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Washington, D.C. — Est. 2000

REFLUX

Progressive metalcore pioneers. The band that launched Tosin Abasi, Ash Avildsen, and Evan Brewer.

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The Illusion of Democracy — Prosthetic Records, 2004

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The Album

The Illusion of Democracy

Released October 12, 2004 via Prosthetic Records. Produced by Andreas Magnusson at Cue Recording Studios (Falls Church, VA) and Planet Red Studios (Richmond, VA). 11 tracks, 53 minutes of progressive metalcore that redefined the genre.

LabelProsthetic Records
ReleasedOct 12, 2004
GenreProgressive Metalcore
Rating5/5 Sputnikmusic
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Tracklist

  1. 01Above the Pyramid and the Eye4:15
  2. 02Thoughts Dictate Reality7:38
  3. 03An Ode to the Evolution of Human Consciousness3:59
  4. 04The Sudden Realization...6:33
  5. 05...Of What You Were Missing4:02
  6. 06-=[*]=- (Instrumental)4:17
  7. 07Single File to Bliss5:39
  8. 08There's No Sunlight In My Cubicle4:39
  9. 09The Keats Persona5:35
  10. 101984-2004 (Instrumental)1:14
  11. 11Modern Day Babylon6:02

The Legacy

Where Legends Were Forged

Founded in 2000 in Washington, D.C., Reflux was the crucible that shaped some of modern metal's most influential figures. Their only album became a cult classic, earning perfect scores and spawning careers that would reshape the entire genre.

A

Ash Avildsen

Lead Vocals

Founded Sumerian Records

T

Tosin Abasi

Guitar

Founded Animals as Leaders

E

Evan Brewer

Bass

Joined The Faceless, Fallujah

V

Vincent Vinh

Drums

Session musician

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