Symbyosis
The French band Symbyosis was initially conceived as a
solo instrumental project by guitarist Franck Kobolt, under the
title Chrysalid.
Eventually he was persuaded to record, with the two releases
Fluid* and *Crisis being largely the efforts of Kobolt (playing
most of the instruments and programming the drums as well) and
vocalist Corrosive Bob, with a few additional studio musicians
helping out.
Crisis is an adventurous and impressive work, one of the few
albums that can truly be labelled progressive death, as it
combines the traditional progressive melodies
(particularly the
Dream Theater-styled keyboard work)
with the harsh black/death vocals of Bob and the crunchy technical
guitars of Kobolt.
The musicianship and arrangements here are varied and in top form --
there's really no one else attempting this kind of sound.
Crisis is a highly recommended technical prog/death album.
Since Crisis' release, Bob and Kobolt have been joined by three
new members to form a stable lineup.
Work is currently underway on a new album.
Current Members
Corrosive Bob
vocals
Franck Kobolt
guitars
Nikos Kevorkian
guitars
Antoine Veidt
bass
Tarik Zulficar
drums
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Former Members/Guests
Karl
guitars
Gerom Oslanon
backing vocals
Cryopsis
backing vocals
Phil Quist
drums
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Discography
(EP) The Fluid
2000
Listenable
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- To Decant Souls
- Quest Of The Dolphin
- Crusades I: Faith
- Crusades II: Thibalt
- Crusades III: Angel
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- Corrosive Bob
- Franck Kobolt
- Karl
- Gerom Oslanon
- Cryopsis
- Phil Quist
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Crisis
2000
Listenable
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- Opening Act
- To Decant Souls
- Quest Of The Dolphin
- Ephemeral Life Conductor
- Self Mutation
- Kahl Palyn
- Acrid Nebula
- Triton (The Light Guide)
- The Obscure Periplus Of Thanos
- Der Waltz Von Gehangen
- The Epileptic Modern Artistic Non-Believer
- Little Princess
- Synthesis
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- Corrosive Bob
- Franck Kobolt
- Karl
- Gerom Oslanon
- Cryopsis
- Phil Quist
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Reviews: Metal Observer
On The Wings Of Phoenix
2000
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