VIPASSI release "Labyrinthine Hex" with band playthrough

'Lightless' out Jan 26!

VIPASSI Showcase Unparalleled Collaborative Synergy on "Labyrinthine Hex" Vipassi - "Labyrinthine Hex" (Official Studio Playthrough) 2023 VIPASSI laid their foundation on their debut album 'Śūnyatā' in 2017. Originally formed as a project between Daniel Presland (Drums - Ne Obliviscaris, Black Lava, Virvum) & Ben Boyle (Guitars - Black Lava, Hadal Maw, AMDBL) to explore new concepts and sounds not currently engaged by their projects, the band has since grown to add Arran McSporran (Fretless Bass - Virvum, Utopia, Cosmitorium) & Benjamin Baret (Guitars - Ne Obliviscaris, Maer). Following their first single "Phainesthai", released on the 15th of November, the band further showcases their technical prowess on their second single off the upcoming album 'Lightless'. Immersing the listener into a labyrinth of intricate melodies, rhythmical complexities and a symphony of emotions - "Labyrinthine Hex" proves that VIPASSI don't need lyrics to tell a story. Accompanying the release of this brand new single is an enchanting studio performance, capturing the full band in their element as they breathe life into "Labyrinthine Hex". The playthrough provides an intimate glimpse into the collaborative synergy that defines VIPASSI's creative process, displaying the virtuosity of each band member as they weave an embroidery of progressive metal brilliance. Watch the masterful studio play-through for "Labyrinthine Hex": https://youtu.be/57YmrVajeGU 'Lightless' comes out 26 January, 2024. Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/vipassi-lightless To request an interview with Vipassi, please e-mail Sébastien Gamez at sebastien.gamez@season-of-mist.com The cover art was created by Xenoyr (https://www.xenoyr.com/) Tracklist 1. Lightless (5:07) 2. Labyrinthine Hex (7:11) [WATCH] 3. Morningstar (6:57) 4. Shapshu (4:23) 5. Phainesthai (5:49) [WATCH] 6. Ruination Glow (6:05) 7. Neon Rain (3:59) 8. Promethea (10:42) Total runtime: 50:13 Style: Instrumental progressive metal FFO: Ne Obliviscaris, Beyond Creation, Aubury, Virvum Photo by Joe Ritson In Buddhist tradition, VIPASSI is the twenty-second of the twenty-eight Buddhas. Etymologically, the name has its roots in clear vision – a being of extreme contemplation. The band of the same name is a world-spnning instrumental extreme metal band from the lands of Australia, France and the UK. With members of acts such as Ne Obliviscaris, Black Lava, Hadal Maw & Virvum, their work on the 2017 debut album 'Sunyata', which has a loose signification of Emptiness or Void, set the grounds for a technically impressive and fully instrumental exploration of sonic textures in what can best be described as – a divine experience reaching the depths of the human soul. Originally made as a project between Daniel Presland (Drums) and Ben Boyle (Guitars) as far back as 2007 to explore new concepts and sounds not currently engaged by their projects at the time, the band has since then grown and expanded to an international connection of like-minded musicians and virtuosos with Arran McSporran (Fretless Bass) and Benjamin Baret (Guitars). Further exploring their labyrinthine textures and layers of sounds, the band VIPASSI is back with their sophomore album 'Lightless'. The album shifts from the realm of the void towards a clash of light and dark – and sees the band expanding into even more technical and experimental realms, pushing the limits of their own ideas and abilities to heights unimagined when the band began all those years ago. Lineup Daniel Presland - Drums Ben Boyle - Guitars & Synths Arran McSporran - Fretless Bass Benjamin Baret - Guitar Solos Recording Bushido Studios, Melbourne, Australia with additional recording in Gandia, Spain & Bordeaux, France. Production Sound Engineer - Troy Mccosker Mixing & Mastering Engineer - Mark Lewis Cover Art Xenoyr - https://www.xenoyr.com/ Bio Sébastien Gamez Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/vipassi-lightless Available formats: CD Digipak Digital Download 12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black 12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Black & White Splatters Links Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vipassi/1082297817 Bandcamp: https://vipassi.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vipassiband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vipassiband/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7GWniL0LcVnR9Ptiaa5J1