Augury

Montreal, QC progressive death metal masters Augury have flown under the radar for quite some time now. Their 2009 release, Fragmentary Evidence, brought the band some new-found recognition, but their debut, Concealed, which was released five years prior, has gone unnoticed by many due to Augury's humble beginnings with Galy Records. Originally recorded with Yannick St-Amand (Martyr, Unexpect) and mixed by Jean-Francois Dagenais (Katyklysm, Misery Index), the record is a staple in the underground scene. Now, the band have re-released Concealed, completely remastered, with an additional two tracks from a 2006 demo, as well as new packaging. The result is remarkable: the technical guitar work, chugging riffs and melodious leads sound even mightier and flawless, while the philosophical and sci-fi subject matter takes on even greater importance. Even now, seven years later, Concealed remains a truly groundbreaking release from one of the most esteemed bands to emerge out of the Quebecois tech-death scene.