DIAGONAL · The Second Mechanism | TRANSPARENT ORANGE LP

Die hard edition - should be transparent orange or clear vinyl, comes with slipmat and poster. Still sealed.

Limited to 200 copies.

Background information about 'The Second Mechanism'

Diagonal unleashes a mind-bending sonic expedition with "The Second Mechanism", an album that pushes the boundaries of progressive rock into uncharted territories. This British quartet crafts intricate soundscapes that feel both ancient and futuristic, weaving together hypnotic rhythms, crushing riffs, and ethereal atmospheres that transport listeners to otherworldly dimensions. Each track unfolds like a chapter in an epic science fiction novel, with "Voyage/Paralysis" setting the stage for an interstellar journey that never looks back.

The album's centerpiece, "These Yellow Sands", showcases the band's ability to seamlessly blend crushing heaviness with delicate melodic passages, while "Mitocondria" explores cellular-level intensity through progressive arrangements that feel both organic and mechanized. The second half delivers equally powerful moments with "Hulks" providing thunderous momentum and "Capsizing" serving as a dramatic finale that leaves you breathless and craving more.

For fans of:
King Crimson, Tool, Mastodon, Neurosis, Elder

Track listing

A1. Voyage/Paralysis
A2. These Yellow Sands
A3. Mitocondria
B1. Hulks
B2. Capsizing

Manufacturer: 375 Media GmbH, Schlachthofstraße 36A, 21079 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: riseaboverecords.com