Description

Over the course of the three albums he recorded with Scar Symmetry, Swedish vocalist Christian Alvestam proved himself one of the most versatile performers of his generation, equally capable of delivering pristine soaring melodies and grotesque, guttural Cookie Monster growls without any apparent effort. Although it is his name grabbing the spotlight whenever his latest pursuit, Solution .45, is discussed, the singer was, in fact, a late addition to the group founded in 2007 by Finnish guitarist Jani Stefanovic. Alvestam did assist with co-composing much of the music for their debut album, For Aeons Past. The follow up albums Nightmares In The Waking State – Part I and Nightmares In The Waking State – Part II, picks up right where they left off with For Aeons Past. The albums has some amazing balance of crunchy riffs, melody, and thumping bass. This is even a step up from first album. The albums could be seen as lessons in modern metal taught by the same people that helped write the book on the genre: crushing mammoth riffs, melancholic passages, infectious hooks, and blistering solos.

Track list:
1. Dim Are The Pathways
2. The Faint Pulse Of Light
3. Mind Mutation
4. Built On Sand
5. Inescapable Dream
6. The Curse That Keeps On Giving
7. Chain Connector
8. What Turns The Wheels
9. Misery Mantra
10. Heavy Lies The Crown