Atheist Albums

I heard a lot about the Band Atheist and the Album Unquestionable Presence is this or any other of their albums currently available.

I have heard they are in a similar vein to CYNIC

Elements and Unquestionable Presence have ben re-released recently ... don't buy any ridiculously priced original pressings.

I recommend you start with Elements, the re-release contains some brilliant live recordings.

QUATERMASS wrote: I heard a lot about the Band Atheist and the Album Unquestionable Presence is this or any other of their albums currently available. I have heard they are in a similar vein to CYNIC

They're not really like Cynic at all. Totally different sound.

I'd agree in starting with Elements. It's their most accessible work.

Aside from Unquestionable and Elements they had an album called Piece Of Time, which was their debut and the only album with Roger Patterson (phenomenal bassist that died in an accident.)

There isn't really another band that sounds like Atheist. But from that era of US death metal Nocturnus (first two albums) might be of interest to you as well. Though, they are heavier still.

To the best of my knowledge,atheist & cynic once shared the same bassist (Tony Choy) or was he also in Pestilence?In my opinion cynic & athiest have a similar concept but,an entirely different sound.They're both very musical & incorporate use of rudiments & time signatures with great perfection but,it ends there.As for atheist recomendations,you can't go wrong with "piece of time" or "unquestionable presence".I've also heard a few songs of "elements" which,contrary to what I said in regards to the differences between atheist & cynic,would be probabily the closest they've come to sounding like cynic.Maybe it's the vocals or the way it's been produced?!?!

Ex-Atheist drummer Steve Flynn has a new project which can be heard at:

www.myspace.com/gnosticmusic

Personally I don't think it compares to atheist but,don't let what I said put you off.Visit the link & decide for yourself.Other bands you may want to discover (if you ain't already),of a similar style include:Death,Control Denied & Pestilence.

 

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theprogfather wrote: To the best of my knowledge,atheist & cynic once shared the same bassist (Tony Choy) or was he also in Pestilence?In my opinion cynic & athiest have a similar concept but,an entirely different sound.They're both very musical & incorporate use of rudiments & time signatures with great perfection but,it ends there.As for atheist recomendations,you can't go wrong with "piece of time" or "unquestionable presence".I've also heard a few songs of "elements" which,contrary to what I said in regards to the differences between atheist & cynic,would be probabily the closest they've come to sounding like cynic.Maybe it's the vocals or the way it's been produced?!?! Ex-Atheist drummer Steve Flynn has a new project which can be heard at: www.myspace.com/gnosticmusic Personally I don't think it compares to atheist but,don't let what I said put you off.Visit the link & decide for yourself.Other bands you may want to discover (if you ain't already),of a similar style include:Death,Control Denied & Pestilence.

Yep, Choy played in Pestilence as well (Pestilence actually stole him from Atheist, they had some ill feelings between the bands at the time. Atheist guys weren't very happy.) Testimony Of The Ancients (Pestilence) could make an interesting listen to anyone interested in prog metal of that time. It leans more on the thrash side of things though. There's some excellent pseudo emotional leads on that album. Makes me think: "Melrose Place Metal" It's great.

mrbungle140 wrote: was it not sean malone that played with cynic ?????????

Yes he was the bassist alright.

Paul Masvidal	vocals/guitars   (see also Master, Death)
Jason Gobel	guitars
Sean Malone	bass   (see also Aghora)
Sean Reinert	drums   (see also Aghora, Death)

taken from www.bnrmetal.com a great metal website