Synodik - A Matter Of Perception

Austin Condict | March 5, 2015

dropped and is now circulating through prog- and tech- death metal forums, effectively serving as a foreshadowing sampler to give metalnauts a proper taste of what Synodik is cooking up in their European sound lab.

 

With a style reminiscent of Fallujah, A Matter Of Perception also foreshadows the usage of synth elements comparable to Born Of Osiris. After the atmospheric introductory track, “Projections From The Edge,” the sound storm begins to swell with the fast-paced “When The Parallels Fall.” Not even one minute into the song, Synodik hits listeners with a full-force space breakdown of the likes of Rings of Saturn. Instantly, I’m craving more…and the pervasive “clean” guitar riffs that punctuate the rest of this song really scratch my itch. Guitarist Leandro Scotto’s arsenal of sweeps and ear-melting mini solos really blew me away the first time listening to this track and only got sweeter with time.

 

The final, seven minute-long song, “The Perceived Wisdom,” begins with a haunting blend of Italian-accented singing and guttural death growls that immediately piques the interest of any Faceless fan! A well-produced and trippy auditory journey dominates the first four minutes to set the stage for a very original and satisfying breakdown at 4:20, ending with a waterfall of beautifully isolated guitar riffs that give this song a truly transcendental feel.

 

As the last track wraps up and the album comes to an end, it becomes apparent that Synodik’s sound isn’t easily forgettable. Even though A Matter Of Perception sounds a bit like a mash-up of a few existing (but totally awesome) bands, this preview for what is to come from Imminence Records’ newest acquisition sounds entirely original and I really love it. The gaudy guitar work and dreamy synth inputs are pulled off masterfully and really stand out to listeners, effectively hooking the headphone-wearers until the album is over. Give it a listen, dammit!