BORN OF OSIRIS

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Illinois progressive metal band Born of Osiris are back with the follow up to the acclaimed
The Simulation, a frankly face-melting seventh album called Angel or Alien. All of the ingredients that
made previous efforts so intensely enjoyable are present and correct: inhuman vocals, technically
dazzling fretwork, intricate musicianship courtesy of the rhythm section, and epic tunes. But there’s
an organic evolution taking place -- a progressive progression that has seen the Palatine group take
things up a level.

“The Simulation was great,” says co-singer and keyboardist Joe Buras. “I feel like it’s a great precursor
to our new record. I think it was a stepping stone because we have a new member, guitarist Nick
Rossi, which was a huge change for us as far as writing styles and just having some new life, young
blood in the band. Ok we had that stepping stone and I feel like it was received well.”

It was. Rossi joined Born of Osiris in 2018 and The Simulation was his debut with the band. The
lineup is totally settled on Angel or Alien -- the group has never sounded tighter, perfectly
highlighted by forthcoming single and album opener “Poster Child.”