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THE REVIEW
Released in 1989, "Piece Of Time" is one of those albums that initiated the movement we now know as Technical Death Metal. With this album, Atheist disrupted the concept of Death Metal (though not as much as with their later albums) by playing intricate and technical songs like no one had dared before.
The title track opens with a bass line from the great Roger Patterson (R.I.P): there's no doubt about it, "Piece Of Time" immediately presents itself as aggressive and heavy. Kelly Shaefer composes stratospheric riffs reminiscent of more technical Thrash: his scream/growl is inspired and fits the genre well. On drums, Steve Flynn doesn't miss a beat and delivers a phenomenal performance: his transitions and technical prowess impress more and more with each listen. Bassist Patterson gives his best and takes center stage in several passages, leaving the listener in awe.
"Piece Of Time" is undoubtedly Atheist's least original album, but it boasts explosive tracks that have made metal history. Despite the somewhat muddled production, "Piece Of Time" is still a masterpiece. Every lover of technical Death, and not, should make it their own.
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Released in 1989, Piece Of Time by Atheist helped shape the technical death metal genre with intricate and aggressive songs. Featuring standout performances by Roger Patterson, Kelly Shaefer, and Steve Flynn, the album is a landmark despite its less polished production. It remains a must-have for fans of technical death metal and metal history.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Atheist
Atheist are an American technical death metal band from Florida, formed in 1987. Known for virtuosic musicianship, jazz fusion elements, and philosophical lyrics, they released landmark albums in 1990–1993 and returned with Jupiter in 2010.09 Reviews
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By sinaftersin
Atheist have a decidedly unusual depth for a metal band, and they approach life and philosophy as no one else had done—or will do—within the movement.
An album that a fan cannot pass up, but that may seem less accessible to some newcomers.
