Bankai Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) They're good. They've been good since their first album. However, they've just released their third and it's really really good. The bass tone in particular I think is amazing. Sure, there may be more technical bassists out there, but I think it's really tight playing by their bassist on this record. I know it's quite heavy so may put off quite a lot because metal is an acquired taste, however hopefully that won't be a barrier Here's a playthrough video by the bassist from one of their recent singles: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAtgXJ5TgHo"][media]https://www.youtube....h?v=gAtgXJ5TgHo[/media][/url] Admittedly, not the fastest or most complex bass part, however it's played with such brilliant dynamic control and in time signatures that I certainly can't manage! Plus, there's no reliance on effects pedals. He's just going preamp -> recording interface and it sounds phenomenal! Thoughts? Are there any other Tesseract fans amongst you? It's not just the bass that is great, the vocalist is really good. It's quite rare to hear 'proper' signing in heavy metal, especially so well executed. The first of the two links below is a good example of his great voice. Here's another couple of singles of theirs, should you be tempted: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO_Cp-Qlg5E"]https://www.youtube....h?v=jO_Cp-Qlg5E[/url] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=get0cXOsSXg"]https://www.youtube....h?v=get0cXOsSXg[/url] Edited October 2, 2015 by Bankai Quote
lowhand_mike Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 love Tesseract, though its taken me a while to like the new vocalist, the first album i prefered vocal wise, but hes growing on me. The technicality of playing this stuff is amazing, trying to tap along can be really tricky and if you like Tesseract check out Periphery, though vocals are a bit heavier Quote
Bankai Posted October 2, 2015 Author Posted October 2, 2015 [quote name='lowhand_mike' timestamp='1443805795' post='2877908'] love Tesseract, though its taken me a while to like the new vocalist, the first album i prefered vocal wise, but hes growing on me. The technicality of playing this stuff is amazing, trying to tap along can be really tricky and if you like Tesseract check out Periphery, though vocals are a bit heavier [/quote] Tesseract now have their original vocalist back! He rejoined for the third album! I agree, he's much better than the guy they had in during the second album. I'm a big fan of periphery too, as well as heart of a coward, meshuggah, et al! Quote
Bankai Posted October 2, 2015 Author Posted October 2, 2015 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1443806793' post='2877919'] Anyone else get Thumb gas? [/quote] Massively. Dat tone. Quote
Truckstop Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 To be honest I've got a bit bored of Djent style stuff recently but this has got me right back into it. So much groove! Quote
Merton Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1443806793' post='2877919'] Anyone else get Thumb gas? [/quote] Yes Quote
lowhand_mike Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 yep, GASSED up have a watch of this the timing live is immense https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV8gpcchzkw didnt realise dan had rejoined as the vocal style is more that of ashe, certainly dans vocals on the first album were more growly geuss thats just the direction they are going and i like it Quote
Bankai Posted October 2, 2015 Author Posted October 2, 2015 That live EP is absolutely amazing. Shame it doesn't feature the new singles, but still, immense! Quote
Bankai Posted October 2, 2015 Author Posted October 2, 2015 [quote name='lowhand_mike' timestamp='1443807161' post='2877926'] didnt realise dan had rejoined as the vocal style is more that of ashe, certainly dans vocals on the first album were more growly geuss thats just the direction they are going and i like it [/quote] I assure you, it's dan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gusw3ywEozU Quote
Cameronj279 Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Do love Tesseract. I wasn't too sur wether or not I liked this album or not until I realised I had listened to it a good 15 times in a week. Great live too. Quote
NancyJohnson Posted October 3, 2015 Posted October 3, 2015 It's nice to see their name on here. My mate Jay is their drummer. He also plays in Heights with another couple of my mates. Quote
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