Apoptosis
Studio album by
Allegaeon
ReleasedApril 19, 2019
StudioFlatline Audio in Fort Collins, CO
Genre
Length56:25
LabelMetal Blade
ProducerDave Otero
Allegaeon chronology
Proponent for Sentience
(2016)		 Apoptosis
(2019)		 DAMNUM
(2022)
Singles from Apoptosis
  1. "Stellar Tidal Disruption"
    Released: January 31, 2019
  2. "Extremophiles (B)"
    Released: March 14, 2019
  3. "Colors of the Currents"
    Released: April 23, 2019
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Distorted Sound10/10[1]
Ghost Cult9/10[2]

Apoptosis is the fifth studio album by American death metal band Allegaeon. Produced by the band's longtime producer Dave Otero, the album was released on April 23, 2019 through Metal Blade Records. This is the first Allegaeon record to feature bassist Brandon Michael and the last to feature drummer Brandon Park.

Loudwire named it one of the 50 best metal albums of 2019.[3]

Musical style

Describing the album, vocalist Riley McShane stated "'Thematically, this record is all about contrast, and the music reflects that perfectly. The vocals are heavier than ever, but there are also more clean sections. The drums are faster than ever but also more dynamic, and the guitar playing is lower and slower than on most previous albums, but also provides long, melodic and beautiful sections throughout.'"[4]

The song "Colors of the Currents" is an instrumental track featuring guitarist Greg Burgess playing classical guitar alongside Christina Sandsengen.[5]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Allegaeon, except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Parthenogenesis" (instrumental) 2:15
2."Interphase // Meiosis" 5:09
3."Extremophiles (B)" 5:54
4."The Secular Age" 4:37
5."Exothermic Chemical Combustion" 4:43
6."Extremophiles (A)" 4:03
7."Metaphobia" 4:14
8."Tsunami and Submergence" 6:26
9."Colors of the Currents" (instrumental; feat. Christina Sandsengen)Greg Burgess, Christina Sandsengen2:39
10."Stellar Tidal Disruption" 6:07
11."Apoptosis" 10:19
Total length:56:25
Vinyl Edition Bonus Track
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
12."Concerto in Dm (BWV 1052)"Johann Sebastian Bach7:21
Total length:63:41

Charts

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Top Album Sales (Billboard)[6] 66
Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[7] 2
Independent Albums (Billboard)[8] 13

Personnel

Allegaeon
  • Riley McShane – vocals
  • Greg Burgess – electric guitar, classical guitar
  • Michael Stancel – electric guitar
  • Brandon Michael – bass
  • Brandon Park – drums

References

  1. ↑ Weaver, James (April 16, 2019). "ALBUM REVIEW: Apoptosis - Allegaeon". Distorted Sound. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  2. ↑ Gill, Kim (April 17, 2019). "ALBUM REVIEW: Allegaeon - Apoptosis". Ghost Cult. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  3. ↑ "The 50 Best Metal Albums of 2019". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. December 3, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  4. ↑ Hartmann, Graham (January 31, 2019). "Allegaeon Revel Blissfully Brutal Track, Announce New Album". Loudwire. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  5. ↑ "ALLEGAEON|Apoptosis". Metal Blade Records. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Allegaeon Chart History: Top Album Sales". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on May 9, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Allegaeon Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on May 9, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Allegaeon Chart History: Independent Albums". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on May 9, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
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