Leviathan Ascendant

A cinematic prelude establishes the scene for a prog-metal concept album, gradually building atmosphere with a rising bass drone and restrained, ominous chords played on e-bowed guitar, mellotron pads, Contrabass trombone and muted trumpet with reverb create an ominous sonic environment, A spoken word passage delivered in a dramatic, portentous tone defines the thematic space in which the track exists, before the instruments converge to a powerful sustained crescendo

High-energy 1980's power metal with 70s prog influences, Driving double-bass drums, twin guitar harmonies, soaring vocals, Tempo around 140 BPM

Technically sophisticated prog/power metal with complex arrangement, organic time signature changes and a progressively evolving style, Opens with sweeping orchestral arrangements featuring strings and French horns in an odd time signature, with complex polyrhythms and intricate bass work, Twin lead guitars deliver technically and melodically sophisticated work featuring extended, flowing solos that alternate between graceful emotion and fiery fury, Rich, layered production creates a cinematic scope, Vocals are restrained but commanding, evoking nobility and martial discipline

A dark, immersive soundscape focussing on atmosphere over traditional song structure, Industrial rhythms pulse like biological processes while ambient textures create an otherworldly atmosphere, Spoken narration floats over subtle but complex backing tracks featuring whale song, waves, radio static, and ethereal an choir, Lead guitar delivers a sparse, minimal and restrained melody, using e-bow and heavy reverb, The track sounds like a subterranean cathedral, Predominantly quiet and contemplative with briefly intense industrial passages mirror the transformation process being described

A seismic doom assault that captures the feeling of tectonic plates shifting beneath battling titans, Heavily downtuned guitars create crushing, monolithic riffs whilst massive drum sounds echo with cavern reverb, The production and mix are overwhelming, with layers of guitars creating a solid wall of sound, Vocals alternate between commanding battle cries and soaring, anthemic choruses, Orchestral elements add epic scope and majesty, creating moments where beauty and destruction coexist, The atmosphere is one of apocalyptic grandeur

Metal ballad that starts delicate, soft and melancholy and progressively builds through mourner's lament to graceful martial dignity, Fingerpicked 12-string acoustic guitar creates intricate, melancholic patterns while fretless bass provides smooth, flowing countermelodies, Soft string arrangements add orchestral depth, whilst occasional contributions from a brilliant lead guitar add moments of emotional catharsis, Subtle percussion featuring frame drums and rain stick add a world music influence, Soprano male vocal is joined by ethereal female vocals in the chorus to create a sense of ancient ritual and universal grief, The production is intimate and organic, with natural reverb and careful dynamic control, ‑heavy riff

Symphonic prog-metal with a slow, patient buld from mystical grandeur to epic riffs, A cathedral pipe organ establishes a sense of ancient majesty, string sections create layers of tension and release, A choir adds mystical support, Psychedelic guitar work weaves through complex time signatures, creating moments of beauty before each anthemic chorus, The production creates a sense of epic scale and cosmic significance, contrasting the delicate beauty of its subtle opening passages with the powerful impact of its heavy climax

Dark ambient with psychedelic and choral elements, Rhythmic sub-bass pulses provide the foundation and delicate harpsichord melodies dance above, contrasting ancient and modern sounds, Atmospheric guitar ambience with epic reverb creates a sense of depth, whilst industrial percussive elements bubble up in the mix at intervals to create a hypnotic and slightly disturbing effect with subtle dynamic builds, Female vocals with cathedral reverb are supported by choral harmonies, like voices from beyond

Prog-power-doom metal featuring primal sludgy riffs with downtuned guitars and monster bass intercut with progressive and technical passages in odd time signatures and operatic phrases featuring call-and-response guitar solos duelling with orchestral swells, Vocals are operatic and ornamented, soaring into higher registers before dropping down to deep, death-growl caverns, Percussion is lively, detailed, technical and precise

An extended cinematic climax that evolves through multiple phases, combining the technical sophistication of progressive rock, the energy and detail of power metal and the grand scope of orchestral symphonies, Virtuoso guitar work weaves through complex time signatures, creating moments of beauty before each anthemic chorus, The production creates a sense of epic scale and cosmic significance, with moments of delicate beauty contrasting with epic grandeur and raw power