Release Date July 31st, 2026
Format Digital
Genre Blackened Death Metal
Origin Australia
Complexant brings together musicians from across Australia under one blackened death metal banner. Since entering the national live circuit in 2022, the band has built its name through singles, extensive touring and the 2023 EP “A Rite Of Passage.” Its lineup features Shannon Zivkovic and Gavin Bradley on guitars, Dan Greigsy on vocals, Chris Tuckley on bass and Seb Su on drums. Appearances alongside major international death metal acts placed Complexant before larger crowds long before its debut album was ready. Those years are evident in the disciplined interaction between the guitars, rhythm section and vocals. The band draws from black metal’s icy tremolo work and ceremonial darkness, locking those traits into low tuned death metal riffing and severe rhythmic impact. “Apex” marks its first full length release after four years of steady activity, issued through Bleeding Art Collective in partnership with Blood Blast Distribution.
“Apex” spreads ten songs across about thirty four minutes, maintaining a relentless pace through rapid double kick patterns, tremolo lines, dissonant chords and churning riffs that rarely release their grip. The twin guitars switch between blackened textures, descending death metal patterns and compact bursts of discord, backed by bass that deepens the lower frequencies beneath Seb Su’s exact percussion. Dan Greigsy uses deep gutturals and higher shrieks with restraint, bringing enough vocal variation to prevent the attack from settling into one blunt shape. Joey Marsh tracked the vocals at Beyond The Marsh Studios, Shannon Zivkovic handled the guitar and bass sessions, and Matt Priso created the cover artwork. Christian Donaldson’s mix and master present every riff with defined edges, prominent drums and a bright upper range, though the compressed ceiling flattens some distinction when consecutive songs reach similar levels of intensity.
The songwriting relies heavily on continuous aggression, blast driven momentum and tightly packed riff changes; the middle sequence can merge into one extended assault during an initial spin. Tempo drops and heavier rhythmic turns supply necessary contrast, and the short running time stops the narrow dynamic range from becoming a larger problem. “Apex” is a disciplined debut whose riff craft, vocal menace and sustained aggression outweigh its restricted tonal range, offering enough substance for repeated spins while leaving Complexant space to expand its sound on the next album.
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