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An Epic
Orthrus →5 listeners60 plays
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about this album
An Epic is the debut album for the Vermont progressive metal duo, Orthrus, not to be confused with the Virginia based band of the same name. The album was meant to mirror a traditional epic, as it takes you through the ups and downs of a long adventure. Each song is an experiment in a different genre. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
why this is interesting
This debut merits listening for its thoughtful structural ambition. Rather than pursuing a singular sound, Orthrus constructs each track as a distinct genre experiment while maintaining an overarching narrative arc—a genuinely rare balance in progressive metal. The duo treats the album form itself seriously, organizing songs to evoke the emotional landscape of classical epics: triumph, struggle, reflection, transformation. This conceptual discipline, paired with the technical demands of executing multiple genres convincingly, creates something that rewards sustained attention. It's an album that respects both compositional craft and listener intelligence, suggesting artists genuinely interested in what their medium can express.
