Technical Death Metal has never been one of my favorite genres due to its overwhelming nature, with the music seemingly going in every direction. However, Elements of the Infinite has made me think twice about my generalization, as this is perhaps the most impressive release I’ve listened to in 2014. This album is the third studio release from Colorado band Allegaeon(uh-lee-juhn), and it succeeds both Fragments of Form and Function and Formshifter. Elements of the Infinite has garnered much acclaim in the metal community, and for good reason; with its technical instrumentals and great melodic vibe, it may very well be the best death metal album of 2014.

The best aspect of Elements of the Infinite is that the instrumentals, while remaining extremely epic and technical, don’t try to do too much to impede with the overall flow of the music. Lead guitar work on this album is extremely smooth transitioning from riff to riff. It can be melodic and smooth or fast and furious, depending on the overall tone of the moment. This album showcases how the lead guitar can truly dictate the vibe and direction of each song. If you listen carefully, you can even hear different “elements” of prog/djent integrated, especially on “The Phylogenesis Stretch” and “Gravimetric Time Dilation”. There are a few breakdowns within Elements of the Infinite, but they are all very concise and well-structured. The drum work is awesome as well, with a mix of pace that sets the tempo of each song. Although Allagaeon is classified as Technical Death Metal, never once did I feel inundated with blast beats or incoherent riffing. The instrumentals, although chaotic at times, are very well contained. In the vocal department, Ezra Haynes primarily utilized the deep growls that is customary of death metal. However, they remain consistent throughout the album and gets the job done. Overall, my favorite tracks are “1.618”, “Gravimetric Time Dilation”, “The Phylogenesis Stretch”, “Dyson Sphere”, and “Biomech II”. “1.618” is easily the catchiest song on this release, with an incredible chorus, an awesome breakdown, and mind-blowing lyrics. There’s truly not much to complain about this album; however, if I did have to nitpick, it would have to be the length of the last two tracks. The intensity of the music somewhat dies off at the end of the album, because the last two songs dragged on for a bit too long. Both “Through Ages of Ice” and “Genocide for Praise” are more instrumental-oriented tracks. They are quite atmospheric, implementing both sound effects and orchestra music. However, I felt like the instrumentals dragged on a little too long with not much going on; the album would end on a higher note if Allegaeon had condensed the last two tracks a bit.

Lyrics on Elements of the Infinite are just as intense as the music. Allegaeon continues the theme of science/science fiction that they have implemented on their prior releases. The true meaning behind these lyrics are fairly hard to decode, and it’s obvious that the band knows their material well. Look up the lyrics for “1.618” and you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. Allegaeon’s lyrics always derive from science, but can go in a myriad of different, unpredictable directions. They are quite interesting and thought-provoking, and I would fans of this album to check them out!
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Overall, Elements of the Infinite is a phenomenal release, as it portrays both the melodic and the technical side of death metal. It can be hard-hitting at times and smooth at others, keeping the music always fresh and interesting. This album continues to grow on me the more I listen to it, as I am able to discover more and more intricate details in every track. I would highly recommend Elements of the Infinite to any fan of death metal, both technical and melodic. If you’re more into the –core stuff, then I would suggest that you audition this album first before buying it. Thanks for reading LegionCore, and please check back soon for more metal news and reviews!

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