Synaptik "Justify & Reason"

Country: UK
Genre(s): Progressive Metal
Label: Divebomb Records (DIVE129)
Format: CD, digital
Release date: March 10, 2017
Tracklist: 
The CD version includes a remixed debut album, The Mechanisms of Consequence, as a second disc.
CD 1
1. The Incredible Machine (6:13)
2. Human Inhuman (6:27)
3. Conscience (8:45)
4. White Circles (6:18)
5. Esc Ctrl (7:17)
Bonus CD tracks:
7. A Man Dies
8. As I Am as I Was
9. I Am the Ghost (Intro)
10. Your Cold Dead Trace

CD 2 "The Mechanisms Of Consequence" Brain Spark Edition
1. Truths That Wake
2. A Man Dies
3. I Am The Ghost
4. Your Cold Dead Trace
5. Irresistible Shade
6. Vacancy Of Mind
7. As I Am, As I Was
8. Utopia In Our Eyes
9. All Lies
10. Allies
11. Your Cold Dead Trace (Tecchio Mix)

Line-up: 
John Knight – Vocals
Ian Knight – Guitar
Kev Jackson – Bass
Pete Loades – Drums
Jack Murton – Lead Guitars

Description/Reviews: 

Opening track, ‘The Incredible Machine’ kicks into action furiously with rich melodic vocals from vocalist, John Knight to accompany the intricate guitars and changeable backdrop. The intelligible transitions quickly show their talent and craftsmanship and prove they run a tight ship, with all the rights cogs turning in unison, coming together to amass to six minutes of epicness. Luckily they grip you and give you many ‘reasons’ to keep listening…

Read the full review by Carina Lawrence at darkartconspiracy.com

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Synaptik "The Mechanisms of Consequence"

Country: Germany
Sub Genre: Progressive Metal, Thrash
Label: Rebel Tune Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: September 26, 2014
Tracklist: 

1. Truths That Wake - 05:14
2. A Man Dies - 05:31
3. I Am The Ghost (Intro) - 01:01
4. Your Cold Dead Trace - 05:10
5. Irresistible Shade - 05:25
6. Vacancy Of Mind - 04:30
7. As I Am, As I Was - 07:22
8. Utopia In Our Eyes - 05:32
9. All Lies (Intro) - 01:28
10. Allies - 05:24
11. Your Cold Dead Trace (Bonus track)

Line-up: 
John Knight - Vocals
Ian Knight - Guitar
Kev Jackson - Bass
Jack Murton - Guitar
Pete Loades - Drums

   With
Alan Tecchio (ex Hades / Watchtower) - Vocals (11)

Description/Reviews: 

While listening to this “The Mechanisms of Consequence” (TMC) you get the impression that Synaptik have a universal passport that takes them from one musical territory to another without border control even batting an eyelid. At its core the music is an enjoyable Thrash Metal but there are also several hints of Death Metal, particularly with the style of drumming. Power Metal can be invoked in some melodies and if you listen carefully you might hear some riffs with the dark ambience of Black Metal. And of course, when you consider these genre affiliations as well as the numerous tempo breaks and mood swings, the Progressive genre is automatically added to the picture. Despite its multi-facetedness the album feels very homogenous.

 Read the full review by Chris Galea at  powerofmetal.dk

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