Eden Architect , a progressive metal band, released their debut album, Form and Function, on June 18, 2024. The complete work is now available on all streaming platforms.
The group managed to develop a unique formula, with a strong focus on redefining the boundaries of rock and heavy music, which ultimately sparked creativity with progressive elements and a more experimental attitude.
The band hails from Atlanta, Georgia, and was born from a collaboration between friends with diverse backgrounds and musical influences. Eden Architect combines the unmistakable characteristics of modern progressive music with a distinct brand of accessibility, offering a unique musical experience. The group consists of Vladdy Iskhakov on vocals, Cameron Allen on guitars, Reid Gyselinck on drums, and Anthony East on bass.
Check out the single and music video for the track “Mirror” here, available on the band's official YouTube channel;
The concept of 'Form and Function'
The album features 10 original tracks, which are interconnected by a conceptual story. The progression of the narrative through the songs becomes more captivating and immersive as they move towards the end. The arrangements composed by the musicians are quite intricate, but at the same time, there is also room for ambience and great depth.
The project is a strong calling card for the band, attracting fans of groups like Tool , Periphery , and Porcupine Tree . The album combines complexity and sonic rawness with more accessible elements, making it a good entry point for new listeners of progressive music and heavy rock.
Full song list:
- A Fleeting Dream
- Not Yet Sold
- Discourse
- Discord
- Reverie Wake Us
- I'm Still Here
- Circuitous reasoning
- Mirror
- Cortex
- Lost Inside
In a recent post on his Instagram , Eden Architect announced a show he will be performing with the bands Empire Springs, Sight of Theia, and Gabriel Levi on January 11, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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