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Sage of Shekhinah

by Contrarian

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Rob DeWolfe
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Rob DeWolfe A return to form for prog death masters Contrarian. "To Perceive is to Suffer" and "Their Worm Never Dies" were both such perfect refreshing records in the scene; I believe they've gone back to that amazing sound and pushed it even further to perfection! Thank you so much, the pleasure is all mine. Favorite track: A Madman From Island Patmos.
Alex
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Alex Brutal and melodic.
Obstacle of Affliction
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Obstacle of Affliction Seriously, some bad ass noodles here. The bass player is frying my brain.
Of course, the rest of the band is in equally tiptop excellent form.
Amazing release that is mixed and mastered so damn good!
Makes for a sublime headphone listen. Favorite track: Apollonius of Tyana.
Der33
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Der33 They brought the goods again. Take a bow. If you miss classic Death and Atheist, this is your band and this is your album, carrying on the tradition and launching it into heretofore unknown realms.
Heb13:8
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Heb13:8 Most professional and humble guys I have ever met. A bunch of regular guys making amazingly technical music. I still have their business card.
B L C
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B L C Contrarian haven't missed yet with a single album, this one will be no different. Phenomenal playing all around.
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    Vinyl combo of Contrarian albums "To Perceive Is To Suffer (REMIX 2024)" as well as their 2023 release "Sage Of Shekhinah".

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about

True to their namesake, CONTRARIAN continue to defy the odds and steer the head of progressive/technical death metal towards a more organic approach. On Sage of Shekhinah, the band counteracts genre norms with nuanced composition and subtle production.

credits

released March 17, 2023

Guest Bouzouki appearance by Michael Paouris on "Sage of Shekhinah"

Guest Bass appearance by Jack Eaton on "Apollonius of Tyana"

Guitars recorded by Doug White at Watchmen Studios, Lockport, NY

Special thanks to Bill Bodily for engineering bass recordings.

Drums recorded at Solitude Studios PA

All songs written by Jim Tasikas
All arrangements by Contrarian

Produced by Jim Tasikas
Mixed by Neil Kernon for Auslander
Mastered by Alan Douches

Jim Tasikas and Brian Mason exclusively play ESP guitars.
Alex Cohen exclusively plays Paiste Cymbals.

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Contrarian Rochester, New York

Progressive Death Metal

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