The Simulation [Explicit] - Born of Osiris Born of Osiris recently released their new song "The Accused" alongside the announcement of a new album called The Simulation. In my writeup, I wondered aloud how the record was only eight tracks when Born of Osiris had recently announced they were re-hitting the studio to record three more songs on top of the ten they already recorded. Now guitarist Lee McKinney has revealed the answer - there are two records and one of them has yet to be announced.
4-panel Digipak with 12-page booklet.
"The Simulation" is a powerful CD release by progressive metal band Born Of Osiris, issued by the label Rykodisc. Across its tracks, the album fuses technical precision with modern heaviness, combining intricate guitar work, complex rhythms and atmospheric synthesizer layers. The songs move between aggressive, fast-paced passages and melodic, almost cinematic sections, creating a dense and futuristic soundscape that fits the album's title concept of a "simulation." Lyrically, the material tends to circle around themes of personal transformation, perception, and the tension between human individuality and a technologically shaped world, which is reflected in both the arrangements and the production aesthetic. The CD format underscores the dense production with clear, punchy sound and offers a cohesive listening experience from beginning to end, making it suitable both for focused listening and for repeated spins where new details can be discovered in the arrangements. Fans of progressive, djent-influenced and technical modern metal will find a mix of precision, atmosphere and energy that showcases the band's maturity while remaining accessible through memorable hooks and recurring motifs.
Born Of Osiris are known within the modern progressive and deathcore-oriented metal scene for their blend of technical riffing, polyrhythmic grooves and electronic elements. Over the years, they have built an international following through intensive touring and a series of studio albums that regularly chart within the heavier music niche, earning them a solid reputation on festival stages and in the club circuit. Their work is often cited for pushing the stylistic boundaries of core and progressive metal by integrating synth textures and forward-looking sound design, making them a reference point for many younger bands in the genre.
Rykodisc, the manufacturer and label behind this release, has a long-standing history as an innovative independent company with a focus on high-quality audio publications. The label became known for carefully curated catalog titles and for helping to shape the CD era with detailed, collector-friendly editions, often paying particular attention to sound quality and artwork. With a reputation for supporting distinctive artists and catalog projects, Rykodisc has established itself as a trusted name among discerning music listeners who appreciate thoughtful, well-produced physical releases.
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