Virus

by Haken

Virus cover art

Functioning as a direct musical and conceptual sequel to their 2018 album 'Vector', the British sextet explores themes of psychological abuse and institutional corruption. The record features incredibly dense, djent-inspired guitar riffing intertwined with elaborate vocal harmonies and virtuosic synthesizer solos. It notably culminates in the massive, five-part epic 'Messiah Complex', cementing their status as modern titans of progressive metal.

Genres

  • Progressive Metal

Tracklist

  1. Prosthetic
  2. Invasion
  3. Carousel
  4. The Strain
  5. Canary Yellow
  6. Messiah Complex i: Ivory Tower
  7. Messiah Complex ii: A Glutton for Punishment
  8. Messiah Complex iii: Marigold
  9. Messiah Complex iv: The Sect
  10. Messiah Complex v: Ectobius Rex
  11. Only Stars