Name: Weightless
Brand: Animals As Leaders

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PROS104964

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Pink

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-08-06

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

656191049641

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / pink

PROS104961

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Extended format: No

656191049610

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / yellow

Artist

Animals As Leaders

Genre GB

Metal

Label GB

Prosthetic

Animals As Leaders is an American instrumental progressive metal band hailing from Washington, D.C. The band was formed in 2007 by guitarist *Tosin Abasi* as a solo project and has since evolved into a three-piece ensemble with the addition of guitarist *Javier Reyes* and drummer *Matt Garstka*. Known for their technical prowess and innovative sound, Animals As Leaders have released several critically acclaimed albums including their self-titled debut in 2009, followed by Weightless (2011), The Joy of Motion (2014), The Madness of Many (2016), and most recently Parrhesia (2022).

Inspired by various genres such as jazz fusion, progressive rock, and djent, Animals As Leaders have carved out a unique musical niche that combines complex rhythms, intricate guitar work, and melodic sensibilities. Their music pushes boundaries and challenges traditional notions of what metal can be.

With a dedicated fan base worldwide, Animals As Leaders continues to captivate audiences with their electrifying live performances. If you enjoy the sounds of bands like Periphery, TesseracT, or Meshuggah, then Animals As Leaders is sure to impress with their technical mastery and boundary-pushing compositions.

Prosthetic is a US record label specializing in heavy metal recordings. Founded in Los Angeles, California in 1998 by former employees of Columbia Records, Prosthetic has established itself as a prominent force in the metal music industry. With an impressive roster of talented *artists* and performers, the label continues to push boundaries and deliver groundbreaking music to fans worldwide.

Since its inception, Prosthetic has been dedicated to supporting and promoting the heavy metal genre. The label's founders, [a2954878] and [a=Dan Fitzgerald (2)], recognized the need for a platform that would allow emerging metal bands to showcase their talent and reach a wider audience. With their expertise and passion for music, they created Prosthetic with the aim of providing opportunities for artists to thrive.

Over the years, Prosthetic has signed numerous influential *bands* across various subgenres of heavy metal. From death metal to black metal, thrash to progressive, the label embraces diversity within the genre while maintaining its commitment to quality music. With a strong focus on artistic integrity and innovation, Prosthetic consistently delivers albums that resonate with both hardcore fans and newcomers alike.

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When unknown virtuoso guitarist Tosin Abasi released his debut solo album under the moniker Animals As Leaders in 2009, few would have predicted the band's meteoric rise over the next two years. Although Abasi earned acclaim as the lead guitarist in the Washington, D.C.-based metalcore act Reflux, it was still a long-shot that an instrumental album of progressive metal with jazz, electronic and ambient flourishes would develop anything more than a cult following. With Weightless, the group's sophomore effort, Animals As Leaders is revered worldwide as a trailblazing pioneer of modern heavy music. The group's genre-defying compositions have earned extensive praise; Steve Vai called the band "the future of creative, heavy virtuoso guitar playing," and MetalSucks recently ranked Abasi #2 on their list of modern metal's top guitarists. Whereas the group's self-titled debut was a collaboration between Abasi and Periphery's Misha Mansoor, Weightless features the recording debut of Animals As Leaders the true band; Abasi (guitars), Javier Reyes (guitars) and Navene Koperweis (drums).

Weightless

Music GB