The Faceless

The Profile

The Faceless is an American technical death metal band formed in 2004, led by guitarist Michael Keene and known for complex compositions and the album Planetary Duality.

The band is associated with the technical/progressive death metal scene and is noted for albums such as Akeldama, Planetary Duality and Autotheism. Reviews emphasize intricate guitar work, harmonic content, and lineup changes centered around Michael Keene.

Reviews praise Planetary Duality as a landmark of modern technical death metal, highlighting intricate riffs, harmonization and melodic content. Critics note strong instrumental technique and distinctive arrangements. Production is mentioned as a weakness. Michael Keene is singled out as the central creative figure; lineup instability and personal issues are also noted.