A true modern classic. This is the last album Shrapnel Records ever released, and one of the only modern bands deserving of the Mike Varney stamp of approval. This album is basically at the crossroads between European power metal, American Thrash/Speed Metal, progressive metal and Cacophony/Racer X-tier dual guitar arrangements. These guys outshred everyone and it's a damn shame they don't have the recognition they deserve.
1. Dawn of Dissent
2. The Great Machine
3. Slaves Prelude
4. Slaves
5. Sparks of Rebellion
6. Cult of the Dead
7. Aeons Calling
8. Sirens
9. The Alchemist
10. Faster Than the Speed of Light (Raven cover)
Rick Hodes - Drums
Aaron Richert - Guitars
Matt Aub - Guitars, Vocals
Joe Konczal - Bass
Additional Musicians :
Lora Light - Vocals (soprano) (track 1)
Pat Keefe - Vocals (backing)
Sam Coe - Vocals (backing)
John Gallagher (Raven) - Vocals (lead) on track 10
Aaron Richert - Producer
Matt Aub - Co-producer
Kevin Gutierrez - Mixing
Bill Wolf - Mastering
James R. Barnhard - Artwork
Mike Gong - Photography, Graphic Design
Recorded at AMB Studios, Fairfax, VA, USA
Mixed at Assembly Line Recording, Vienna, VA, USA
Mastered at Wolf Productions, Arlington, VA, USA
Recorded and produced between June 2005 - December 2006
