Communic is a Norwegian metal band renowned for its unique blend of progressive metal and power metal, with a touch of thrash and doom elements occasionally woven into their complex soundscapes. The band was formed in 2003 in Kristiansand, Norway, by guitarist and vocalist Oddleif Stensland, drummer Tor Atle Andersen, and bassist Erik Mortensen. They quickly made a name for themselves with their sophisticated musical arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and emotionally intense performances.

The group attained significant acclaim with a sequence of impactful releases, showcasing their ability to evolve and refine their sound, maintaining the intense and intricate style that has become their hallmark. Albums like "Waves of Visual Decay" (2006) and "Payment of Existence" (2008) have solidified their standing within the metal community as a band with technical prowess and a flair for creating atmospherically dense compositions. Communic's more recent works, including "The Bottom Deep" (2011), and the thematic ambition of "Where Echoes Gather" (2017), which features tracks like "The Pulse of the Earth, Pt. 1: The Magnetic Center" and "Where Echoes Gather, Pt. 1: Beneath the Giant", further demonstrate the band's relentless pursuit of progressive metal excellence. Their latest release, "Hiding from the World" (2020), continues this tradition with bold storytelling and profound musical intricacy, proving that Communic remains at the forefront of the genre, consistently pushing the boundaries and engaging their listeners with each new chapter of their ongoing musical journey.

Genres

Melodic Progressive Metal

Norwegian Metal

Progressive Thrash

Latest Release

Hiding from the World

Communic

Album - 8 Tracks - Released November 20, 2020