Intense Records

Polaris

KSCOPE
KSCOPE1265
National Album Day 2025
12"

£20.83 (£24.99 incl. VAT)

10th ANNIVERSARY CLEAR VINYL EDITION OF TESSERACT'S LAUDED THIRDSTUDIO ALBUM NEW AUDIO HALF-SPEED REMASTERED AT ABBEY ROADSTUDIOSReleased in 2015, 'Polaris' marked a quiet shift for TesseracT - theirthird album, their first with Kscope & the return of original vocalist DanielTompkins.His presence brought focus. Instead of chasing scale, the band explored contrast:dense grooves set against clean vocals, sharp turns softened by space & melody.Tracks like "Tourniquet" & "Phoenix" ease into motion, while "Messenger" hits harderbut with restraint. 'Polaris' builds tension not by force, but by control."start to finish, Polaris is affecting, captivating & bloody gorgeous"9/10 METAL. HAMMERWhere earlier work had often felt dense & confrontational, 'Polaris' moved differently.The band played with negative space, letting ideas breathe without softening theirweight. Heaviness didn't disappear - it found new shape. The result is measured buttense, detailed without feeling overworked. "Hexes" & "Seven Names" don't rush; theytake their time, leaning on tone & pacing instead of sheer technical display. Even at itsmost complex, 'Polaris' never feels crowded."Polaris is pure confidence converted into sound" CLASSIC ROCKSince the release of 'Polaris' in 2015, TesseracT have solidified their position as aleading force in progressive metal. The album achieved notable chart success, hittingthe US Billboard 200 & securing top 10 positions on various UK charts, including #9 onthe Indie Albums & #7 on the Rock & Metal charts. Following this, the band embarkedon extensive global tours, performing at major festivals such as Rock AM Ring,Download Festival & RADAR.Their subsequent releases, including the critically acclaimed 'Sonder' in 2018 & 'WarOf Being' in 2023, have been praised for their innovation & depth, with 'War Of Being'described as "the bravest & boldest record they have made to date."This 10th anniversary edition of 'Polaris' is pressed on clear vinyl with new half-speedremastered audio carried out at Abbey Road Studios.Tracks: Dystopia ( 06:51 ) / Hexes ( 05:18 ) / Survival ( 04:25 ) / Tourniquet ( 05:59 ) /Utopia ( 05:34 ) / Phoenix ( 03:54 ) / Messenger ( 03:35 ) / Cages ( 05:29 ) / SevenNames ( 05:40 )