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Reading, United Kingdom (2003 – present)

There are at least three bands called TesseracT/Tesseract (Last cannot distinguish):

1. TesseracT is a band from Reading, UK, that uses , , and elements in their music. TesseracT started out back in 2003 as an archetypal djent band in then-teenage Acle Kahney’s bedroom. What started as an outlet for creativity and experimentation grew and Kahney posted clips of his technically heavy guitar work on forums such as Sevenstring.org, taking the feedback on board and gradually improving his technique. It was in this way that a community of bedroom producer-musicians were spawned and this new wave of progressive music was created, along with names such as Misha Mansoor (Periphery), Paul Ortiz (Chimp Spanner) and John Browne (Monuments), who was a bandmate of Kahney’s in Fellsilent.

The word ‘djent’ is an onomatopoeia for a heavily palm-muted, distorted guitar chord. It was coined by Meshuggah guitarist Fredrik Thordendal, though generally made popular by Mansoor on the band’s online forum and it was there that Kahney originally learned the technique. When Thordendal heard and commented on some of Kahney’s riffs, it was all the encouragement he needed to forge ahead.

Embodying the international vibe of the genre, Frenchman Juilien Perier initially supplied vocals but the logistical difficulties meant that he could not join the band permanently. The line-up was completed by Jay Postones on Drums, James Monteith on Guitar and Amos Williams on Bass. Monteith and Williams brought along with them the vocalist of their previous band <209> (Abisola Obasanya).
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  • music_aneesh

    One is a very good album, but Altered State truly makes them stand out for pushing the envelope with their awesome melodies and exceptional riffing. I'm totally sold!

    4 hours ago Reply

  • DamienCallisto

    I like Altered State a hell of a lot more than I thought I would. Still personally prefer Dan's vocals, but I can appreciate talent. Though at times it sounds a little too poppy for my tastes lol

    8 hours ago Reply

  • HedgehogTummy

    Btw if you liked this album, check out Karnivool's 'Sound Awake'. It's not really a metal album but it features the same dynamic of heavy bass and clean vocals. In my opinion it's as good as 'Altered State', though for different reasons.

    10 hours ago Reply

  • HedgehogTummy

    Whoever said circa survive sucks is an idiot. Tesseract is a good band. So is Circa. Completely different.

    10 hours ago Reply

  • Brandon_Exylum

    Feel like i'm in the lonely minority of people who still find One superior. Am I?

    10 hours ago Reply

  • V_o_o_d_o_o

    Altered State transcends music.

    Yesterday 5:47pm Reply

  • KarelSINCLAIR

    @JakIsDead and smiddy012 - I have same problem :-D btw, yesterday I dont listen of Altered State and today I was wery nervous in work... Now little joint and sex with Resist

    Yesterday 2:59pm Reply

  • xVictimOfADownx

    The bass is what keeps me coming back more than anything for me on this one lol, Ashe does too though :3. People bitchin' about this being all cleans seem to forget that metal didn't even have harsh vocals to begin with, so get over it because his vocals are great :P.

    Yesterday 8:25am Reply

  • smiddy012

    Most beautiful album I've ever heard. It feels fateful, that's how great it is.

    Yesterday 5:16am Reply

  • smiddy012

    Anybody else finding themselves turning the bass down to hear Ashe's voice? I don't believe I've ever done that and ended up liking the music more. Instrumentals sound crispier, and you can better distinguish the vocals/lyrics.

    Yesterday 5:15am Reply

  • smiddy012

    @JakIsDead - I want to have sex with him while he is singing.... I win.

    Yesterday 4:58am Reply

  • JakIsDead

    I'm developing a weird obsession with Ashe. I think I want to have sex with his voice.

    Yesterday 1:20am Reply

  • Gapkilla

    Except Circa Survive sucks and Tesseract doesn't. lol

    19 May 10:35pm Reply

  • xVictimOfADownx

    djent version of circa survive. [2] Lol now that you mention it kind of does.

    19 May 9:44pm Reply

  • Chaosophile

    Altered State is great, but I cannot stop asking myself how would it be with Daniel [2]

    19 May 9:25pm Reply

  • Gapkilla

    Why the FUCK haven't the scrobbles showed up on the page yet? Whats the fucking hold up?

    19 May 9:15pm Reply

  • RocknReelReview

    Our review of Altered State too: http://www.rocknreelreviews.com/review/tesseract-altered-state/

    19 May 2:11pm Reply

  • RocknReelReview

    Check out our interview with James & Jay in Glasgow last week: http://www.rocknreelreviews.com/tesseract-interview/

    19 May 2:10pm Reply

  • Dwimmerlaik

    djent version of circa survive.

    19 May 12:24pm Reply

  • LunaticSoul_

    I can't believe how much bull**** I've read about this album. Stuff like "it ain't metal" or "why he isn't screaming". We've reached the depressive point where if you don't scream then your music is not worthy material. "Altered State" is unique, btw.

    19 May 12:16pm Reply
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