Artist: GORDIAN KNOT
Album: EMERGENT (CD US-IMPORT)

Release date: 2003
Media type: CD

In 1999, former Cynic bassist Sean Malone stunned the metal and progressive rock world with the debut release of his Gordian Knot project. Featuring a lineup of renowned musicians it blurred the distinction between rock and metal creating a defining statement for the genre.

Three years in the making the follow up album, Emergent, pushes the envelope even further. Perhaps heavier and more complex it seamlessly blends rock, metal and fusion. Once again Sean Malone has surrounded himself with a stellar cast of musicians:

Sean Malone - bass/ Stick (Cynic)
Jason Gobel - guitars (Cynic)
Bill Bruford - drums, percussion (King Crimson, Yes, Genesis)
Steve Hackett - guitars (Genesis)
Jim Matheos - guitars (Fates Warning, OSI)
Sean Reinert - drums, percussion (Cynic)
Paul Masvidal - guitar (Cynic)

In addition to the notable appearances of Bill Bruford, Steve Hackett and Jim Matheos “Emergent” marks the first time that the members of Cynic have all recorded together again. Scott Burns, the man who defined the death metal sound of the 90s and produced Cynic’s “Focus” album, has returned to co-produce the album.

TRACKLIST:

1. Arsis
2. Muttersprache
3. A Shaman's Whisper
4. Fischer's Gambit
5. Grace (Live
6. Some Brighter Thing
7. The Brook The Ocean
8. Singing Deep Mountain
9. Surround Me