War of Being

War of Being
Studio album by
Tesseract
Released15 September 2023 (2023-09-15)
Recorded2022
StudioMiddle Farm Studios, Newton Abbot, Devon
Genre
Length60:43
LabelKscope
Producer
Tesseract chronology
Sonder
(2018) 		War of Being
(2023)
Singles from War of Being
  1. "War of Being"
    Released: 12 July 2023[1]
  2. "The Grey"
    Released: 16 August 2023[2]
  3. "Legion"
    Released: 13 September 2023[3]

War of Being is the fifth studio album by British progressive metal band Tesseract. The album was released on 15 September 2023 through Kscope. It was self-produced by the band and Peter Miles.[4][5][6]

Background and promotion

On 24 May 2022, Tesseract announced that they were beginning to record the new album.[7] On 26 September, the band's rhythm guitarist James Monteith shared that recording sessions have wrapped for the album.[8]

On 12 July 2023, Tesseract published the lead single and title track "War of Being" and an accompanying music video. At the same time, they officially announced the album itself and release date, whilst also revealing the album cover and the track list.[9] On 16 August, Tesseract unveiled the second single "The Grey".[10][11] On 13 September, two days before the album release, the band released the third single "Legion" along with a music video.[12][13]

War of Being video game

On 7 August, the band announced a video game to coincide with the release of the album. The game is compatible with both VR and desktop platforms and was developed with Unreal Engine 5. A gameplay trailer for the project is available on YouTube.[14] The game further explores the concept of the album; it was released in early access on Steam on 11 August.[10][11] Vocalist Daniel Tompkins serves as the game's lead designer.[15]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Blabbermouth.net9/10[16]
Distorted Sound10/10[17]
Kerrang![18]
Louder Sound[19]
Wall of Sound9.5/10[20]

The album received critical acclaim from critics. Dom Lawson from Blabbermouth.net gave the album 9 out of 10 and said: "As certified standard bearers for this kind of ultra-contemporary progressive metal, Tesseract do not really need to take risks with their music like this. But War of Being, for all its familiar moments, is the bravest and boldest record they have made to date. The sound of a great band discovering multiple new paths to greatness is something to behold."[16] Dan McHugh of Distorted Sound scored the album 10 out of 10 and said: "Very few bands can acquire your full attention span for an hour but Tesseract aren't just your average bunch of musicians. They're frontrunners, flagbearers and continue to astound with their abundance of talents. The instrumentation and overarching concept encourage the listener to dig deeper into every nuance and how it plays a part in the overall product and this will take multiple playthroughs to fully appreciate. Another stunning release from metal's great innovators."[17] Kerrang! gave the album 4 out of 5 and stated: "What they do so wonderfully on this album is deliver complexity without sacrificing melody and accessibility. From start to finish, War of Being will take you on an introspective journey, leaving you wanting to embark on the experience again and again. This could well be their most important album to date."[18]

Louder Sound gave the album a positive review and stated: "In that way, War of Being couldn't have hit a more appropriate end. It's a comprehensive masterpiece that summarises every emotional frequency and style of songwriting that Tesseract have touched since they emerged. Instantly, it's affirmed itself as this band's quintessential release – not to mention a frontrunner for metal album of the year."[19] Wall of Sound scored the album 9.5/10 and wrote: "War of Being is an album that starts incredibly strongly and only gets better and better as it goes along. In fact, it's one of those records that is more than just a band's new album, it's an experience, a mind-expanding journey into breathtaking heavy music soundscapes."[20]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Acle Kahney, James Monteith, Jay Postones, Daniel Tompkins, and Amos Williams; "Natural Disaster", "Legion", "Sirens", and "Burden" co-written by Katherine Ellen Marsh.

War of Being track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Natural Disaster"6:06
2."Echoes"5:46
3."The Grey"6:07
4."Legion"6:00
5."Tender"4:37
6."War of Being"11:02
7."Sirens"4:57
8."Burden"6:34
9."Sacrifice"9:34
Total length:60:43

Personnel

Tesseract

  • Daniel Tompkins – lead vocals, backing vocals, engineering, concept
  • Acle Kahney – lead guitar, engineering, mixing, mastering, composition
  • James 'Metal' Monteith – rhythm guitar
  • Amos Williams – bass, growls, backing vocals, engineering, composition, concept, layout, design
  • Jay Postones – drums, percussion

Additional personnel

  • Tesseract – production, arranging
  • Peter Miles – production, engineering, arranging, synth, sound design
  • Randy Slaugh – co-production, engineering, synth, sound design
  • Katherine Marsh – co-production, engineering, arranging, composition, backing vocals
  • Forrester Savell – co-production, engineering
  • Isambard Warburton – engineering
  • Aidan O'Brien – composition
  • Shatner Bassoon – artwork
  • Scott Robinson – layout, design

Charts

Chart performance for War of Being
Chart (2023) Peak
position
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[21] 68
Scottish Albums (OCC)[22] 24
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[23] 13
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[24] 9
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[25] 4

References

  1. ^ "TesseracT Unveil New Album "War Of Being", Announce Fall North American Tour With Intervals, Alluvial & More". ThePRP. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  2. ^ "TesseracT Premiere New Single "The Grey", Launch 'War Of Being' Video Game On Steam". ThePRP. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  3. ^ "TesseracT Premiere "Legion" Music Video". ThePRP. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Tesseract Announces New Album 'War Of Being'". Blabbermouth.net. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  5. ^ "TesseracT announce new album War Of Being and world tour". Kerrang!. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  6. ^ "TesseracT return with 11-minute epic War Of Being". Louder Sound. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  7. ^ "TesseracT Are In The Studio". ThePRP. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Tesseract's New Album Is Done, Out Sometime In 2023". Metal Injection. 26 September 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  9. ^ "TesseracT Announce New Album War of Being, Unveil Title Track: Stream". Consequence. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  10. ^ a b "Tesseract release new single "The Grey" alongside immersive video game". Lambgoat. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  11. ^ a b "TesseracT launches immersive game with new track "The Grey"". Chaoszine. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  12. ^ "TesseracT crash land with new single 'Legion'". Soundsphere. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  13. ^ "TesseracT release new music video for 'Legion'". Distorted Sound. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  14. ^ "TesseracT Announce War Of Being Video Game". ThePRP. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  15. ^ Donovan, Imogen (14 August 2023). "Metal band TesseracT launch VR game 'War Of Being'". NME. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  16. ^ a b Lawson, Dom (14 September 2023). "TESSERACT War Of Being". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  17. ^ a b McHugh, Dan (15 September 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: War Of Being – TesseracT". Distorted Sound Mag. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  18. ^ a b Hingle, James (13 September 2023). "Album review: TesseracT – War of Being". Kerrang!. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  19. ^ a b Mills, Matt (14 September 2023). "Tesseract's War Of Being is a progressive metal masterpiece and a frontrunner for album of the year". Louder Sound. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  20. ^ a b Whitfield, Rod (11 September 2023). "TesseracT – War of Being (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  21. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Tesseract – War of Being" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  22. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  23. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  24. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  25. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 September 2023.

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