This year-old group is still looking for a label, but it shouldn't be long before we see a full-length release with the obvious skill and talent displayed on Splinters of Change. Extreme technicality and a great aggressiveness drive Gnostic's progressive sound, with brilliant, agile displays of musicianship on all fronts. Vocals come in the form of Kevin Freeman's punctuated yell, which seems very appropriate to the mix.
The drums and guitars are all over the place with rich, dexterous riffs, and Stephen Morley's bass lines are some of the best you'll hear. Keep your ears open for more from Gnostic in the near future; this is one talented group that is sure to gain a lot of attention in the coming years. (9/10)
editor’s note: This is not the same Gnostic that released Evoking the Demon.
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