Technical death metal guitarist Matt Miller has teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere the playthrough video for “Descent into Violence.” The track is the first single taken from his upcoming seventh album, Fiber Tormentum, scheduled to arrive on September 12, 2025, via Exitus Stratagem Records.
The track showcases Miller’s signature technical style while giving a taste for what’s to come. Fiber Tormentum is a sci-fi concept album exploring extraterrestrial manipulation of human DNA, blending dystopian themes with progressive death metal. The late Joshua Nassaru Ward (Voraath) created the artwork.
This release marks a shift for Miller, transitioning from solo work to a full-band format. Joining him are Jordan Kelso (drums, synth), Justice Robinett (bass), and Biko Wright (vocals).
Miller comments:
“Opening with a barrage of rapid alternate picking that establishes a relentless rhythmic momentum. The urgency intensifies with tremolo-picked riffs, injecting aggression and drive that are quintessential to the technical death metal genre. As the track unfolds, I unleash fluid sweep-picked arpeggios that span multiple strings, weaving in extended chord voicings and exotic scales to create passages that are both melodically intricate and harmonically rich, evoking a neoclassical sensibility.
Interspersed throughout are seamless legato lines and two-handed tapping sequences, not merely for speed, but to craft expressive, lyrical phrases that contrast sharply with the track’s more percussive elements. Dissonant intervals and chromatic runs heighten the tension, lending the piece a dark, cinematic atmosphere that mirrors its title. Underpinning it all is a foundation of rhythmic complexity, with shifting time signatures and polyrhythmic grooves that challenge the listener’s expectations.
Fiber Tormentum is the most ambitious project yet, aiming to create a technical death metal album that pushes boundaries with clean vocals, intricate guitars, and a theatrical, memorable sound. We emphasize our commitment to excellence, experimentation, and emotional authenticity, blending modern production with a human touch. The album represents a milestone in our evolving musical journey, with even greater ambitions for future work.”
Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here:
Track List:
01) Descent into Violence 02) Summoned 03) Effectively Neutralized 04) Blight and Disfigurement 05) Maimed Paralyzed Dead 06) Horror Beyond Comprehension 07) Fiber Tormentum (Instrumental) 08) Abiotic Origin
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