this is the first non-full length title i own from btbam. it is about half an hour of music, which is an respective duration for any hardcore album out there, so still quite long for an ep. 'hypersleep dialogues' marked the beginning of an album spanning conceptional story and the cooperation with metal blade alike. after releasing their first full length through lifeforce records and the four albums afterwards via victory (plus a cover album and a live record), they took the next step.
signing to metal blade they were able to get bigger promotion and more connections and recognition in the metal scene, which is quite proper. the story line that was set into motion here is about two individuals living on worlds lightyears apart. they both make life changing decisions that may even affect the universe. on parallax two they come together via a lightspeed journey and the story will be pushed further.
with only the first chapter of the story, understanding is difficult and everything is pretty cryptic. so you'll definitely need the follower. but this will be a different story. the musical part is outstanding as usual. even a bit more metal than 'the great misdirect'. more focused and less wackiness. though, we're speaking in btbam terms again of course, so don't expect this to be your average metal record. but everyone who followed their stuff will know what i mean.
actually i wanted to give some links here for your audio pleasure, unfortunately i am unable to find some. but i trust you guys out there are in the position to find some downloadable material by yourself. with the vinyl itself, i was lucky. when i snagged it last year it had been long sold out. somehow a clear pink coloured copy managed to survive and wait for me at underdog record store in cologne. my hands started to shake as i got aware of the little gem i held in my hands. took it for eigthteen instead of the fifty bucks discogs asking price. yepp, good day! metal blade. 2012.
