Never has the idea of regenesis been so poignant than with TesseracT now on their fifth singer, they’re a band that have repeatedly had to push the reset button in order to keep moving forward. But their uncompromising reluctance to give in or up has made them a pivotal force in today’s progressive landscape. Quietly heralded as ‘the future of metal’ or ‘modern day prog masters’ they’ve carved a chasmal niche, originally spearheading a renaissance in technical progressive metal and now trendsetting the second, less abrasive phase of the movement. But it hasn’t come without its penalties. Cynicism, abandonment, resentment – their fans, or ex-fans, have not been reticent in reaction to their shifting incarnations.
“After the shit that we’ve had over the past few years from public and industry alike we’re not afraid of what people can throw at us any more,” says bassist Amos Williams, without a hint of exasperation.
