Playthrough: “Driftwood” from Allegaeon!

Despite the arrival of “The Ossuary Lens” being less than a month away, Denver Colorado Technical Death Metal heroes Allegaeon are keeping their cards close to their collective chests about its content, only allowing Metal Blade Records to release the one single in advance. That cut is “Driftwood“, which has now seen a full band playthrough video premier in full technicolor glory ahead of the 4th April album. Pre-orders are available over at bandcamp.

Guitarist Greg Burgess comments: “We have worked with Dave Otero at Flatline Audio since the beginning of our career, so seventeen years now. Dave always provides a comfortable working environment, amazing ideas, and a career-spanning understanding of what has made Allegaeon, Allegaeon. This song holds a special place in Allegaeon history, honestly. This piece was written for “Apoptosis” by our then-brand new bassist Booboo. In its original form, it was so tech death, I don’t think we knew how to incorporate it into the Allegaeon sound when he submitted it. Fast forward six years and, as we were kicking around ideas for this album, I remembered the piece, and asked Booboo if he wouldn’t mind if I took a crack at possibly rearranging its format a little smoother into the Allegaeon sound. I just wanted there to be a little bit more repetition of some parts. The song turned out amazing. Always goes to show – never throw out anything as you never know when it’ll come back.”