Scar Symmetry - The Singularity (Phase II - Xenotaph) (OFFICIAL FULL ALBUM STREAM)

[@themanonmars]

I am glad now as an adult i can afford my car with bose stereo system in it. I first heard holographic universe and pitch black progress in my fathers ML320 with bose speakers. The bass was insane in those albums. Yesterday i jammed overworld as my first song to shuffle through the album. I couldn't stop smiling. It's like scar symmetry gave me that nostalgia of being with my father again.

[@IllustriousCrocoduck]

Holographic Universe is incredible. I hope this one ends up being great 🤞

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

@@IllustriousCrocoduck this is their greatest work ever, hit play before you comment.

[@SubmitTheKraken]

bose sub here 800rms, dont know how to let it work w my pc.. :( deepest lows -harman kardon tech... :(

[@claytonparsons4963]

i grew up listening to these guys when i was younger, im only like playthrough 5 o 6 on this album, but im gonna revisit everything else today.

[@BDreGaming]

I got my older daughter into metal, she and I love all of the Scar Symmetry albums. I bought Xenotaph on CD, and I've been jamming it in my car which also has a very nice sound system. I kept on harassing my daughter until she also purchased the album! Sent me a screenshot of her playing Soulscanner on Father's day, which is my favorite song on the album

[@Sylopeth]

This album is absolutely stellar. The more I listen to it, the more it sounds like a celebration of Pitch Black Progress in many ways. I love how dark, mysterious this beast sounds, it's dripping with atmosphere. You feel a sense of hope with the most beautiful melodies Scar Symmetry has written, and yet that darkness keeps hurling back at you like a monster in deep space. 10/10. AOTY.

[@raymondzellar5523]

I like how the clean vocals are set inside the music rather than way over top like power metal. It keeps the clean parts a little heavier sounding.

[@dwarfda]

I still can't believe it tbh. After waiting for so long! The album is epic, from start to end.

[@MirkkGoffe]

Lyrics (part I): Chrononautilus (0:00): Spawned by newborn gods Who view the flesh and bones as stepping stones Towards greater deeds That lie in wait beyond Endeavor to sever the binding ties that hold A locust swarm beckons the invasion of the soul This will inspire fear, yet they cower in vain Their negation of elation, so bizarre (lead them to this light of ours) Behind the curtains that divide They lead the masses to apparent light Thoughts of concern never return, the altergeist instated Pumped pre-programmed thoughts The saturated systems overthrown An invasive creed That dictates choice for none The dreaded embedded inside these programmed thoughts Will focus the questions in direction of our cause Behind the curtains that divide Leading the masses to apparent light Thoughts of concern never return, the altergeist instated Once it is done, altered world view Neural design to mechanize But there is hope, a shadow descends Chrononautilus This will inspire fear, yet they cower in vain Their negation of elation, so bizarre (lead them to this light of ours) Behind the curtains that divide Leading the masses to apparent light Thoughts of concern never return, the altergeist instated Once it is done, altered world view Neural design to mechanize But there is hope, a shadow descends Chrononautilus Fate will favor those few choices cleansed from fear Inward woe dim the blazing stars, blacking out the sun Night will fall on us, rejoicing world in tears And our foe points to the reason we came to this present state Forms block the sun Sheer daymare Objects spewed from infinity Reality shivering, the colors fade Released from skies that seem to sigh With consolation Discarding the beliefs, their pre-programmed thoughts Continue charge, aim for control Infernal tactics fail-safe, nanotech spores The outcome in uncertainty Behind the curtains that divide Leading the masses to apparent light Thoughts of concern sure to return, the altergeist negated Once it is done, altered world view Neural design brought to its demise Liberation, the shadow descends Chrononautilus --- Scorched Quadrant (05:00): Now gaze at this ashen world A declaration of defeat Awaiting the final strike Drones will spearhead the descent Dive down to the barren ground Search for survivors in the filth and grime Drones search high and low Above and below Exterminators without remorse or guilt From scanning satellites We're guided out of sight As furious shapes emerge Discovered targets die Our way the wicked's coming Drones deployed to destroy Now observing out of sight Scanners pick up human scent Errors as they calculate Inconclusive Inferno upon the earth Besieged scorched quadrant set ablaze The machines deployed Craft sent to destroy Determination ignited their circuits From scanning satellites We're guided out of sight As furious shapes emerge Discovered targets die Our way the wicked's coming Drones deployed to destroy Carrion of disease, causing certain mutation Suffer those who survived Politics of the tech generation Forced, I slowly will become A born transgressor To restore what still remains An example to alternate the platforms of war I have seen a vision The source undefined I find myself immersed in conversation with the sky Guided to the catacombs By a coming race From scanning satellites We're guided out of sight As furious shapes emerge Discovered targets die Our way the wicked's coming Drones deployed to destroy The quadrant burning bright Scorned stands the sheltered site Victorious grueling scourge Those guided out of sight Await the great undoing and avoid their downfall Carrion of disease, causing certain mutation Suffer those who survived Politics of the tech generation --- Overworld (10:09): They gave to the condemned, a symphony of plotted lies A fictional reality drawn from misleading facts This recreated world, a prophecy realized Events were synchronized behind an intricate disguise Intuition left ignored Freed from its buried state it will ascend Radiant waves align and flow from a veiled overworld Activate alien traits divine, to certain minds transferred As knowledge lost descends, words now appear between the lines What was in hiding, held unseen, brought forth through conscious acts A message masked, unheard, keeping the power centralized The herd disorganized, the masses desensitized Intuition left ignored Freed from its buried state it will ascend Radiant waves align and flow from a veiled overworld Activate alien traits divine, to certain minds transferred Parallel advanced dimensions yearning for the stars Solved the riddle of creation's equation On through the stargates in migration to see another sun Set the stage for man's creation, birth arranged Freed from its buried state it will ascend Radiant waves align and flow from a veiled overworld Activate alien traits divine, to certain minds transferred --- Altergeist (13:58): Stand and face the altergeist Victims of forced awakening For your natural state is flawed Taste the wisdom within induced second sight Neophytes are shining transformed Finding their purpose as slaves Connections set to the main processor Selves sacrificed for the sake of the whole Unmodified, you are beings condemned Kneel and unite with our doctrine, anti-cosmic at its core Drained of all profound insight Relieved from stored reasoning Smart nanotech in the blood That send signals and redirect every thought Neophytes are shining transformed Finding their purpose as slaves A synthetic riptide of altered biology Behold the altergeist Now inject advanced respirocytes Sent to invade through the blood Biocide, a synthetic riptide The neural pathways torn apart Body parts and organs replaced by materials dead Our creations of altered biology Supreme shapeshifting majesty We are here to obey Cells communicate, voices in the shadows Aim to annihilate the chakra of the heart Connections set to the main processor Selves sacrificed for the sake of the whole Unmodified, you are beings condemned Kneel and unite with our doctrine, anti-cosmic at its core Now inject advanced respirocytes Sent to invade through the blood Biocide, a synthetic riptide The neural pathways torn apart Body parts and organs replaced by materials dead Our creations of altered biology --- Reichsfall (20:12): Witness a gathering, planetary signs Rising for ruthless reckoning, disobey the desensitized tide As a redeemer of the nations disrupt the judgement day plot Their dominion's widening denied Uncrowned, leading the lost Priming the oversoul, directed awakening Guidance that will ignite, synapses afire A cautionary journey and outcome Carrying the weight of what's been done Invite the dire harbinger, foreboding our destiny Uproar in restless skies Another chapter to unfold Warfare is simmering, predatory hives Crown of deceivers stand defied Corrupted thoughts aligned - dehumanized Rising to overthrow, predicted foreshadowing Guidance that will ignite the system afire Benign the dawn that rises to guide Promethean insight divine A cautionary journey and outcome Carrying the weight of what's been done Invite the dire harbinger, foreboding our destiny Confront the royal blood Military overlords The automatons of authority, march high on synthetic adrenaline All are guilty 'til proven slaves, it's time to rise Rising to overthrow, directed awakening Guidance that will ignite the system afire A cautionary journey and outcome Carrying the weight of what's been done Invite the dire harbinger foreboding our destiny A visionary turning of the tide Burying the fear of what will come Inverting dire consequence, dictating the remedy Uproar in restless skies Another chapter to unfold It's time to rise! --- Digiphrenia Dawn (25:26): Primed to accelerate, advancement will escalate Bow before emergent times, the digiphrenia dawn If you turn off the machinery, you turn off our hearts, our souls Nothing but circuitry remains With the soul in control Find rebirth in the splendor of new paradigms on earth A vision of mankind renewed, sprung from a tainted mind Inventors are measured through their inventions (digiphrenia dawn) Primed, born to dominate, this world is ours to devour Crush the divergеnt tide through dense conspiracy Whеn they are one with the circuitry, we decide their line of thought Nothing but compliance is left With the soul in control Find rebirth in the splendor of new paradigms on earth Deep within conviction, there's a force that moves the earth below and sky above It's burning with ambition, strive to realize the visions of a song unsung A vision of mankind renewed, sprung from a tainted mind Inventors are measured through their inventions (digiphrenia dawn) An ulterior motive lurked in our actions, the plan relied on your naivete Slavery introduced in most blatant ways and still you bow and beg for more A plan conceived, prepared for aeons, that lead us to this dawn With the passing of the seasons we molded a slave state You all believed our fictious reasons and aimed for a mirage You enabled the completion of your disgraceful fate Your will disintegrates and our agenda stands empowered Through unnatural selection With the soul in control Find rebirth in the splendor of new paradigms on earth A vision of mankind renewed, sprung from a tainted mind Inventors are measured through their inventions (digiphrenia dawn) Deep within conviction, there's a force that moves the earth below and sky above It's burning with ambition, strive to realize the visions of a song unsung

[@Dreamdecipher-pj1nt]

🆒️🆒️🆒️

[@jeremyjohnson9585]

Dude, you're seriously the chosen hero that the legends speak of.

[@BornAgainDude]

thank you

[@gloomygrim8668]

Well done.

[@stickybird9725]

Looking forward to it! Scar Symmetry and Soilwork opened the door to melodic death metal for me ten years ago. I had no idea how amazing and creative the genre was back then.

[@eddiestone7610]

Try Before The Dawn or his newest project Wolfheart. Both are amazing. Nightrage first couple albums are killer as well. They feature the At the Gates vocalist. Gotta love the old Arch Enemy albums with Johan and Angela’s albums were great too. Don’t really care for their newer vocalist. I love Soilwork though, I have every vinyl of theirs and this band is great too, I like Holographic Universe the best which seems to be a lot of peoples favorites.

[@mcdonalduck]

15 days later and it's still on repeat

[@JHes6891]

If you’re a fan of Scar Symmetry, this record has everything for you and more. What an incredible album. Per has pummeled us with a musical avalanche of compositional genius again. All hail the bald bludgeoner🤘🏻

[@thematt5325]

The duel vocals on Hyperborean Plains are absolute auditory bliss.

[@ThomasBerglund-y8f]

havent listened to metal since 2012. randomly searched for my old favorite band and i came across this. epic

[@jagajazzin]

This album is absolutely nuts! I absolutely did not expect it to have such brutal moments. I love it; well worth the wait!

[@FuelAirSparkTime]

Honestly, every time i come back to listen to SS, i get increasingly aware of how of absolutely fuckin nuts you guys are in every aspect of music and production

[@Ole_Rasmussen]

After listening maybe a dozen times to each song, I love all of them above and beyond anything they have ever made before. These songs have played in my mind more than they've played through my headphones these past two weeks! I've been transformed into a machine that only plays Scar Symmetry. Something makes me feel like this album has a lot in common with Symmetric In Design, like it's the same species that has evolved for millions of years.

[@neuro_driguez]

I've been waiting nearly 9 years for this album. So many things have happened in my life during this time. It feels uncanny, the timing of it, with its power and beauty locked in harmony as I grow in the world. This album brings vivid imagery unlike any before, including hollographic universe. The moments of funk, though brief at times, linger with affect. Perilously, we make gains against the AI that reigns. The battfield is defined while the gridworm sneaks behind enemy lines. Signs of autonomy reappear, but history repeats itself. Thank you Scar Symmetry.

[@nielswassermann4311]

Got my CD on friday and managed it to listen to the complete album 7-8 times. Its so damn good

[@mcdonalduck]

I haven't listened to anything else for two months. IT'S SO GOOD

[@Ole_Rasmussen]

Streaming what looks to be your best album ever, for free, on youtube, isn't going to stop me from buying it. Nice try though

[@andyprowse218]

YES! This is just outstanding. The 9 years was SO worth the wait - it's exceeded all my expectations. Sublime work,

[@Imfreehowaboutu]

The album is stellar. It flows wonderfully and the density of the songs means they get better with every listen. Sick riffs, great melodies, incredible solos, crushing drums, some of the best clean and dirty vocals in the SS catalogue, it’s catchy, progressive, technically impressive, brutal and beautiful. 10/10 masterpiece of progressive melodic death metal. Per is one of the best kept secrets in the guitar sphere. His work in SS, Kaipa, Zierler and other projects demonstrates that virtuosity and musicality are not mutually exclusive but in fact two facets of achieving greatness.

[@necroplastful]

Is Kaipa any good? I fucking adore the Zierler album though

[@Imfreehowaboutu]

@@necroplastful they kinda sound like Kansas. They are prog rock so definitely not as heavy as Zierler or Per’s other projects. Check out “In The Wake Of Evolution”.

[@Imfreehowaboutu]

@@necroplastful kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIbbgIdsZsx2os0

[@mcdonalduck]

This is the best album (from any band) I've heard since phase 1, hands down.

[@MetalGuitarTimo]

i kinda dont understand that statement. all other albums of them were better than phase 1... but phase 2 is awesome. true

[@mcdonalduck]

@@MetalGuitarTimo well phase one was their latest album, so basically what I'm saying is I haven't seen a better album from other bands since then. I'd put holographic universe up against phase II but I haven't heard anything else that matches it

[@MetalGuitarTimo]

@@mcdonalduck oh ok now it makes sense :) to me phase 1 was kinda weak compared to their previous stuff

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

@@MetalGuitarTimo nah all albums are unique in their own way, phase 2 is their best work though. Insanely creative and melodic.

[@MatthiasLetsch]

@@MetalGuitarTimo Phase I offered much more "proper" Scar Symmetry (more reminiscent to their first three albums) than Dark Matter Dimensions or The Unseen Empire. I like all of their albums in a way, but Phase I was still the best post-Älvestam album for me.

[@brandonharris9160]

This is an entirely new level of quality of music. This is absolutely excellent. Thank you for sharing. These vocals are some of the best in the genre. Epic work

[@sirlion996]

The years go by and you remain at the same level as the previous albums. Technical quality and feeling in the best melodic deathmetal out there today. Standing applause for another great work of metal! 👏👏👏💪💪💪💪

[@1981krash]

Don't ever stop making music! This is the best balance of sounds to me. Great Fkin job lml

[@brumpo9721]

This has always been one of the few melodic death metal bands that stayed consistent and never compromised. A unique sound that is coming to its second decade of making us all bang our heads! Stellar musicianship and chemistry throughout the entire discography, and this album is no exception! Keep kicking ass and taking names, Scar Symmetry! I look forward to seeing you on the road!

[@shecter7927]

Scar Symmetry-это тот редкий случай,когда у группы не только нет плохого альбома,но и трека,который мне бы не нравился.Слава космосу и этот альбом оправдал ожидания.Я очень надеюсь,что длинных перерывов между альбомами не будет)

[@Jaggoz]

I think I'm about to cry now. I listened to you when I was very young, I met your group when I saw the pvp video for the game world of warcraft - drakedog 8. the song scar symmetry - reborn was playing in that video. this is still my favorite song. Now I'm 31, and with wet eyes I saw with happiness that my favorite band has recorded an album! disarmonia mundi, scar symmetry, dark age. these are the most unforgettable bands for me, which gave me unreal memories and emotions for life! thank you! with great respect from Russia, your devoted fan for the rest of your life is Konstantin. Ghost prototype I, reborn, outside the inside, the anomaly, and a bunch of other songs I just get goosebumps and my head is spinning from it!

[@matejprah245]

All I can say is thank you. We need you guys and as long as there is juice in you, please don't leave us hanging for 8 years again. I'm listening with tears in my eyes. You are amazing.

[@falonslade902]

CELLS COMMUNICATE!!!! GAVE ME GOOSEBUMPS. SOULSCANNER IS MY FAVOURITE. OVERWORLD IS MY SECOND FAVOURITE AND DIGIPHRENIA DAWN IS MY THIRD. What an album I tell ya.

[@jeremyjohnson9585]

Reichsfall and Digiphrenia Dawn for me so far, but I still have 5 tracks left. I love how Digiphrenia Dawn sounds so much like a classic SS song.

[@LuminaryRain]

Excellent album. Just fascinating. Another epic Scar Symmetry spectacle. After multiple listens, I feel happy to report that "Chrononautilus", "Scorched Quadrant", "Overworld", "Altergeist", "Reichsfall" and "Xenotaph" all are amongst my most favorite Scar Symmetry songs now. You gentlemen just keep evolving - and I'm very eager to witness what kind of graceful beast Phase III is going to be, now that Scar Symmetry is blessed with the force of two absolutely phenomenal guitar players. I also really like the story of "Phase II", as I am certain that the true neohuman will not be the product of cybernetic augmentations and synthetic biology, but rather emerge naturally as the result of consciousness (/spiritual) evolution and a life-respecting, sane, advanced socio-economic system that operates for the benefit of all humanity, not just for the fortunate few at the top of the pyramid. Sending you much love ❤

[@adamfowler350]

Its tough to say how good this album is, compared to their previous records...because lets be honest, every SS album is absolutely captivating, and damn near as perfect as melodeath can be. Insomnium, Omnium gatherum, In Mourning, In Flames, and Scar symmetry...Its been a great year for melodeath.

[@Ole_Rasmussen]

I've had your music in my ears since I met my first girlfriend 17 years ago. I met her on the same day I was introduced to you guys. I remember her fondly, but only my relationship with Scar Symmetry lasted. I'm going to leave a few of my thoughts on my first listen here. I love what you've done with the vocals! Chrononautilus aligns perfectly with my brain. I once had it on repeat an entire workday and it only improved my focus. Scorched Quadrant made me sad. Overworld made me happy. Very happy. The chorus gives me chills every time. It may be my new favorite. Altergeist is so many new things I can't tell how I feel. On the first listen I made many surprised facial expressions. It's very interesting! Reichsfall has hypnotized me with its rhythms, especially guitar. Digiphrenia Dawn gives me nostalgic feelings of your previous songs but I can't point to any songs. It's like I remember a song of yours that doesn't exist? Hyperborean Plains... I don't know how I feel yet. Gridworm I can not explain. It gives me an alien feeling that I will have to explore. The guitar work is remarkable. A Voyage With Tailed Meteors sounds like Dimmu Borgir snuck into the recording studio. Very refreshing and different! It still has that Scar Symmetry feel. Soulscanner gives me serious Holographic Universe feels. And then Symmetric In Design feels. And a little Dark Matter Dimensions. And a little something else. I love it. Xenotaph made me say "oh my god" out loud. That doesn't happen often. What is this chorus? No way. How do you do this? My jaw is hanging open throughout this one. I have no words. Absolute gods of metal the lot of you. This whole album feels like the essence of Scar Symmetry. If I'm recommending you guys to someone, this is the album. I'll go listen to it 200 times now. Thank you for making life more interesting!

[@scarsymmetry]

We are pleased to read about the emotional response that our music stirs you with! The album stretches out in quite a few directions and it is very interesting to see how people have very different favourite songs! Thank you for your review :)

[@hightechhooligan]

Interesting, I thought Altergeist was 100% the Dimmu Borgir song!

[@harryw9268]

Bought the CD, waiting for it to arrive in Australia! Thank you so much!

[@ScorpWriter]

​@@z1DEv_ag mate, is JB HI5 selling this?

[@ScorpWriter]

@@z1DEv_ag yeah, I got mine when it came out ages ago from a jb store

[@SaturnineXTS]

I've studied the lyrics of the album and have a general grasp of the story (I think), but it'd be nice to get a summary from Per or Henrik in one of the posts on the fanpage to let us know what exactly happens and where the album leaves off story-wise

[@山本透-j7o]

I got this album!! from japan❤

[@mariomeduri5703]

Ever since I first heard you guys on Pitch Black Progress in high school, I've been streaming all your work everywhere. Growing with you and still listening you is wonderful

[@luizaugusto0715]

_Valeu a pena esperar. Muito bom o álbum dos caras._ 🤘🏽

[@BDMusic2021]

I just have to say, this is one of those bands I’ve heard about for a while but never got around to trying it out. Really took me too long, this is incredible. Brings together a lot of styles and enjoy in a way that’s very inspiring for me and I think it will influence my music going forward. Really great stuff here.

[@l.a.s8274]

I just discovered this band today. My jaw is dropped, they are amazing. This is the best music that i found in this year.

[@syforaneye]

🤘 I missed you guys...I'm not disappointed..even with the 9 year wait, this connects seamlessly with Phase I. And now, I'm busy headbanging

[@RFdiamond]

I think as of yet it never happened to me that i rated an album as my all-time favourite after just one listen. I felt like after just 1 hour runtime i got at least 3-4 hours worth of content. Every single second is just so packed with energy, variety, interesting riffs, sounddesign and just amazing musicianship in general it's mindblowing. After mostly leaving metal behind for a while and so much time passing, i never thought i would see a new Scar Symmetry album again. And just when i get the random urge to check out old favourite bands almost 10 years later this pops up. The Singularity Phase 2 is an amazing accomplishment that will accompany me for many years to come. Thank you.

[@kaozer666]

im allways worried when a band releases an album after a long time without anything new. so seeing the band that got me into metal release something new after 10 years had me both excited and worried. i shouldnt have been worried, this is a great album!

[@stevenwarmsbecker9284]

I've been a fan on this band since 2004, Symmetric in Design. You guys are always on my rotation for music and I got my oldest brother into you guys as well, he absolutely loves you guys. Sharing the experience of listening to this album for the first time with him is something I will never forget. This album gives me so much emotion and nonstop goosebumps. You guys continue to grow and Improve with every single album l. This one knocked it absolutely out of the park. Every single song is memorable and the atmosphere is both hopeless feeling and beautiful at the same time. This could be my album of the decade to be quite honest. I'm already on my fifth listen and I can't get enough. Such an amazingly talented band and still criminally underrated in my book. Keep up the amazing work and I hope to one day see you guys live. 🤘🤘

[@oliverpieper4634]

Hey guys. I am so grateful to you guys. When I had a bad time myself, your album Pitch Black In Progress was my absolute favorite album. Now I'm 41 and I know about your musical achievement. I find your solos super, the songwiring terrific and the jumps between the modes just fat. I've always been waiting for your albums and you've always been able to step it up a notch. I never managed to see you live until now. Either I had to play myself, I was drunk, or otherwise prevented. Now the world is in a state of flux and I don't think there will be gigs for much longer, the semi-professional musician league is being dismantled more and more, there are almost no clubs anymore and the eco-climamist will unfortunately wipe out our guild of art. Maybe we will still see each other somewhere in this universe. Peace on all your ways!

[@norwegianberserkerbear8227]

The Swedish metal masters hit it out of the park again. This band is so needed. Unique sound, intelligent songs, melody, riffs, vocals...everything is perfect.

[@lizzersupremacy]

Absolutely amazing album. I was so hyped when I found out about the release yesterday and I was not disapponted. Yoinked a ticket for the tour, too. Looking forward to the live show!

[@Vryndar]

I love this album more and more with every listen, it's just so good. I especially love Hyperborean Plains the most, but damn Overworld might have the catchiest riffs yet. Been on repeat since it came out, just thank you for the amazing music and this album was so well worth the wait.

[@coffeediction]

Glad you guys are still doing new music. I listened to you back in 2010 playing World of Warcraft, so you definitely created a core memory for me. Thanks for the album which sounds exactly how I remember you!

[@anthonynieves8465]

After so many years we finally can come to witness the legend return. Part 2 has final arrived. The wait is over. Can our mortal minds handle this invasion of greatness. Now all I need is disarmonia mundi to release their new album.

[@Shehzain]

I have loved your music since 2006. Your music has kept me going through my darkest times. Words can't express how much your music means to me.

[@Ranny413]

You have no idea how good it feels to hear you again

[@zotti_dasurviech7368]

I am very happy, that your new album is out now 🥰🤘 You guys created some of the best Melodic Death Metal albums that I know. Hails from Germany!

[@hankotsu2025]

I am a fan of Japan. 🇯🇵 I've been waiting for you to come to Japan for a long time! Now I'll finally get to see them... I really like the new albums Over World and HIPERBOREAN PLAINS 🤩.

[@atropatene3596]

Why am I so addicted to this album. I haven't listened to anything else in like 2 months.

[@ludoecrudo]

A masterpiece worth the wait. Excellent work, thank you guys.

[@n7driver123]

Best band ever :) Please continue i love your music 😊

[@bobvanka]

Overworld has probably one of the best chorus' I've heard in a long time. Beautiful musicianship as usual from the kings. So glad you are back. Perfect album!

[@brontosa5351]

More Per on vocals please, he's really good, love Digiphrenia, entire album rocks!! This is the closest thing I've ever heard to the genius and brilliance of Hollographic Universe, this is it! You've hit it! Me so happy!!!

[@blue9779]

I can always rely on this band to make great music

[@milkman2266]

It’s here 🥹

[@kilianruvalcaba6904]

I was waiting for it, amazing album in all senses, lyrics, music, pff guitar solos brutals, greetings from mexico lml

[@007macaco]

There's been a long time since I had so much expectations to listen a new upcoming metal album, and I'm delighted that it paid off a lot! You're one of the greatest active metal bands on my count, keep doing what you're doing!

[@chaosbug7]

Been a fan since I first heard your music for the first time in the early 2010s. So happy that the quality of music Scar Symmetry produces is still top notch. Fantastic album and bravo!

[@ognimaeb]

Loving, loving, loving this album! Your sound has gotten so tight and perfectly synchronised over the years, without losing any of the punch. This was well worth the wait. Thank you!!! 🤘

[@markcurtis2931]

Can't stop listening to the sub title track, Xenotaph. WOW! I listened to it at work about 20 times in a row the other day.

[@jk6956]

It's been a bit since I've listened to Scar Symmetry, last time I majorly did was like 10 years ago, I did not know there was no new music for a long time, it's nice to see a new album came out and you guys put it on KZbin for free too! It sounds great so far!

[@haroldjohansen1450]

I just rescently got into you guys FUKN AWESOME LOVE 💕 THE MUSIC 🎼 & the clean & metal vocals are awesome DEFINITELY 💯 % looking forward to seeing you guys when you hit AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 YOU GUYS ROCK LOVING IT KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🇦🇺

[@COMMANDERY11]

A breathtaking album from start to finish! All the hype was definetly worthwhile! You guys are the best!

[@Ole_Rasmussen]

It's been two months now, and every single song has at some point been my favorite during that time. I've decided on absolute favorites across some categories: Favorite lyrics: Hyperborean Plains especially 33:33 and 35:45 Favorite solos and musical composition: Altergeist 17:56 is the sickest shit I've heard in my life Favorite rhythm guitar: Gridworm, the whole song just sounds out of this world But if you ask me in 5 minutes I may have changed my mind. It's impossible to say anything with certainty other than this is my favorite music album of all time. There's no way they're going to top this. There's no way. But I hope they'll give it a go!

[@IMFAEmperor]

Better than what I was expecting, bravo!

[@jeffreywarf]

Added to my playlist before the opening track even finished. Holy shit that was good It's like the new disarmonia mundi album we deserve

[@Shehzain]

You might also like the song Black Out by Vicious Rain. Rather different from this but still. Something about the song gave me a bit of a Disarmonia mundi feel.

[@phostmad]

Hyperborean Plains and Gridworm! Are my favourites at the moment, but all songs constantly evolves, new details emerges and grows on you. This album will last for ever.

[@michiganufosandparanormal]

🔥❤ Love this new album!

[@ricardodouglas1198]

these last two albums are wonderful, enigmatic and bring a dense atmosphere and still not understood by many. Your style is unique, it's real and surreal in the same musicality.😈🤘🪐🖖🫀

[@johnnydarter]

MAOTY contender. Starts off w a bang & never lets up 🤘

[@GiftFromGod]

åh helvete sån käftsmäll till start efter inte lyssnat på er på för länge! XD la till era skivor i min lista så ja kan ta ikapp. med start av denna skiva imorn med studiohögtalarna xD kul att se er igen mannar! grymt jobbat från de lilla av skivan ja hört nu

[@GrayFoxGX]

I didnt think phase 1 could be improved upon but you really did it. The melodies here are absolute perfection and this will be among my favorite albums forever. However, I do have some thoughts about the story here. By introducing gods to this, we have crossed the line from science fiction to science fantasy, which is not inherently a bad thing. But as said in phase 1 the cyborgs are beings who aim to transcend space and time so we would basically have gods fighting against gods. One side turning the tide so easily feels unsatisfying and kinda forced. as phase 1 states these machines can survive independent of the environment so who knows how far they have spread throughout the universe? how can we know the virus really got them all? I hope phase 3 realizes how much untapped potential there is to this story and brings back the artificial gods. maybe some have survived somewhere and are now plotting revenge against the destruction of their empire. we could have gods fighting gods on a monumental scale. Anyway, looking forward to phase 3 regardless of how it turns out.

[@joe_brooks_music]

Nice melodic and mellow Solo, great clean vocals too

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

The production value is awesome! Just listened to this band for the first time, and I'm seriously impressed.

[@vladislavbayev267]

I remember when first time listen SS... Nothing not changes, welcome back here we go again 🤘🤘🤘

[@as_i_stand]

It's so cool to finally hear the Xenotaph choir in the whole song! I'm thrilled that I could be included in those vocals!! Amazing album

[@charlton3k]

Same here! Feels like so long ago recording that bit hah

[@FaucheurLe]

You know an album is an insane masterpiece when everyone's favorite song is different but we all like all the songs almost equally... Well played guys, your music is mesmerezing !

[@dibbs_zippo]

Album of the year. You guys killed it! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tamaspolgar6343]

Master album guys! The CD arrived on time on the 8th.

[@barbariansrus580]

This is stupendous loved every second. Now to buy it on vinyl

[@perspect836]

Love the album. Keeps getting better every time I listen. You guys smashed it!!!

[@GitKlar]

Finally got to listen to the full cd yesterday night, and I've gotta say, it's a great album! Production sounds really good, and musically you're once again pushing the boundaries of melodeath. So far, ”Reichsfall” is my favorite, followed closely by ”Altergeist”. The thematic work on those 2 songs is ace. The singles are also still going strong. Similar to others aforementioned, tracks 8 through 10 lose me a bit, while the title-track takes me home, again. Still can't believe, I made it to the choir as one of the participants. Great work overall, looking forward for the Phase III!

[@lordunidas5558]

Dude ive been listening to scar symmetry since 2013. I thought they had broken up around 2014 so i just kept jamming their older songs. Little did i know i missed 3 albums. Tbh i thought Solution. 45 was a by product of Scar Symmetry cause their songs sounded similar. Glad to see i was wrong. Got some catching up to do, cause so far these newer albums are slapping like the rest. Right on man. Keep the band strong

[@jeremyjohnson9585]

This is every bit as amazing as I was hoping, and a great next step from Phase 1. Well done. ✌️

[@TheBfutgreg]

39:21 love little moments like this, a more light-hearted proggy bit thrown in Love this album's melodic nature, most "melodeath" isn't really melodic enough for my tastes but this scratches that itch

[@jasonchang4109]

we finally wait for THE TRUE MD MASTER Scar Symmetry coming back in 2023, I don't heard any MD albums that can impress me for a really long time, it absolutely one of the BEST ALBUM in 2023

[@MetalJody1990]

Seriously kick-ass album! Wonderful writing and production quality! AOTY \m/

[@Florida-mAndrew]

Man, I need to stop coming back to this album. I listen to it, then I get a song stuck in my head, but I don't remember which song it is, so I just listen to the whole album again the next day, and this process goes on for a few weeks...

[@Sam-uo3iu]

Where has this been all along? It's so good!!

[@josephruiz5734]

Woah ! Et bien... on l'aura attendu celui-ci !!! The Singularity Phase I étant mon album préféré de la discographie (intro magique et solo guitare du dernier morceau avec refrain final... juste magnifique) je ne sais pas si ce nouvel opus parviendra à le détrôner ! Mais çà envoie du lourd !!!!

[@ladyb_876]

so happy to see you in around 3 weeks #soon !

[@Edika12]

I've heard of Scar Symmetry, and might have listened to songs here and there in the past, but never paid much attention! What a mistake that was lol! The new album is amazing! It's been a while since I was so blown away by a new release! Everything is so well performed and just clicks together, regardless of the complexity of the songs (there's so many things going in the songs!), it just transitions from one part to the other effortlessly. And those leads, oh man the leads are fantastic! So tasty! After I listen to this album extensively, I have to go and listen to the previous records!

[@Jarle1510]

A voyage with tailed meteors Solo after the beautiful part is my favorite sequence so far :D

[@JayemelMusicUniverse16]

Im still in shock we have a Scar Symmetry album after 9 yrs and im playing the heck out of it!! Tracks 1-7 and 11 have been on repeat, they are my favorites from the album. The concepts truly make me feel im learning something as well, love it!! Amazing work guys!! Album of the Year!!

[@furryeliminator692]

Absolute banger. Undisputed kings of melodeath.

[@dimaplatonov3669]

I glad to listen this songs. Scar Symmetry the best. Russian fans wish you in Russia. ❤

[@DarkestWinterNight]

ruSSia is rotting and dying

[@ArtFenixAsordis]

I second that! Cheers from Russian fans!