Embryonic Anomaly Explained

Embryonic Anomaly
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Rings of Saturn
Cover:	EmbryonicAnomaly.jpg
Released:	May 25, 2010
Recorded:	January–February 2010
Studio:	Mayhemness Studios, Sacramento, California
Genre:	Deathcore technical death metal
Length:	35:07
Label:	Self-released
Producer:	Bob Swanson
Next Title:	Dingir
Next Year:	2013

Embryonic Anomaly is the debut studio album by American deathcore band Rings of Saturn. It was produced by Bob Swanson at Mayhemness Studios located in Sacramento, California. It was self-released by the band on May 25, 2010.^[1] Four months after the release, the band signed to Unique Leader Records. This was the only album to feature Peter Pawlak on vocals.^[2]

A remake of Embryonic Anomaly was released in February 2021 as part of the 10 year anniversary for the original CD. The remake includes new album art by Mark Cooper, production by Sammy Morales and drumming redone by Marco Pitruzzella.^[3]

Promotion and release

Embryonic Anomaly was re-released through Unique Leader on March 1, 2011. Unlike the band's second album Dingir, Embryonic Anomaly was recorded with the original lineup of only three members while they were at the ages ranging from 16 to 18 and were still attending high school.

Personnel

Rings of Saturn

• Peter Pawlak – vocals, vocal arrangement
• Lucas Mann – guitars, bass, keyboards, synthesizers, programming, vocal arrangement
• Brent Silletto – drums

Additional personnel

• Bob Swanson – production, mixing, mastering, tracking
• Jon Leyden – tracking
• Tony Koehl – artwork, photography
• Sammy Morales (2021 remake) – production, mixing, mastering

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rings of Saturn – Embryonic Anomaly (2010, CD). Discogs.
2. Web site: Rings Of Saturn Signs With Unique Leader Records - Blabbermouth.net. BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 25 November 2010.
3. Web site: Rings Of Saturn Finish Re-Recording "Embryonic Anomaly" . THEPRP . 5 November 2020 . wookubus . 13 January 2021.