Ecstatic Trance CD

Philadelphia’s A LIFE ONCE LOST have solidified their place at metal’s forefront with over a decade of boundary-pushing music. Their album Ecstatic Trance elevates their trademark rhythmic complexity and atmospheric depth to unprecedented levels. The record is anchored by hulking, jagged riffs and intricately syncopated grooves that provide a foundation for guitarist Doug Sabolick’s expansive, dynamic playing and Bob Meadows’s powerful, roaring vocals. Standout tracks such as “Madness Is God,” “Empty Forms,” “Something Awful,” and “The Blues” showcase dark, immersive melodies enriched by unexpected Hammond Organ layers, adding fresh dimensions to their raw intensity. As one of 2012’s most compelling metal releases, Ecstatic Trance confirms A LIFE ONCE LOST’s relentless drive to innovate and explore new sonic landscapes.