Allegaeon x Gorod

Allegaeon are a technical death metal band from Colorado that continue to evolve. Their latest full-length, The Ossuary Lens, is their seventh and the first with original vocalist Ezra Haynes since his 2015 departure after Elements of the Infinite. Allegaeon and Gorod perform at The Underworld, London, on 13 September 2026 at 5:00 pm.

The cleaner vocal approach on the last three albums refreshed Allegaeon, but it is notable to hear Haynes' graveled delivery back in the fold on this technically driven work. The science-based lyrics are as challenging as the progressive musicianship, resulting in songs rooted in melodic, technical death metal. It is a sound that Haynes refers to as "melotech" (melodic, technical death metal).

"I think in the beginning we were a little more stripped down," adds Burgess. "Very guitar-forward, focused melodeath. Over time, I think more technical, symphonic and progressive elements crept in. Finally, where we are today is all of that combined, added with more ambient elements." While not a concept album in the traditional sense, there is an overarching theme to the new album — The Ossuary Lens is a representation of several different viewpoints of death.

As has been the case with much of the Allegaeon catalog to date, "We touched on some classic Allegaeon science-related topics, such as chaos theory and dark matter, while also strumming the chords of more introspective topics such as alcoholism, relationships, perseverance," says Haynes.

The Ossuary Lens was recorded with producer Dave Otero at Flatline Audio studio in Denver, CO.

"We have worked with Dave Otero at Flatline Audio since the beginning of our career," adds Burgess. "So 17 years now. Dave always provides a comfortable working environment, ideas, and a career-spanning understanding of what has made Allegaeon, Allegaeon."

The Ossuary Lens marks a new chapter for the band.