Substructure-Monolith (Full)

Monolith by the St. Louis, Missouri-based band, Substructure.
(I do not own any artwork or music, all rights belong to their respective owners)
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Genre: Progressive Deathcore
The entire album is one song, divided into multiple parts:
1: Cassiopeia 0:00-1:42
2: Canis Minor 1:42-4:44
3: Canis Major 4:44-10:50
4: Telescopium 10:50-14:27
5: Monoceros 14:27-17:05
6: Cepheus 17:05-22:19

[@SuperShreddies]

Who’s still pumping this in 2020!? One of the greatest EP’s ever. I didn’t listen to it for a few years. And coming back to it now ...it still holds up. What a well written masterpiece of an album. Thank you Substructure

[@joshualincoln1739]

I was there when it dropped learned the solos in 17 and now 2020 here I am remembering that this band brought me through a lot of good (and bad) memories yet it's always been there

[@Jonathan-od5xc]

RIGHT HERE

[@THEBR0CEPH]

Thank you guys for still jamming it all these years later

[@MikeJanik]

@@THEBR0CEPH Is there any way y'all could get this up on Spotify? Along with all the unreleased materials kicking around on KZbin??

[@THEBR0CEPH]

@@MikeJanik I've thrown the idea around a few times but I'm not the one in control of all of those things. It is something I would like to do though as I'm a daily spotify user myself lol maybe someday!

[@Mikelange6226]

Still here in 2024 preaching monolith to my friends 🙏

[@patriotstreammedia3635]

This EP will always be one of the top 10 metal EPs of all time, I don't think the band realized it at the time, but this is a timeless classic masterpiece, they are so ahead of their time even according to 2018 standards when they did this in 2012

[@svbxrwvlff7142]

Your so correct 💥💥💥💥💥💪💪💪

[@zdream720]

Yeah I get a little upset over it tbh

[@Jbdoster]

Patriotstream Media Agreed, and I’m still here listening

[@elcuy7518]

Mind sharing any others? This is one of my favorite albums of all time

[@drumsplayerdirtracer7541]

@@elcuy7518 check out their "unreleased" songs. An entire ep worth. Im sure you have heard them.

[@ajc40341]

I don't think people understand......if this EP dropped today in 2024 it would probably be the best EP of the year. 12 years later. This is a beautiful, brutal, work of art. Just came back to this EP after probably 8 years and oh my dear lord. 10/10

[@Doughboy14145]

Couldn’t agree more! 🤟🏽🍃

[@IsaacGlezDrums]

2024 and still obsessed 😭

[@iancities]

2023 now. I always loved the breakdown / groove at 3:10. It’s great to see this EP getting the love it deserves. I was blown away when I first heard it and it continues to stand the test of time.

[@lavabender_taku]

2024 and still beyond in love with this album. Now I play it during every shroom trip 😂

[@faminex]

its still a sin that this isnt on spotify

[@Jbdoster]

Almost 2018 and still obsessed

[@kojaxsub7381]

fucking same

[@proddreamatnight]

Almost 2019 and can't stop listening

[@KvbaSawicki]

Actually 2019 and still jamming

[@m31a70]

@@KvbaSawicki same

[@facethewar]

2020 and will continue to listen!!

[@warofages13]

2021. Still one of my favorites! This needs to be on Spotify and all the other platforms!

[@andrewsantellan3616]

It’s a crime this is not on Spotify. I remember when this dropped

[@doubleplusgoodmusic]

2020 and I still come back to this at LEAST once a month

[@TheGringuish12]

Literally me

[@Gibbas27]

Almost a decade old and you wouldn't know it. The production was outstanding for a single release indy band and the style was so refreshing. Still haven't found any band that scratches the same itch as this. My favorite progressive metal release for sure.

[@ZombiAstral]

Try the band Entities. It is very similar.

[@strappinggermanlad]

Exoplanet by the contortionist occupies a similar place in my mind and heart

[@tidusx665]

@@ZombiAstral I just remembered about Entities today! Wish they have the vocals version of Aether on spotify though. Also this album needs to be on there too.

[@lavabender_taku]

@@strappinggermanladduuude. I listen to exoplanet by them aaaall the damn time and I love it so much. They really are the only band who comes close at all to reminding me of substructure. I found the album in 2012 I believe and 11 years later axiom is still one of the most beautiful songs I’ve heard in my entire 29 years of being.

[@sbrosier2383]

who's still listening to this in 2016? I used to have it on my iPod Touch and would listen to it when we went to the Grand Canyon a few years ago. Listening to this still takes me back, everytime.

[@bartshaughnessy3021]

We're with you bro

[@charleswarfield3635]

I'm still here buddy. This is some of my favorite material.

[@JordanWhiteTechy]

always! haha. One of the few albums I can listen from start to finish

[@sbrosier2383]

Absolutely

[@EverInvented]

oh yeah brotha! Brings me back to the winter days!

[@johnsebastian7640]

2020 anyone still feeling it ?? God I love this band so much, every single time it's new that's something rare

[@ryanguenther7497]

This EP goes just as hard in 2024. Absolute masterpiece

[@GhostOfHeritage]

come back to us substructure

[@CristianHernandez-en5ti]

seriously man.....PLEASE COME BACK: substructures

[@meltyboys946]

@@CristianHernandez-en5ti it sounds like old Contortionist, it's not unique lol

[@iDoqz]

@@meltyboys946 I'm pretty sure old The Contoritonist is the only thing that sounds like this, so that's still very unique. Most music sounds like hundreds of other songs, so only sounding like one other band is still unique in my book.

[@meltyboys946]

@@iDoqz bro The Yellow Sign, The Contortionist. Within The Ruins. Not unique.

[@iDoqz]

@@meltyboys946 Thanks for recommending other good music. I haven't heard of the yellow sign or within the ruins

[@stage3boss830]

Been down with this since 2012. This album is hard as fuck

[@djandrewification]

Fuck yeah

[@hexsahgon]

Still hits hard as fuck

[@bassist4lif31]

SAME

[@acousticbeats808]

stage3 _ Me too

[@kh0nan]

hell yeah brotha

[@TheGringuish12]

Literally 2023 and I just cant stop looping these songs over and over again, I cant be the only one, am I? The definition of injustice is this EP not moping the floor with every other record that came that year, music awards wise

[@Connapasko]

still bangs as hard as ever

[@ianrodriguez4652]

We here bro 🤘

[@Spacebunss]

Bumping rnnnnnn

[@SunMcLob]

Just found this band in 2019. Absolutely fantastic

[@br00talzd00d]

2020 right around the corner and I still cry myself to sleep knowing these guys aren't a thing anymore

[@zdream720]

Same

[@johnsebastian7640]

I feel you man hope they realise what a withdrawal they have left us with

[@atthecore4560]

It bothers me still.

[@br00talzd00d]

just doing my yearly rounds. you still with me boys? #2022

[@metalmarlett1418]

@@br00talzd00d the vocalist has a band called summoning the lich, they play shows in stl all the time. More deathcore, but his vocals are 40% of this band for me so I’ll take it. Such a cool dude too. Just saw them a few months ago with another local, icon and anchor.

[@Phybia]

it feels like this music is in the background every time i dream.

[@willlanham7396]

Ive been listening to this for over 2 years now and it still captivates me no matter how many times I listen to it

[@zgabiz95]

cant find a band like this since 2 years aswell..

[@luke666808g]

zgabiz95 Check out Lykathea Aflame - Elvenefris, it's nothing like this, but I got the same sort of feeling from it, came out in 2000 and hasn't been an album like it since.

[@zgabiz95]

***** sorry bro they don't feel the same, maybe the breaks remind of Substructure's material, The Afterimage kinda sound like CHON with vocals though..

[@gerunkwon2598]

this is like entities but super jolly and happy despite the dark lyrics

[@CristianHernandez-en5ti]

i gotta' tell you man ....i MUST AGREE WITH YOU .... AND THIS SHIT IS THE BEST SHIT OUT THEIR !!!!!xD SUBSTRUCTURES come back!!

[@Nathan9197]

It took me so long to find this again! No sign on Spotify, kept thinking the songs on it were Ursa Minor and Ursa Major. Over the course of 3 years. Then I saw Canis Major mentioned on the internet and it suddenly hit me, Substructure! I knew i'd find it again. Such a beautiful EP.

[@maxx7225]

Still rocking this in 2022! Miss this style of music!

[@theBeloved390]

Can't believe I just discovered this awesomeness.

[@lilbeansprout9297]

One of the greatest metal albums of all time in my opinion.

[@Roddrummer]

Pushing on towards 2020 and still obsessed...

[@johnsebastian7640]

This band is like the fantasies we create in our mind rarely experienced

[@jbman890]

I'll always come back every year to loop this "song", the whole album is essentially one long song.

[@dee4661]

2024, and this is still my favorite. Wish these guys would make a comeback

[@ThemedMusicCompilations]

still my favorite album of all time. for 4 years

[@rofflesvanwagon]

This ep is still one of the best metal albums of the 2010s, like in the top 5.

[@chrismfkr8]

Still listening to this in 2024 ❤️ oh the nostalgia , this plus animals as leaders at the time 🔥

[@LizaTretyakov]

This is what I look for and love in this genre

[@alexanderfranz3482]

Yeah, this one will be one of the best progcore or whatever you want to call this music releases forever

[@Oxmodius19]

2020 and they are still me favorite band. I weep everytime I hear them.

[@FoiMal123]

Still one of the best albums I've ever listened to. One of the best bands. Period.

[@johnsebastian7640]

Obsofuckinglutly

[@austinfreeman7871]

Such a great EP. I'm still jamming it today!

[@KrisMIW91]

OMFG THE THROWBACK. AHHHHHHHH its still better than most music today. I feel like our parents

[@canisminor9050]

Please dont give up Substructure :c Even nowadays we all wish for the comeback. This music is beauty and chaos. Its the meaning of everything.

[@zdream720]

Still top-notch, still coming back regularly.... RIP :(

[@lavabender_taku]

Still absolutely in love with this album in 2022

[@SkyyeLiT]

Favorite part = 15:04 - 17:48. The Transition from the end of Monoceros (16:28) to the beginning of Cepheus (17:05) is absolute perfection and true beauty. I love the contrast of terrifying aggression from the vocals, guitars, and drums mixed with the ambient/spacey feeling of the background electronics. Makes me feel like i'm on a different planet... Substructure was truly 1 of a kind... I've rarely experienced the feeling they give me with any other band or genre.

[@Andymosity]

2021 and I'm still blastin this. Thumbs up if you are too.

[@johnsofo2660]

The end of this album is FUCKING BANANAS. Gets me every time!

[@gabrielarce5073]

2020 and this still breaking my mind

[@absinthegaming5896]

still listening to this album in 2020

[@kylebenson97]

Still my favorite ep of all time

[@Gemmyfire757]

oh hey

[@Mateo-ko9kx]

This and Aristeia's Era of The Omnipotent

[@extremeunction8686]

2019 anyone? the only band which gives me shivers every time I listen to, masterpiece compositions, still searching for bands that sound similar haven't still found with the same kind of feel..

[@franciscoreal5147]

This was unique,substructure was like a shooting star,I love with madness this album,I dream with an instrumental version of this

[@LlamaArmy]

Listen to the band structures if you havent already

[@rhodesICT]

@@LlamaArmy structures is great, but nothing like this haha

[@rhodesICT]

The only albums close are The Contortionist - Exoplanet and The Facless first two albums. Trust me man, I've searched since I found Substructure in 2011

[@johnsebastian7640]

@@rhodesICT I'm still searching ☹️

[@christianryle6062]

I normally don't like the lower growls but the instrumentation is so good.

[@cdorling6]

This album makes me feel like I'm at Disney Land

[@Grey_Ape59]

at disney land on dmt

[@facethewar]

Space mountain

[@Randolph287]

The best Deathcore band

[@danielbrown9478]

It's 2020 and I still come back to this absolute gem

[@Jasper-Holland]

For anyone who wants to know what happened to this band: "Substructure broke up due to one of the guitarists having somewhat of a meltdown. He just kind of disappeared for a while and wouldn't contact anyone for a few months. The rest of the band just kinda drifted apart after that. "

[@metaltyrann]

2019 and I still love it

[@metaltyrann]

2023, and all I can say is, I still love this piece of art. I come back to it all the time. Unforgotten

[@drivendiscgolf]

This album is still so damn good. Can’t believe this was released in 2012. So insanely ahead of their time!

[@ianrodriguez4652]

Still holds up in 2023🎉. This album completely changed the way I played guitar and metal for me back when this came out. Still can't even get my own recordings to sound this good 😅 Thanks wherever you guys are!

[@damianprice4044]

I am 32 now And i have listened to ALOT of music. And still to this day, I would say, this is the best Metal album ever created. Masterpiece

[@brandonjones1323]

had to revisit this timeless classic after the announcement of their wax mage release

[@TheJ0z3f]

I used to love this ep back in highschool, randomly remembered it few beers deep nearly a decade later and it still goes so hard 🤘

[@Ben10boy01]

Literally the best metal album by a mile

[@purpleAiPEy]

Really sick. The intro just blasts you the fuck in. Reminds me a lot of contortionist, sorta. Not too many bands with that kind of sound.. the sound i constantly search for :'(

[@YourSaddestDeer]

Aristeia, Chimp Spanner, Rings of Saturn (SPACEYYYY as fuk aliencore) Entities and Plini. There, have fun :D

[@purpleAiPEy]

MrNeruNeko Rings of Saturn is amazing, but honestly I can only handle it in small doses, or when I am ripped out of my mind. Thanks for those bands man imma check em out!

[@YourSaddestDeer]

No problem mate! And yeah, Rings of Saturn is crazy as fuck xD

[@Constipated1337]

Ethereal Somnus Sithu Aye, and Modern Day Babylon might have some of the sounds you're talking about, too. I'm a little hesitant to mention GRU, but they're similar, i think.

[@YourSaddestDeer]

Hm might be. I suppose yeah, at least Sithu Aye.

[@slampolice696]

i miss you :'(

[@shadowelement1]

Still blasting this in 2023

[@TheHairyDizz]

Checking in from 2024! I'm still here guys!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@skippy7865]

It really sucks they called it quits

[@RadddahTat]

Josh Stanton I still feel this

[@M0nkiDRufi]

RadddahTat word

[@XxSpatsaAddictxX]

Real music my son, ACTUAL REAL music nowadays.. Rare raw talent. Go for it Substructure keep pushing ahead.

[@DevilMayROFL1]

back again for my occasional listen, i didnt realize how sentimental this album has become to me. listening to it instantly brings me back to the good times i had as a teen. thank you substructure, hope you guys are doing well.

[@darwinmedinamusic]

Man, these guys have really taken Djent to a new level. Their harmonic progressions and the atmosphere they create are extremely cool, heavy and enjoyable at the same time. t's not overwhelming; it's a masterpiece. Best wishes for them.

[@Coryjosborn]

Its 2020 and I am still in denial.

[@TiemenTakens]

I keep coming back to this EP. What a great release, will never grow bored of it...

[@JoeH_2]

2022 and still one of my favorite metal albums

[@David.rivas.alexis]

How is it possible I’m getting vibes of “the contortionist” “veil of maya” “Entities” and “Aristeia” I’m blown away! I love it !! Just found you guys !!

[@farhathussain4534]

still listening to this in 2019.

[@bribri1657]

I've been listening to pretty much everything on Sumerian records like the last 10 years. I randomly found you guys and I must say your sound is truly musical genius. My best advice is get back together and keep producing material! 🤘

[@ZombiAstral]

You're really late for that man. They're gone.

[@svbxrwvlff7142]

Who is stilllistening in 2019!!!???? 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😎

[@davidgsings5064]

SVBXR WVLFF yea buddy 🤙🤘💪

[@Vnoto24]

Since 2012 this ep has been untouchable

[@JordanWhiteTechy]

this album is so amazing! It's seriously one of my favorite albums of all time. So melodic and heavy at the same time. Perfect mix of trippy ambient music with heavy ass riffs. Can't forget the amazing solo's too

[@franciscoreal5147]

2019 to much time since this ep was released and still sounds like the first day ,one of the best djent albums ever

[@mikeabraham9047]

Mind expanding

[@camilobernal6080]

Word

[@Drummerboykhari12]

Pumping this in 2023 bruh

[@andrewames7013]

Still goes hard in 2024

[@TylerLamme]

So pumped for the new album...

[@McBuffenFitnessReal]

I like this a lot, its like a dream world of everlasting metal music and I like the instrumental part a lot. Thanks for the upload. :)

[@taylorrichard9662]

and little bit of Veil of Maya

[@johnsmanville8606]

3:14 absolutely

[@JayFFAFAlesanaES]

16:50

[@noahlucas9151]

Still jammin in 2021

[@blunty6feetunder]

It's like Born of Osiris, The Contortionist, and Veil of Maya had a baby.

[@Shemaforash]

Like a blast from the past, having a good time returning to these pups including substructure. [ID], Follow the signs and most of the contortionists work are still holding up incredibly well today. Wish I didn't throw out my washed out veil of maya t-shirt with it's not safe to swim today logo few years ago : (

[@jceccon]

SO GOOOOOD

[@TheUnholyMonk1]

The fact that I stayed at their house when I was on tour and didnt even know it makes me sad.

[@Sleezax]

2023 and had to come here because why not on Spotify. Lol

[@TheOmegaPattern]

Substructure and Persaeus were both crazy talented bands I wish could have seen them during the rise and fall of djent.

[@TheGringuish12]

2024 and my offer to have a Zoom BBQ banging to this album between fans and chatting along still stands unchallenged.

[@tylermabry6881]

I freakin love that xylophone! It makes me think of Avatar the Last Airbender. I would love this even more as an instrumental. I'm just no longer a big fan of constant dirty vocals that have a very small range and array implementation. Even mixing some cleans in would have made it that much more enjoyable.

[@ibanez7271]

+Tyler Mabry Subjectively, of course :)

[@tylermabry6881]

Connor Pierce Oh yes, of course haha.

[@ibanez7271]

Tyler Mabry :) Nothin like snarky comments 7 months after the fact, sorry dude! Didn't mean to sound rude.

[@tylermabry6881]

Connor Pierce It's okay my friend. Nothing to be upset about.

[@Embracedempathy]

dopest album

[@RedManBird]

2020 and rocking it to the apocalypse 🤘🤘🤘

[@etherealenigma9688]

Still an absolute banger...shit like this comes around only so often I find....as someone who's listened to metal for 20+ years I can confirm this is an absolute hidden gem

[@camilobernal6080]

Total Banger

[@imakeitsizzle]

They were one of the only Born Of Osiris inspired bands that could keep up.

[@daverocks007]

sounds like the contortionist. i love it

[@snazzlevelzzans7093]

keyboard and guitar playing alongside each other gets me every time. soo goood

[@berserker_bo]

Happy 2018! This is amazing music.