TesseracT - King (from Sonder)

TesseracT - King (from new album Sonder)
Out now on Kscope, order here: tesseract.lnk.to/Sonder
Director/Producer/Editor: Kyle Kadow & Steven Cleavland
Gaffer: Spencer Ortega
PA: Casey Deitrich
Mixed & mastered at www.aclekahney.com
Sonder adds significant firepower to the band's arsenal, blending the harsh abrasiveness of One (2011) and progressive ethereal elements of Altered State (2013) with the accessibility of Polaris (2015). Sonder is streamlined, honest and direct with all the trademark TesseracT dreamy atmospherics and bending grooves.
Singer and lyricist Daniel Tompkins explains the concept behind the new song: “Far too often we find ourselves lead into conflict and inner turmoil. Life is surely a battle, history has a bad habit of repeating itself and when living with the constraints of an onerous life it’s easy to overlook the greatest gift we’ve ever received: life itself"
The video was shot in a snowy Wisconsin following a brutal storm, to which bassist Amos adds "We have been very lucky to work with two cinematographers of such vision and quality as Kyle and Steven. We gave them free reign with the creation of the first storyboard. They chose to explore the theme of claustrophobia and how fear can control our lives. Using a luminary figure as a beacon of hope and escape for the characters."
TesseracT online:
tesseractband.co.uk
/ tesseractband
/ tesseractband
/ tesseractband
open.spotify.com/artist/23ytw...
www.kscopemusic.com/tess
Out now on Kscope, order here: tesseract.lnk.to/Sonder
You died within me //
The boatmen came to sail me down the river /
Bind me up with visions of a blind man //
I operate this way /
Turn nothing into gold //
Death on such an ugly day /
You dine like a king on top of the world •
You show us all //
That forgiveness is the weakest call /
And now revenge //
Against that grudge inside your tiny head /
Remove the crown of absolution //
Let the retribution fly /
The king has all the king has all //
But words can kill and maim and take their toll /
And you massacre my dreams at night //
And eat away at every thought /
Until we take control //
The king has all totalitarian and carnivore •
Bow down submit to me and kiss the ground //
Until it’s safe to breathe and coexist again /
Bow down submit to me and kiss the ground //
Until it’s safe to live and coexist again •
They’re taking away the freedom to be just you //
They’re taking away the freedom to be just you /
They’re taking away the freedom to be just you //
They’re taking away the freedom to be just you /
But the sun always shines for you //
They’re taking away the freedom to be just you •
You’d kill to find me //
But the crown above my head is deadly •
They’re taking away the freedom to be just you //
They’re taking away the freedom to be just you /
TesseracT online:
tesseractband.co.uk
/ tesseractband
/ tesseractband
/ tesseractband
open.spotify.com/artist/23ytw...
www.kscopemusic.com/tess

[@DanielTompkins]

Thanks to all of you that have left nothing but positive energy and respect for King. I’d personally like to draw some attention to our film makers, Kyle Kadow, Steven Cleavland and the cast and crew for making such an exceptional short film. Huge props to those guys - Dan

[@michaelsj7968]

You should do a live vocal vid for this one. Killer lines man!

[@BallZackRamone]

Hey Dan why are there two videos up of King? I only ask because I'd like to see the profit of these views go to the band and not somebody else.

[@franlovelsimic8421]

no problem my dude. I am not usually into Duh-jent (Contortionist tho) but you are something other. Also I gotta commend Zeta and Atone. You are a very versatile artist and peeps like you push music in a good direction. Hyped for Sonder!

[@os8856]

Any news of a uk tour this year Dan? saw you guys at Arc Tangent and it was fantastic! Love your work Zeta, sky harbour and white moth... too :)

[@vinisilvestri]

Congrats Dan. I'm from Brazil and I am a big fan of your work since the First Signs of Frost. King is a masterpiece and I love your voice arrangement for it.

[@nandaletro]

7 min song + screams + dynamics. That's exactly what I needed.

[@leons.kennedy8885]

Fernanda Dias here here brotha

[@tysonreesmusic]

You hit the nail on the head. One of Dans best aspects is his screams, use them ;)

[@smokejc]

correcto.

[@JPtheHammer]

I have two favorite bands. Tesseract and Kamelot. Both for the same reasoning. Their ability to portray thoughts and emotion through all aspects of music.

[@ominousblight9337]

This song gets released the same day I decide to quit my job after a year of being uncomfortable with it, surrounded by toxic people that instead of lifting me up and support me all they did was wear me down till I started to have doubts about my value as a human being, I took a big decision, I know it will be hard but I won't allow anyone to take away the freedom to be just me, thanks Again TesseracT for always being there for me.

[@matt926uk1]

good luck bro

[@speedsyndromeracing]

In the same boat right now. Quit my job several months back because it was wearing me down and it didn't help that I was depressed either. Still unemployed at the moment but I'm working hard on myself before I jump back into something I'm not prepared for. It's songs like these that keep me going. I wish you much luck! Let's both get through this!

[@DapperHesher]

Godspeed!!!

[@spiritualtaurus7942]

Wow! funny that! Also round the job jump and also questioning my value as a person and contributions to others and in this world. Working jobs I hate to slave away for some evil rich dick heads and I'm just not getting anything from it. There has to be more to life than that. My higher self is searching for something but doenst know what it is yet. Tesseract is the stuff that opens up my mind, damn!! I couldn't survive without music. Good luck! Hope you find your way.

[@ominousblight9337]

Spiritual Taurus thanks mate, still looking for a job, how curious we both are taurus eh, good luck for you too, we will get what we deserve.

[@danmall6080]

I love how the aspect ratio of the video changes when their perspectives broaden.

[@prannaysastry]

Lolll well spotted

[@Jerorawr_XD]

You just blew my mind.

[@Sam-wn6ce]

"the king has all" fully sounds like "fuuucking aaashooole" I can not unhear this

[@Jerorawr_XD]

Oh thank God I'm not the only one XF

[@khyrius8508]

@@Jerorawr_XD xD

[@MetalFrenchFries]

What?! it doesn’t say “Fucking Asshole” ?!

[@khyrius8508]

@@MetalFrenchFries XD

[@alexandreb.desaadami9160]

I hear the same ,and I'm not American hahhhah

[@EduRenesto]

My gawd, the guitar tone is T H I C C

[@EduRenesto]

Ryan Bugden no u

[@johnhimura1000]

yea even the clean guitar tone is the fucki g amazeballs. i wish i could fuck it physically rn

[@TrevorLahey3]

Edu Renesto Agreed. And it’s about time. I’m digging the bends. The guitar section improves with every release. Tone and technique

[@lyubomirgeorgiev1465]

This. Exactly this is the reason Tesseract is my favorite band. No other music can make my whole body go into full goosebump mode, make my eyes close, and all my limbs trying to play with the rhythm. Every song of their hits me like a freight train and connects with me instantly. No other band will ever be so alive in my memories no matter where I am in my life even in 50 years from now.

[@project-gruve7102]

Lyubomir Georgiev agreed!

[@UroboricNate]

Im happy for you, tesseract has never engaged goosebump mode for me the way other bands have, maybe right place right time it will happen.

[@lyubomirgeorgiev1465]

Happened with me more than 5 years ago the first time i heard them randomly on youtube. 2 weeks after that i never felt more connected to a group of people from all over the globe. 2 more weeks after that i had the tesseract figure tattooed on my chest. To this day it reminds me of the 4D mathematical figure which this bands represents, with the fourth dimension being more of a feeling rather than anything scientific. Their music will sound in my head until my last moment on this earth no matter what happens to the band.

[@cerberuscrafts5351]

Lyubomir Georgiev all of the goosebumps

[@Intervention2500]

Agree with you completely. Tesseract is the future for new world's music

[@Miatalustrium]

No comments about the cinematography? This music video is GORGEOUS and pairs perfectly with the song

[@Miatalustrium]

Kevin from the future here-- this music video still gives me chills. The sick woman's acting paired with the lighting and consistency are heartbreaking every single time. Huge props to Kyle Kadow and Steven Cleavland

[@mikesilver9476]

im still trying to wrap my head around how intense and perfect the music and vocals are, i dont think i can handle it and watching the cinematography too lmao... tesseract is the only band that leaves me speechless . i mean im still trying to wrap my head around the music in concealing fate

[@bjornedvardsson5510]

please, explain me the video!

[@wagnerock1]

​@@bjornedvardsson5510It shows that everyone haves problems but we can be strong and bring hope to people when they need it

[@towertito2149]

This is by far the BEST GEM IVE FOUND MUSICALLY IN A VERY LONG TIME. There's nothing lacking here. From the singer being able to cover every damn note on the scale and scream. Wow. And Jay on drums. That man has me playing again, VERY INSPIRED. This is just amazing music. Even my wife love this band and she hates rock. It's his voice she says. Im like ...... WELL DUHH

[@surrealducks]

HOLY CRAP I WAS NOT EXPECTING THIS IT WAS ABOUT 300 TIMES MORE BRUTAL THAN I WAS PREPARED FOR

[@buckfuttler2877]

blows anything from Polaris away with ease!! sounds like "One"!!!!

[@kren_]

get a grip

[@surrealducks]

BAZ INGA to each their own, I guess

[@Vall619]

@BAZ INGA to each their own

[@absence7445]

Sorry for my Englandish not so good, but this song is a fucking

[@druminik]

Aidan Woollard Someone get this man a drink, wise words!

[@jjjenthusiast-9755]

Aidan Woollard this comment is beautiful

[@bigrob966]

Hell yes

[@dclarkmusic]

Aidan Woollard comment of the year

[@RicardoJBRodrigues]

HAHAHAAHHAHAHA who said KZbin comments can't make your day?

[@rjbarde]

Prior to listening to this song, I took my pants off. That was the correct decision.

[@Mayheml]

:D:D:D

[@AJ-rs9zu]

Ryan Barder Best Comment died laughing

[@greenvinyldream]

I literally LOL'd

[@Fmidas]

did the same. best experience i ever had

[@empiremusicpromotions]

I am crying laughing...oh man, that comment wins.

[@tyc00n10]

That is some gnarly guitar tone.

[@Oh_its_Mike]

Dan's screams

[@THEhauntedKITCHEN1526]

Probably one of the best songs and videos Tesseract has ever created. Blown away by this, and thats saying a lot since their catalogue is so diverse and amazing.

[@mathphew]

For sure! Love it when a band you think will never reach previous heights go and smash it!

[@jaebassist]

☝️ You misspelled Anyone.

[@ryandonavon7451]

You died within me The boatmen came to sail me down the river Bind me up with visions of a blind man I operate this way Turn nothing into gold Death on such an ugly day You dine like a king on top of the world You show us all That forgiveness is the weakest call And now revenge Against that grudge inside your tiny head Remove the crown of absolution Let the retribution fly The king has all the king has all But words can kill and maim and take their toll And you massacre my dreams at night And eat away at every thought Until we take control The king has all totalitarian and carnivore Bow down submit to me and kiss the ground Until it's safe to breathe and coexist again Bow down submit to me and kiss the ground Until it's safe to live and coexist again They're taking away the freedom to be just you They're taking away the freedom to be just you They're taking away the freedom to be just you They're taking away the freedom to be just you But the sun always shines for you They're taking away the freedom to be just you You'd kill to find me But the crown above my head is deadly They're taking away the freedom to be just you They're taking away the freedom to be just you

[@arisynily1882]

You deserve a place to the heaven

[@looksirdroids9134]

Why do this? People can just look up the lyrics themselves. Stop enabling lazy cunts.

[@ryandonavon7451]

🤣

[@looksirdroids9134]

@@ryandonavon7451 You think being an enabling prick is funny? Then you're also worse than Hitler.

[@ryandonavon7451]

@@looksirdroids9134 worse than Hitler? Ok i was minding my own business enjoying a song 4 fucking years ago, and being called an enabler because i posted lyrics to a song? I think you need to get a grip on life son.

[@BrianAndersonPhotography]

This is a beautiful song gentlemen, and truly heartbreaking.......Don't ever stop being Tesseract.

[@freezingmoon5663]

*djentlemen

[@KartikRoad]

Freezing Moon you sir, are the internet

[@FrostBlackbird]

Freezing Moon I had to check in the replies for the correction. Thanks for getting to it sooner.

[@geoftate3484]

Like evolution

[@sarthaksibou]

Brian Anderson Djentleman*

[@Spencer-op5fr]

One of TesseractT's best songs yet. Was NOT expecting the screaming vocals

[@sarthaksibou]

This song has been on repeat for 30 mins now. Damn I love tesseract

[@bosskalua]

SCREAMS ARE BACK

[@alexlight4178]

may they always remain

[@lonescarecrow]

And it makes the song, they have so much impact when used so sparingly.

[@bosskalua]

Exactly, Tesseract's music speaks for itself without screams, but they add so much emotion to the breakdowns

[@jackmaguire1158]

I love Dan’s screams. Raw and actually sound like a tortured human being. And used when necessary rather than just all the time absent mindedly because that’s what’s all other metal bands do. Shit like Eden carries so much emotional weight. So does this.

[@allseeingowl-km3mm]

Fiedler i gave you a thumb down

[@wherepostrockdwells]

The screams did it for me! Pre-ordered as soon as the screams hit me hard. TesseracT rules \m/

[@rokenDT]

I just got out of the hospital after nearly dying last week. This video clip speaks to me a lot. The album is a masterpiece

[@CoronaryArteryDisease.]

This music needs to be in movies.

[@adamfowler5475]

Metal now in 2018, is undoubtedly beyond defining..the genre has broken so many unheard grounds it's unreal..and I absolutely love it. These guys are a perfect example.

[@NesNeedsBoost]

I think it's safe to say Dan Tompkins has reached Maynard James Keenan's level of talent as a vocalist. Bravo, Dan.

[@johnvincent1823]

Not an accomplishment lol they both suck

[@NesNeedsBoost]

this isn't even bait

[@johnvincent1823]

Well why would your post be bait lol im just saying they both suck and are pretty monotonous. Compared to someone like Sza or Justin Beiber.

[@mastodonrock96]

@@johnvincent1823 Shitposting to the max

[@NesNeedsBoost]

@@mastodonrock96 we need the john vincents of the world.

[@AaronClarity]

Been listening to this song for about a week now and I ACTUALLY think this might be the best song they've ever released. Everything's here. Absolutely amazing.

[@LeLuizFelippe]

This is no wonder the best track they have released yet for this album.

[@trevnevit123]

Dan’s vocal performance of this song on Portals knocked my socks off man! Phenomenal track and made me appreciate it more after having listened to this album a thousand times. Here’s to a thousand times more!

[@danielavilah]

Im so high that I have listened to this song for 5th time in a row... It has elevated me to ANOTHER DIMENSION! God Bless You Tesseract for your gift to weakened souls... That's what she needs to listen to recover the light. Larga Vida!

[@_martellino]

honestly I was a bit skeptical about the new album after i heard Luminary, but man this song is just NUTS!!! time to get aboard the hype train!!!

[@jakobfel2]

Personally, I thought Luminary was really good but this blew it out of the water lol

[@vinceagashi1121]

Luminary is good tho :(

[@pelikopter6662]

its a good song but super radio friendly

[@TheEmperius]

Luminary is the better song of Sonda revealed until now for me, those vocals are fucking delicious!

[@mikesilver9476]

i still cant get over how good that first transition from heavy to clean is.

[@BradleySevenfold]

The soft bit in the middle always gets stuck in my head and I get goosebumps

[@ErikTails]

4:13 yeeees. One vibes

[@ChrisR_68]

Im new to your music as my Son told me about you all. You are brilliant i love King and hexes and there will be more favourites as i listen through. Also you are such a great influence on my Son who is starting his solo career, he passed his degree and went on to do masters after a much needed rest. He primarily is a guitarist and he plays bass too, he was in a prog metal band but he came home for a bit and he has decided to go solo, so so proud of him. It will be prog metal, he has a lot of influences but metal/ prog Metal.

[@ChrisR_68]

I'm not sure who has liked this I'm hoping it's you Dan, your voice is amazing and my Son is going to do one of your courses. Also could I trouble to like his Facebook page, it's all I ask because it would mean so much to him as you guys are fantastic. Many many thanks if you could if not that's okay. Much love 😁❤️t.c xxx

[@ChrisR_68]

Ooopppps sorry its called Aural Decay. Thanks again xxxx

[@musicman3351]

That bass is just **chefs kiss** delightful

[@jessicajinbachian9741]

This band is truly underrated. Can't stop replaying this song and getting chills each time.

[@Onedreamtolive]

They haven't been this heavy in quite some time. As always, god damn outstanding work.

[@teehundeart]

Now i'm sold

[@teehundeart]

btw has the content of the deluxe edition already been revealed?

[@lucamartinezbergamin8804]

The second CD is a binaural version of the album, for listening on headphones.

[@kushantaiidan]

A friend of mine died 2 days ago. 29th of March. Here's to the lost, the resting, and the passed on. Beautiful song. Special. Remember.

[@amisj2612]

If King sounds this good. I can't wait to hear what they do with Smile for the album version.

[@irunwithwolves]

This touched every fiber of my soul. Tesseract is definitely my favorite band. I wish from the bottom of my heart more years of their musical career and I hope I can see them soon or at least the next year. Thank you Tesseract for exist!!!! ♥♥♥♥ Can't wait to buy the new album!! ♥

[@heyitsryry]

Rei Tesseract is love, Tesseract is life.

[@lyubomirgeorgiev1465]

Felt exactly the same way ... couldn't really move during the part from 3:25 onward ... everything in my body stopped except my mind which contrary to the body ascended into an altered state really .. as i said in my other comment nothing connects with me the same way Tesseract does. In 5-10-20-30-50-100 years i will always remember this band as the epitome of my musical taste. Feels amazing to know that i am not the only one who feels that way. Cheers

[@irunwithwolves]

Listening to this with rainy mood rainymood.com/ is awesome too. It's like magic. ♥

[@lyubomirgeorgiev1465]

Oh my god... where has this site been all my life? Thank you so much random internet stranger.

[@irunwithwolves]

You're welcome :3

[@MrDudewiththeshoes]

I don't think we'll ever get an album like altered state again. Which is cool, there's only room for one altered state. I miss the long developing soundscapes but this stream lined tesseract sound it great in its own right. Congrats and thank you for another great song Tesseract, look forward to the album

[@Quaker763]

Amir Ahmadi I think now that Dan is truly back, they're going back to a more classic 'One' sound (the left hsnd muted 'chicking' sounds etc), mixed with a Polaris vibe.

[@void5231]

The vocals on Altered State are very lineal, Ashe has a very melodic voice, but Dan is better in a lot more aspects

[@NesNeedsBoost]

Dan has far surpassed Ashe Ohara in vocal versatility and technique. I'm a biased fan, but I can sing along to this stuff and I can tell u dan's vocals take serious chops. Ashe is much easier.

[@MrDudewiththeshoes]

NesNeedsBoost I don't disagree but instrumentally Altered State is my favorite. I love both Dan and Ashe thouch I will say I like Ashe's melodies more.

[@BrendonWilliams]

I think Dan is an overall better vocalist, but AS is still their best album that I've heard. Polaris and Sonder have a few good songs, but AS was *solid*.

[@jingledubz3989]

1:02. Damn, man. That whole staccato riff is sick. And tight as f. As a drummer, I am quite impressed by this song. Tesseract, you have a new fan. Better late than never!

[@renoxyz]

Among the first, new TessaracT, what a day :D

[@Chropoles]

Now this is music, such a work of art. I love vocalist who knows when to scream in context and not just another mindless drone. damn you sing real good brother! It's nice to hear a singer that knows his stuff.

[@TheKinoukevin]

Wow wow wow... gentlemen, you are pushing Music (yeah, Music, not just yours) to a higher level... and you already did it twice, at least. But this very song to me is divine... the progression, the riffs, the groove, the dynamics, the power, the melody, the screams, the guitar sound, the overall sound and the ending, just wow . What a lesson guys, there's so much to learn. Thank you.

[@danielavilah]

From the divinity to us thru them...

[@Crazyfistsful]

Its like I can relate these lyrics to what is happening in the world right now. Thank god for music

[@SLayer_IND]

"Bow down submit to me and kiss the ground Until it's safe to breathe and coexist again" .....I wonder why so relatable?

[@joaoldmedeiros]

woah is that kmac

[@thierryvienna6144]

iuuhdeuhdeuhed tinha queser BR pra da umas dessa mesmo hahaha

[@xumiga528]

está aqui uns mano a vê os coments e encontra as galera botando moleque na balada, puxa meu vei, cê muito legau mesmo, quando cê faiz lá o cover daquele negocio lá das musica dessa banda de roque, os perifari, muito gostoso mesmo, abração ermão tamu legado

[@nutriguilhermecarlos]

@@xumiga528 USHUASUSAUSAHSAUHSA

[@johnfrank1574]

It's stupid. ...how much I've listened to TesseracT since I discovered them 3 months ago.

[@pyrorock8143]

I’ve been listening to them for about a year and so far, I’m digging just about everything I’ve heard from them!

[@guitarwi3rdo]

Almost had me there

[@petercorral19]

Love how much the tone of the fan base changed within a few hours of this release - everyone is so up for the new album

[@LucianBlack]

Beautiful in every way

[@CraftCruDude]

Wow amazing song and beautiful video! We all need to remember, that no matter how good or bad our lives get, we all need to realized how Lucky each of us is to be here alive and on this Planet. To me this is what the video is representing. We all have bad days, some of us get beat up, treated like shit, are stricken with a terrible ailment.. whatever it may be. But from birth WE WERE CHOSEN we need to stop and see this. Not everyone gets to be chosen to be here. It’s just US all 7.5 Billion Of us. Life is precious even if we deal with what we know as Pain and struggle. The thing is we as this person gets to experience these things. And again some of it may be shit. But we are lucky we were chosen and get to experience it. We all just need to come together and realize all of the minds in the world is a Singularity.

[@chuckh9168]

this guy gets it.

[@liamdanielcarse1490]

Have to say, the screams in this track in particular blow my mind, Chester Bennington comes to mind during the chorus and that is a force and a half in my books

[@yourbuddyunit]

This SONG! I can't not sing it AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS! The emotions brush forth like nuclear overpressure, disintegrating my surroundings. Leaving me shaking as the song wispers that chorus, haunting notes carrying me forward. Ever forth into the unknown next.

[@tr.o.ubadour6559]

I never thought I'd love every... single... song... a band has ever written. Yet here we are.

[@LDBifty]

Man this is so good!!! Very nice mix of screams and true singing! Instrumentals are killer too, especially dem drums! You guys rock.

[@enoughnonsenseplease3780]

It's intense and beautiful and so satisfying.. it's sonically a wall of emotions.. that's delivered so well. This song really speaks to being fed up with the lackluster complacency of the everyday and fighting for a higher purpose. At least that's what it is to me. Proud to love this band.

[@KevW03]

Logan Arce amen to that!

[@danielsan3681]

I'm so glad there are a lot of TesseracT followers out here other than me!

[@xeyon]

something really special about that part at 3:25. The atmosphere and Dans soft vocals sung to a beautiful melody. These guys are true artists.

[@Scorge120]

4:45 apocalyptic tractor grind on point

[@TheMetalJam]

Zachary Spence probably my favorite part of the song, I just wish it’d be even longer

[@knapton118]

The bends do it for me

[@Jerorawr_XD]

It's absolutely brutal and I love it.

[@esaedvik]

Never really felt a pull towards progressive metal or djent (mostly been into melodeath and other melodic metal), but damn, now that I dove in, I'm hooked. Everything you do seems to be absolute gold. Always nice to widen your horizon.

[@JosephCraciun]

I am so great full for bands like this. Seriously incredible music, such high caliber musicianship, they make amazing music for us to listen to without those massive budgets of old, just pure love for the music. This is the real deal. Thanks guys🙏🙏

[@Embersword281]

Dan's come back to some harsher vocals, i am so infinitely pleased, he was always one of my favourite harsh vocalists, especially when combined with his godly clean vocals, this song is just amazing

[@krzysiekjaworski5031]

4:45 - 5:18 This is so heavy I can't even.. oh my god..

[@Jerorawr_XD]

Like being slammed in the chest by angry fists. Absolutely brutal perfection.

[@shucklesors]

anyone else always loses it hearing the ghost notes at the breakdown at 1:02?

[@kiraschii5629]

Tesseract. Every few years I keep coming back to them, and every time I’m extremely happy about it.

[@nemesisbass2133]

I have been listening to this song at least 6 times a day everyday since it's release.... TesseracT.... You did it again.... Such brilliance.

[@stewie2090]

Wow!!!!!! I am thoroughly impressed. Welcome back tesseract ❤ 👏👏👏👏

[@ishmaelseneca3389]

This has what I love about One and what I love about Polaris combined, plus some new developments I didn't anticipate. Too much glare on my phone to watch the video yet but I'll watch later. The song is 10/10. Can't believe there's new BTBAM, Tesseract, APC, Tool in one year. In one season? Damn.

[@blu_j12]

Adam Seneca Right!? 2018 fucking rules!!!!

[@anthonyg9350]

Tool will not release an album this year. I'm betting Q1-Q2 2019.

[@ishmaelseneca3389]

Wombat Hunter nah.

[@ishmaelseneca3389]

Ryan Bugden I read the metal news every single day. They're recording now lol

[@ishmaelseneca3389]

Ryan Bugden you just earned silence for bigoted ignorance, assumption, and starting an unprovable argument about nothing

[@TheOsirix12]

I always got told that art is not about the picture but what does it make you feel? When i heard this song i saw art, felt it , such powerful sounds and rhythm punched through my mind. I want to thank you tesseract for making something new, solo-less band which achieved something any band i have ever heard, heavy lines sound so majestic and pleasant, the ambient sounds blend in naturally. This is what band should be like, a group of people with one mind

[@rewmeister]

I was just looking online for news of a new tesseract album....thank you! Made my day

[@neID_]

wow. just great song. one of the best TesseracT songs for me)

[@midway478]

Goddamn, this song is amazing! I'm not the kind of person who thinks bands greatly depend on their vocalist (lifelong guitar player) but Tesseract is one of those bands that works best as a full unit and Daniel is obviously a key element. Can you imagine Tool without Maynard?

[@chuckh9168]

Dan works here very, very well, but I would offer that Altered State would not have been nearly as good of an album if it were anyone else but Ashe on vocals. His voice was just as much an instrument in that space as any guitar, bass, or drum.

[@alexlight4178]

i sure could use a tool without maynard these days

[@midway478]

@Chuck H & Ethan King- I won't deny that Ashe is a great singer, but Altered State is by far my least favorite Tesseract album. It's hard for me to listen to the whole thing all the way through in one sitting because it just bores the hell out of me. Part of it is because the music is very sub-par for them, in my opinion, and the other reason is that there's too much focus on the vocals. Sometimes, playing a slightly smaller role is more beneficial to the band as a whole. What generally comes to mind when I think of Altered State is drawn out, ambient noises. Both the vocals and the music. That's fine for a song here or there, but Altered State starts at a crawl, gets repetitive sounding early, and never lets go. That may be an enjoyable sound for many, but I much prefer the Tesseract that shows up when Dan is their frontman. It may not be his doing or influence, whatsoever, but they sound more like a team with Dan for some reason, and not "Tesseract featuring Ashe O'hara".

[@jayandersen2343]

Made my day seeing this pop up. Superb as always, I can't wait for the entire album.

[@kyleclement2898]

Stoked to see a 7 minute song from y'all. I'm liking this more the more times I listen through it.

[@tinamiehlke7268]

Words don't even exist to express my excitement for this album after hearing the first two tracks. This gives me that same chill/sweat i never got from any album before or after Altered State (Polaris felt rushed or something, idk, can't put my finger on it), except maybe Dark Side of the Moon or The Wall or something. Tesseract is the Pink Floyd of our generation according to me and my dad both lol The guitar tone by itself in Luminary and this literally made my jaw drop at the first note.

[@EGrahamBass]

King and Luminary have both literally left me out of breath after the first listen, holy shit

[@user-xd9ks4ik9s]

for me it was the opposite. i was quite disappointed by both of them after the first listen. for luminary mainly because its so short and a waste of potential to cut it off after 3 minutes and for king because the guitars annoyed me and didnt make sense to me. but since its prog music, its not easy to get what the music is trying to convey at first listen. so after 1-2 days each, i loved the songs. especially king. :)

[@dillonray4081]

The message of this video is profound. And Tesseract... You blow me away without surprise. I feel like I'm in high school again, getting so excited for my favorite bands' new releases. Thank you.

[@jasonblumenthal6560]

I've been on a Tesseract trip for the last 3ish years since I discovered y'all. Can't recall an album I've ever been more impatient to hear than this one.

[@freezingmoon5663]

Being hit by an express train is probably a dull affair in comparison to how I was hit by this song.

[@XXHattoriHanzoXX]

Hit by a train of expression instead :)

[@freezingmoon5663]

Do you really think I could ever miss such things? It's my favorite playlist

[@Inflections]

The music video to this is pretty identifiable - when listening I also wanted to take my shirt off and cover myself in jam.

[@x5ync555]

Superior Weeb With that name i wouldn’t say that.

[@jag831]

Sounds like a nice listening party to me

[@randyscreations835]

OMG IVE NEVER LAUGHED THAT HARD WHILE SCIMMING COMMENTS LMFAO....took few mins to regain the ability to type

[@werevik7682]

I'm so happy to hear a song that reminds me of the old TesseracT days! The beautiful bass line, the powerful drum attack and Dans entrancing vocals. You guys have made another art piece I cant wait to hear the album!

[@gustavolopez6691]

Man I wish I could go to the show to the show on the 24th in Tampa :(. You're all so amazing!

[@xTB99x]

One month to go boiiiiiiss

[@IzhakIb]

LoMpE that’s waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too fucking far away

[@SeanFlaharty]

Brilliant. Chills. Awakening.

[@calamari3707]

This song is so absolutely incredible, and my favorite that you have released thus far. So impressed.

[@MrAitchdub]

SO MUCH DYNAMIC EMOTION. God, this whole album has grown on me tremendously.

[@NickAcker]

The part at 2:36 is honestly one of my favorite parts of any TesseracT song so far. Love it guys!!

[@alexaxy3328]

From 2:11 for me (including 2:36+)

[@TheZenEffect]

Nailed it guys, nailed it

[@edzillas1]

This will grow on me... Love how they do what they want.. it has all the elements we love..

[@jacquesdechiffon1262]

All I have is respect both for the musicians and film makers. I found nothing but pure beauty.

[@Ironsvillage]

This song is a monster

[@Jacodd669]

My mind is melting as usual!!!

[@youfilin]

after such a great things like seven names, tourniquet and many other more i was affraid. but now i am not. thank you tesseract for your great endless energy!

[@sjsphotog]

great job guys cant wait for the new CD and tour! You rock it big time!

[@OutsideTheWreckage]

Everything I could have asked for.

[@aliashrafhajiyev3902]

This is the best song I ever heard

[@Aconn1997]

I'm just so happy that this album comes out on my 21st birthday. Can't wait for my pre order bundle to come in.

[@chuckh9168]

Happy Birthday!

[@emptycloud2774]

Song grows on me more and more. It feels like a combination of their material with their more recent experimental pop like material (meaning tighter, shorter and quasi-conventionally structured) with the long progressive pieces of their earlier material (I'm drawn to both). I really love it when a band does that. The emotional depth of Polaris with the more progressive metal of One and Altered State. And, the writing and detail is incredible. . .