the contortionist

Djent is a relatively new genre built by many incredible bands. While it’s become a standard part of metal now, it wouldn’t be as common without a handful of acts who pushed it to the mainstream. Sure, the earliest djent bands cite Meshuggah as inspiration for its formation, but without Volumes, Periphery, SikTh and others, […]

Maybe it’s too early to say, but 2017 could very well be looked back on as a landmark year for metal. It feels as though metal is slowly regaining traction in the mainstream, similar to the status it held in the ’70s and ’80s. Some may decry this, saying that metal has no place in […]

The Contortionist Clairvoyant FILE UNDER: Progressive rock ROCKS LIKE: Coheed And Cambria, Good Tiger, Periphery WHAT'S DIFFERENT: After maintaining the trend of emphasizing the “progressive” aspect over the “metal” of their early releases, on the Contortionist’s fourth full-length, the latter has exited the scene. Gone are the screaming and the polyrhythmic bludgeon. Instead, the focus […]

[Photo by: Gobinder Jhitta] The Contortionist redefine what it means for a band to “reimagine” their sound. The band’s 2010 full-length debut, Exoplanet, was a record of interplanetary heaviness, combining thick grooves with ethereal hints of what the band’s sound would become as their career progressed. When vocalist Michael Lessard joined the band for 2014’s Language, […]

Prog-metal band, The Contortionist have released a “Rediscovered” version of their most recent LP, Language. This new version contains four re-worked tracks that are accompanied by four brand new music videos. “Rediscovered was the result of our music naturally leading itself through new ideas developed onstage and in rehearsal. In a way, you could think of it as […]

In support of their upcoming third full-length album, titled Polaris, U.K. metal quintet TesseracT have announced a run of North American dates to take place this November and December. Rounding out the bill for support will be the Contortionist, ERRA and Skyharbor for several nights of like-minded, ethereal, prog-metal.  Read more: TesseracT announce details for new […]

The Contortionist have announced a summer tour with CHON and Auras. Check out a full itinerary below and let us know which stop(s) you'll be hitting up! Watch: Get lost in the Contortionist’s ethereal video for “Primordial Sound” The Contortionist released their latest studio album, Language, in 2014 via eOne/Good Fight Music. In case you missed it, watch their […]

Between The Buried And Me have announced that they will be embarking on a headlining tour this summer alongside Animals As Leaders and the Contortionist. The run will kick off on July 7, in Athens, GA, and wrap up on August 15 in Nashville, TN. General tickets will be on sale this Friday, March 20, via local […]

The Contortionist have announced that they will embark on a North American headlining tour later this winter. They will be joined by Revocation, Fallujah and Toothgrinder. Check out a full list of dates below and let us know what you think! The Contortionist released their latest studio album, Language, earlier this year via eOne/Good Fight Music. In case you […]

The Contortionist have premiered a music video for their song, “Primordial Sound,” over at Noisey. You can get lost in the latest clip from the band below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! “”Primordial Sound” is one song that I am very proud of,” says guitarist Robby Baca. “I had so much fun writing that […]

The Contortionist have premiered “Primordial Sound” from their upcoming album, Language, which is available for pre-order. The track is available for streaming below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Language is set for release on September 16 via eOne/Good Fight Music. It will follow up the band's most recent LP, Intrinsic, and was produced by Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me) […]

The Contortionist (thumbnail credit: Willyum Baulkey) are premiering their new music video for “Language I: Intuition”—and first since 2012's “Dreaming Schematics“—right here on AltPress! “Very pleased to share this video! It was a very special process for me to be able to capture some of the natural beauty of where I call home, the place that was a […]

The Contortionist have debuted a music video for, “Language I: Intuition,” which is the lead single from their upcoming studio album, Language. Check out the video below, and leave us a comment with your thoughts. The record, which you can pre-order now, is set for release on on September 16 via eOne/Good Fight Music.will follow up the band's most […]

The Contortionist are set to release their new album, Language, on September 16 via eOne/Good Fight Music. In anticipation of the release, the band have already streamed the lead single from the record, titled “Language I: Intuition,” which they will debut a music video for on this coming Tuesday, August 26. You can watch a teaser video below, and […]

The Contortionist have released the first song from their upcoming album, Language, titled “Language I: Intuition.” The record is set for release on September 16 via eOne/Good Fight Music. It will follow up the band's most recent LP, Intrinsic, and was produced by Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me) at the Basement Recording Studio in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Pre-orders are available for purchase now. […]

The Contortionist have posted a teaser for their upcoming studio album, Language, which is due out on on September 16 via eOne/Good Fight Music. The effort will follow up the band's most recent effort, Intrinsic, and was produced by Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me) at the Basement Recording Studio in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  Check out the teaser video below and leave us […]

The Contortionist have announced that they will release their third studio album, Language, on September 16 via eOne/Good Fight Music. The record, which will follow up 2012's Intrinsic, was produced by Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me) at the Basement Recording Studio in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Frontman Michael Lessard commented on the record saying, “I'm beyond happy to share this album with […]

After The Burial have announced a new set of tour dates kicking off on Oct. 7. Joining the band will be the Contortionist and Reflections. The dates are as follows: 10/07 – Duluth, MN – Clyde Iron Works 10/09 – Omaha, NE – Sokol Underground 10/10 – Kansas City, MO – The Beaumont Club 10/11 […]