Tripsis Explained

Tripsis
Type:	studio
Artist:	Alchemist
Cover:	Tripsis.jpg
Alt:	Album cover art
Recorded:	2005–2007 at Backbeach Studios, Rye, Victoria^[1]
Genre:	Progressive metal Avant-garde metal Extreme metal Death metal
Length:	42:57
Label:	Chatterbox (Australia) Relapse (U.S.)
Prev Title:	Embryonics
Prev Year:	2005

Tripsis is the sixth and final full-length studio album by the Australian progressive metal band Alchemist. Recorded in 2007, Adam Agius stated that the songwriting focused on a consistently heavy approach.^[2] A promotional music video for the song "Wrapped in Guilt" was planned.^[3] A music video for "Tongues and Knives" premiered on 8 October 2008.^[4]

When asked on the meaning of the album, Agius remarked:

Track listing

1. "Wrapped in Guilt" − 4:34
2. "Tongues and Knives" − 5:15
3. "Nothing in No Time" − 5:50
4. "Anticipation of a High" − 4:34
5. "Grasp the Air" − 4:36
6. "CommunicHate" − 4:26
7. "Substance for Shadow" − 4:50
8. "God Shaped Hole" − 5:05
9. "Degenerative Breeding" − 3:47

Credits

• Adam Agius − vocals, guitar, keyboards
• Roy Torkington − guitar, artwork, layout and design
• John Bray − bass guitar
• Rodney Holder − drums, percussion

Release history

Country	Release Date
Australia
Canada
United States
Europe
Worldwide

Notes and References

1. http://www.alchemist.com.au/html/latest-info.htm Alchemist - Latest information - News, shows, competitions
2. http://www.metalunderground.com/bands/details.cfm?bandid=1427 Metal Bands - Alchemist (Metal Underground . com)
3. http://www.hailmetal.com/gate.html?name=MReviews&op=show&rid=323 When It Reigns, It Fkn Hails! - Reviews | Interviews | Alchemist: Interview With Adam Agius
4. Web site: ALCHEMIST: 'Tongues And Knives' Video Posted Online. 8 December 2008. blabbermouth.net. 2009-03-21.