This Is Primal Directive: Why The Contortionist’s 2010 album “Exoplanet” is a prog-metal cornerstone
Certain albums and bands have that “it” factor. It’s often established on a debut record, where a promising band’s songwriting tends to shine above their peers. Progressive metal darlings The Contortionist surely qualify as a band that continues to evolve and transcend typical genre conventions with each record. While there is a stark difference between…