Empire Anatomy
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Though the forges of the Bethlehem Steel have long been extinguished, Dissentience is here to prove that the steel town still has plenty of metal to offer. Since its inception, the four-piece death-thrash act has set out to bring their unique blend of speed, groove, and unfiltered aggression to the masses across the tri-state area and northeast U.S. The release of the band’s 2018 EP Mask of Pretense brought forth praise both from fans and critics alike, with Decibel Magazine calling it “relentless, technical and melodic.” An explosive showcase of energy and precision, Dissentience’s live performance took them to the Viper Room after winning the East Coast leg of the Wacken Metal Battle USA in 2019. Entering the scene with unmatched intensity and a sound that already screams “unique,” the take-no-prisoners attitude of Dissentience is indisputable and made even more apparent on their upcoming album.
Set to release in early 2022, Dissentience’s first full-length album Empire Anatomy refines the death-thrash groundwork laid out on the band’s previous effort without sacrificing intensity or musicality. From the opening moments of “War of Belief,” the band makes it known that the listener is in for a wild ride, twisting and turning through riffs at breakneck speed. The guitar work, ably provided by the duo of Jimmy Vitale and Connor Valentin, blends melodic tendencies with relentless brutality to produce a sound equally as heavy as it is memorable. While speed is at the forefront of most of the album, a powerful sense of groove pervades tracks like “Darkness Perrenial,” adding to the dark and brooding atmosphere that oozes from each song.
Seamlessly blending elements from across the spectrum of metal, Empire Anatomy sounds more like the product of a seasoned act than a debut. Each track is constructed with the intent of maximum sonic impact without losing dynamism or integrity, showcasing each member’s talents as the album goes on. Whether it’s the relentless drumming of Nick Scherden, Sean Langer’s pounding bass lines, or Valentin’s larynx-shredding howl, each song offers something to write home about. Empire Anatomy clocks in at just over 40 minutes but the interplay between bombastic riffs and infectious melodies will have listeners scrambling to replay the album as soon as it's over. With a level of ferocity and songwriting which rivals that of bands decades their senior, Dissentience cements itself at the forefront of a new breed of American metal.
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