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Introduction The second album from The White Stones, led by Opeth bassist Martin Mendes, is here! Martin's progressive death metal, inspired by John Coltrane, is a must-listen for Opeth fans and all extreme metal fans alike! The White Stones are the band of Martin Mendes, the bassist of Opeth. Formed in 2019, they immediately signed with Nuclear Blast. (This was Nuclear Blast's first time signing a Spanish band.) The following year, 2020, they released their debut album, "Kuarahy," which attracted a lot of attention as progressive death metal by members of Opeth. Now, The White Stones are releasing their second album. Martin says that this album, titled "Dancing into Oblivion," expresses the feelings during lockdown. Fear, anxiety about the unknown future, confusion. For musicians in particular, the situation of not knowing when they would be able to return to the stage must have been terrifying. On the other hand, life without tours also produced an unexpected bonus: more time with family. "Dancing into Oblivion" is an album that brilliantly depicts this contrast between anxiety and happiness. Martin describes the White Stones' style as "his own interpretation of death metal," but as the bassist of Opeth, he has created a work that is far from straightforward. The songs, which are said to be inspired by free jazz, such as John Coltrane, set them apart from other death metal bands. Dissonance is used frequently, and the album is a little more complex and technical than their debut album. A must-listen for Opeth fans, and fans of progressive and technical metal in general! [Members] Martin Mendes (bass/guitar) Eloy Bowsherry (vocals) Jo?o Sassetti (guitar) Jo?o Carles Mari Tul (drums) [CD Tracklist] 01. La Menas 02. New Age of Dark 03. Chain of Command 04. Iron Titans 05. Woven Dream 06. To Lie or To Die 07. Freedom in Captivity 08. Acacia Media Reviews and More The second album from The White Stones, led by Opeth bassist Martin Mendes, is here! Martin's progressive death metal, inspired by John Coltrane, is a must-listen for Opeth fans and all extreme metal fans! (C)RS
