Datalysium
| Datalysium | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | July 21, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Technical death metal | |||
| Length | 45:42 | |||
| Label | Metal Blade Records | |||
| Producer | Dave Otero | |||
| The Zenith Passage chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Solipsist | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Distorted | 10/10[1] |
| Metal Injection | 8.5/10[2] |
Datalysium is the second studio album by the American technical death metal band The Zenith Passage. It was released via Metal Blade Records on July 21, 2023.[3] It is the band's first release for Metal Blade, with whom they signed in December 2022.[4] Commercially, it is the band's first album to chart; reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Top New Artists Albums Chart.[5] The album is the band's first to feature vocalist Derek Rydquist, guitarist Christopher Beattie, and bassist Brandon Giffin.[3]
Background
In August 2021, two former members of The Faceless, Derek Rydquist and Brandon Giffin, joined the Zenith Passage, and the band released a new track titled "Algorithmic Salvation."[6]
In December 2022, the band announced that they had signed with Metal Blade Records, and were in the process of writing two new releases, which would be produced by Dave Otero.[4]
In April 2022, the band released the track "Synaptic Depravation" with an accompanying music video.[7]
On May 15, 2023, the band announced the title of their upcoming LP, Datalysium and shared the album's album art and release date, July 21.[8] The band also debuted the single "Lexicontagion,"[9] and released the album's track listing.[10]
On June 14, 2023, the band released the single "Divinertia II" with an accompanying music video.[11]
The title track along with an accompanying video were released on the day of the album's release, July 21.[12]
The album was recorded partially at Justin McKinney's home studio, and partially at Derek Rydquist's apartment.[12] Some of the album's vocals were tracked at Flatline Audio with Dave Otero who also handled mixing duties for the release.[12] Ryan Williams provided production for some of the album's bass and vocals, and McKinney handled tracking duties.[12]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Derek Rydquist; all music is composed by Justin McKinney, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Axiom of Error" | 2:27 | |
| 2. | "Algorithmic Salvation" | 3:30 | |
| 3. | "Lexicontagion" | 3:41 | |
| 4. | "Synaptic Depravation" | 6:11 | |
| 5. | "Deletion Cult" |
| 5:13 |
| 6. | "Divinertia I" | 5:15 | |
| 7. | "Divinertia II" |
| 5:23 |
| 8. | "Automated Twilight" | 7:01 | |
| 9. | "Datalysium" | 7:01 | |
| Total length: | 45:42 | ||
Charts
| Chart | Position |
|---|---|
| Top New Artists Albums | 4 |
| Current Hard Rock Albums | 6 |
| Independent Label Albums | 12 |
| Current Rock Albums | 14 |
| Current Albums | 55 |
| Chart | Position |
|---|---|
| Hard Rock Albums | 15 |
| Current Digital Albums | 17 |
| Top Current Albums | 28 |
Personnel
- The Zenith Passage[3]
- Derek Rydquist – lead vocals
- Justin McKinney – guitars, vocals, synthesizers, keyboards, orchestrations, drum programming, recording, engineering
- Christopher Beattie – guitars
- Brandon Giffin – bass guitar
- Additional personnel
- Dave Otero – engineering, mixing, production
- Ryan Williams – additional engineering
- Shindy Design – artwork
References
- ^ McHugh, Dan (July 22, 2023). "Datalysium – The Zenith Passage". Distorted. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ^ Blum, Jordan (July 24, 2023). "Album Review: THE ZENITH PASSAGE Datalysium". Metal Injection. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ a b c "The Zenith Passage". Metal blade Records. July 21, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Kennelty, Greg (December 7, 2022). "THE ZENITH PASSAGE Signs To Metal Blade, Working On Two New Albums". Metal Injection. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ a b c "The Zenith Passage: Datalysium Full-Length Earns #4 Position on Billboard's Top New Artists Albums Chart and More!". Metal Blade Records. October 9, 2025. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ "THE ZENITH PASSAGE Add Two Former The Faceless Members, Debut New Track". Lambgoat. August 9, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ Weaver, James (April 5, 2022). "The Zenith Passage release new music video for 'Synaptic Depravation'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ "The Zenith Passage: Progressive Death Metal Outfit to Release "Datalysium" Full-Length July 21st Through Metal Blade Records". Metal Blade Records. October 9, 2025. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ "THE ZENITH PASSAGE announce new LP, share new single". Lambgoat. May 15, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ Bellino, Emily (May 15, 2023). "THE ZENITH PASSAGE Announces Datalysium Full-Length". Metal Injection. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ "THE ZENITH PASSAGE stream new video, "Divinertia II"". Lambgoat. June 14, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "THE ZENITH PASSAGE release music video for album title track on day of its release". Lambgoat. July 21, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2025.