Formed in 1987 in Canberra, Alchemist are an Australian avant-garde/progressive metal band known for blending psychedelic, electronic and extreme-metal elements. Line-up (as listed in reviews): Adam Agius (guitars, vocals), John Bray (bass), Rodney Holder (drums), Roy Trokington (guitars).

Alchemist are noted for ambitious, atmospheric compositions that mix progressive structures, psychedelic/space textures and occasional extreme-metal aggression.

DeBaser reviews praise Alchemist's blend of progressive, psychedelic and avant-garde metal across multiple albums. Reviewers highlight strong atmospheres, evocative melodies and Adam Agius's versatile vocals. Spiritech is often cited as a peak; Tripsis and Organasm are noted for their dreamlike and experimental qualities. Lunasphere is acclaimed compositionally but criticized for low production quality.

For:Fans of progressive/avant-garde metal, psychedelic/space metal, and listeners who like Tool or Voivod.

 it is intense, very intense, because the atmospheres and melodies contained in this album have an uncommon expressiveness that will leave a mark on you for better or worse.

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 the downside is represented by the really low-quality production and unacceptable even for the era, which does not do justice to the work done by the band, appearing dirty and inaccurate and making the sounds of individual instruments unclear, with volumes sometimes adjusted in a totally off way (especially regarding the drums in various episodes).

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