The Cosmic Progressive Metal supergroup Tegmentum published the official lyric video for the track “I Remain” taken from new album “Evolvement” out on August 24, 2023 via M-Theory Audio. Watch the video through the YouTube player below:
Michael Ball (guitarist/producer for Evolvement) shares this about the lyrics: “‘I Remain’ gives voice to some of the more destructive and limiting beliefs I struggle to quiet from day to day. Every way in which my depression berates, shames, gaslights, and burdens my heart with emotional weight, I use those intrusive thoughts to create the voice of this malevolent entity that exists in the story I’m telling with EVOLVEMENT. In that way, these intrusive thoughts can live somewhere outside of myself where I can inspect them and process them in a safe, controlled way. My hope is that the lyrical content can validate anyone else who may struggle with similar emotional challenges.”
Tegmentum is a Cosmic Progressive Metal project with Michael Ball producing the music and playing guitar, Chelsea Murphy (Dawn Of Ouroboros, Cailleach Calling) on vocals, Kenji Tsunami (Ontogeny, Narcotic Wasteland) on bass, and Andrew Baird (Fallujah) on drums. This project is formed with the intent of crossing over Progressive Metal styles with more Extreme elements typically found in Technical Death Metal bands.
“Tegmentum is humbled to be accepted into the M-Theory Audio family. The recognition they’ve given our unique sound means a lot, and we’re immensely grateful for the chance to be featured among their roster of killer bands,” states Michael Ball.
“I was immediately struck by the names involved in Tegmentum,” explains M-Theory founder Marco Barbieri. “I already have a huge respect for the talents of Chelsea and Kenji, who I both know personally, and obviously recognize the popularity of Andrew’s work with Fallujah, but was sold after speaking to Michael and discovering the vision, professionalism and attention to detail given this new band. We’re excited to help Tegmentum present their music to the world.”
The debut of the awaited first sample of the band’s intense and Progressive sound – check out “Accolades” (featuring guest Yvette Young (Covet) on violin) on all streaming/download platforms, and ensure you watch the beautiful and captivating music video created by bassist Kenji Tsunami here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO8AR4xRt7Y
Additionally, preorders launch for the jewelcase CD and limited-edition (300 copies) golden grimace purple splatter colored vinyl (w/ insert and digital download code).
Pre-Order here: https://lnk.to/tegmentum to preorder
“The cosmic theme of our concept album ‘Evolvement’ is an allegory for self-discovery that boldly explores an emotional spectrum of euphoric highs and very deep lows,” notes Michael Ball. “It represents a struggle with seemingly unknowable cosmic forces to create an emotional balance where light and dark elements can coexist.
We hope to create a captivating sound that pushes the progressive metal genre in a meaningful way. The extreme musical overtones give this project a unique edge while containing the hallmarks of top-tier progressive metal acts.“
Purchase the album here: https://lnk.to/tegmentum
Tracklist:
01. Innocuous
02. Moments Ago
03. Accolades
04. Amygdala
05. Emergent Properties
06. Genetic Assimilation
07. I Remain
08. Gospel of Sand
Lineup:
Michael Ball / Guitar
Kenji Tsunami / Bass
Andrew Baird / Drums
Chelsea Murphy / Vocals