Australian atmospheric metal act Observers released new album »The Age Of The Machine Entities«, available now on CD, vinyl and digital

Hobart, Australia based instrumental cosmic doom act Observers (formerly ScifiArt) presents their new album, »The Age Of The Machine Entities«, which was just self-released on March 4th, 2024.

Tracklist:
01. Into The Eye
02. Frank Poole’s Dream
03. Frozen Lattices of Light
04. Strange and Beautiful
05. Pod Bay Doors
06. Moon Doom
07. Metaphor II
08. The Star Child
09. The Narrow Way Part II

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Following up on the single »Frozen Lattices Of Light«, Martin Kennedy of All India Radio fame brings us the cosmic doom epic »The Age Of The Machine Entities«, his new instrumental band Observers’ debut album. Set to be released into the universe on March 4, 2024, »The Age Of The Machine Entities« is a fusion of artistic brilliance that pays homage to the timeless mystery of »2001: A Space Odyssey«.

With decades of experience honing his craft in ambient rock outfit All India Radio, Kennedy pivots into the dark expanses of doom metal with Observers. His mastery of mood and atmosphere proves a natural fit, and across nine tracks the listener is treated to an instrumental reimagining of Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C Clark’s sci-fi epic.

Tonally, the darkness and mystery that define 2001 are at the heart of »The Age Of The Machine Entities«, and Observers chart a musical course through Dave Bowman’s journey into the unknown. Strap in for takeoff with the searing guitars of opener »Into The Eye«, and brace for the appropriately heart-pounding rush of »Pod Bay Doors«, featuring a mind-melting solo from Psycroptic’s Joe Haley, who also recorded the album.

“A dark, epic trek through the cosmos… atmospheric, melodic, and full of menace and wonder”

Dave isn’t the only star of the show, and the tragic Frank gets his due in the crushing »Frank Poole’s Dream«, a battering ram of drums and chugging guitars sprinkled with short-lived moments of spacey drift and soaring melody.

After passing through the forlorn valleys of »Moon Doom« and witnessing the shimmering »Star Child«, what lies at the end of Observers’ interstellar journey? None other than a brutally heavy cover of Pink Floyd »Umma Gumma« deep cut »The Narrow Way Part II«, a fittingly grandiose finale.

»The Age Of The Machine Entities« is exactly what it sets out to be – a dark, epic trek through the cosmos, conveyed through Kennedy’s molding of doom metal into a sound that’s atmospheric, melodic, and full of menace and wonder. But be warned, and prepare yourself for Observers to come aboard. Because without your space helmet, Dave? You’re going to find that rather difficult.

In the band’s own words:

“»The Age Of The Machine Entities« is entirely instrumental and takes us on a cosmic journey through melodic metal, atmospheric riffs and psychedelic ambient sequences with echoes of Gojira, Black Sabbath and Tangerine Dream and the early 70’s work of Pink Floyd.

The album was mixed by Joe Haley from Tasmania’s legendary Psycroptic and the line up is Rich Gray (Annihilator) on bass, Chris Bohm on drums, and guest soloists including Joe Haley and Jake Weber.

The all important visual aspect is brought to life by Ryan T Hancock (known for work with King Buffalo, Agnoxia, Robot God), who created the mesmerizing album artwork.”

Get »The Age Of The Machine Entities« on CD / Vinyl / Digital:
observers.bandcamp.com/album/the-age-of-the-machine-entities

Observers is:
Martin Kennedy (All India Radio) – Guitars and Soundscapes
Rich Gray (Annihilator) – Bass
Chris Bohm – Drums

Guest solos by Joe Haley (Psycroptic), Jake Weber, Ido Romano, Joao Corceiro, and Breno Machado.
Mixed by Joe Haley.
Cover art by Ryan T Hancock.

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