Bonus disc

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Catalogue number

NBA6796-1.1

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Blue

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-07-14

Signed copies

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Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

4065629679613

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Blue LP

NBA6796-2.2

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4065629679620

Artist

Atheist

Genre US

Metal

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Atheist is a technical death metal band from Florida, USA. Known for their highly complex playing and incorporation of jazz and latin elements into their sound, they have been making waves in the music industry since their formation in 1984. Originally known as Oblivion, the band changed their name to R.A.V.A.G.E. before finally settling on Atheist. Their debut album "Piece Of Time" was released in 1989, showcasing the talents of Kelly Shaefer (vocals, guitar), Rand Burkey (guitar), Roger Patterson (bass), and Steve Flynn (drums).

Tragedy struck in 1991 when Patterson passed away in a car accident while the band was preparing for their follow-up album. Tony Choy of Pestilence joined as his replacement. Although Atheist disbanded shortly after, they regrouped in 1993 with a new lineup featuring Choy, Jason Greenbaum (drums), Frank Emmi (guitar), and Shaefer on rhythm guitar due to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Their album "Elements" marked a shift towards more jazz and latin influences while toning down the metal aspects. After its release, Atheist split once again but made a comeback in 2006 with Shaefer, Flynn, Choy, Burkey along with guitarist Sonny Carson. Personal legal issues led to Burkey's departure and he was replaced by Chris Baker.

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Arguably one of the most groundbreaking and influential bands in the metal realm, ATHEIST combined a death metal attack with virtuosic level of playing. This union would create a style of forward thinking, progressive metal that would soon become the benchmark for many influential metal bands (DEATH, CYNIC, PESTILENCE, etc.).

ATHEIST's sophomore record, 'Unquestionable Presence,' is what metal legend is made of. Written in large part by deceased bassist Roger Patterson, Unquestionable Presence is classic heavy metal interwoven with jazz and a highly articulated melodic sense to create music of timeless brilliance. Upon its initial release it emerged as the most important technical metal record of its time, and to this day remains a crucial yardstick by which daring, ambitious, and progressive metal records are measured.

Unquestionable Presence

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