AFTER Nations
After Nations is a hard-hitting quartet whose sound explores the spaces among djent, stoner metal, and heavy post-rock. Through years of DIY releases, US tours, and solidarity with local music scenes and artists around the country, the band has developed a dedicated underground following.
Their latest single, “Ātmā”, traverses the crushing heaviness of djent and sludge, while drawing on the coloring and spaciousness of post-rock. Balancing massive force with moments of quiet contemplation, "Ātmā" finds After Nations creating a space for themselves in post-metal – and composition that combines the explosive with the meditative.
Andrew Elliott - Guitars Travis Baker - Drums Dustin Svoboda - Guitars Ben Chipman - Bass
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Ātmā
Ātmā is a Sanskrit term referring to “self”, or awareness through one’s mind, body, and senses. The concept articulates the nature of self as distinct yet interconnected with all existence – the non-duality understanding of a sense of individuality arising from and with the unity of all things.
This is the third and final single off the upcoming full-length album, "Surface | Essence".
Indre
In the embrace of harmony, wisdom blossoms.
In the midst of tempest, solace patiently waits.
Indriya's whispers, at the Gateless Gate,
reminding us we are home.
Indre is the second single from the band's next full-length album - Surface | Essence - scheduled to be released January 2025. Indre is a Buddhist term that refers to the presence of a mental quality; the five "Indriyas" of faith, effort, attention, concentration, and wisdom, are seen as central to cultivating insight and understanding of the nature of reality, and to developing an intentional, attuned, and loving presence and connection with life.
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"… “Indre” is a masterpiece that deserves to be heard and appreciated by all lovers of progressive metal.”
~ Expansión Radial | Oliver Zurita
Vīrya
Vīrya is the first single from the band's next full-length album - tentatively titled: Surface | Essence - scheduled to be released in 2024. Through their latest single, they continue to carve a niche for themselves in the realm of post-metal, merging the weighty tones of sludge, the coloring and spaciousness of post-rock, and the explosive with the meditative. Vīrya refers to the Buddhist concept of the virtue of energy, applied to realizing the wellbeing of all beings.
Reviews
“… granite-slab heavy…consumed by that feeling you get when you listen to Meshuggah that there’s a very large thing rising up very slowly in front of you and surely you’ll never get out alive.”
~ The Obelisk | JJ Koczan
“This feels like two Gods fighting to the death and then a primordial rebirth.”
~ American Pancake | Robb Donker
THE ENDLESS MOUNTAIN
Reviews
Top 10 Post-Rock and Post-Metal Albums of 2022 ~ Post-rock Instrumental
Top 10 Albums of 2022 ~ Prog.Me
“The Endless Mountain is powerful, assertive, and feels like it’s bursting with joyous creative energy. The most apt comparison sonically is probably the djent-drenched prog-metal/post-rock of Cloudkicker, but heavier on the prog and lighter on the atmospherics. High-level stuff that definitely deserves your undivided attention.” ~ Heavy Blog is Heavy | David Zeidler
“…instrumental four-piece After Nations feel as much jazz on “Féin” or “Cae” as they do progressive metal, djent, experimental, or any other tag with which one might want to saddle the resoundingly complex Buddhism-based concept album, The Endless Mountain… it’s immaculately produced and every single second, from “Mons” and “Aon” to “))” and “(),” feels purposeful.” The Obelisk | JJ Koczan
“‘Mons’ and ‘Fein’ go straight for the jugular, chugging along to zany melodies not unlike Ocean Collective or Between the Buried and Me, but with a hair more groove. ‘Aon,’ is chunky too, but throws in a lot of space-y jazz moments that strangely fit right into the prog rock and math categories without even trying.” ~ Fecking Bahamas | Michael Whiteside
“Metal influenced math-rock magnificence.” ~ Postcard Elba
“…heavy style, great atmospheres, and engaging melodies, The Endless Mountain delivers for fans of high quality, technical Post-Rock, and tastefully flirts with Progressive Rock.” ~ Roadie-Metal
“It reminds me of a successful combination and execution of both vintage and modern prog-rock influences in a good balance, with a slightly modern character. They make me hear early Dream Theater as well as Joe Satriani, The Aristocrats (Guthrie Govan), Icefish (Marco Sfogli), and Plini, while also supporting it with math, post, and jazz-rock influences in their musical foundation… The album has all the necessary standards to be considered a great-sounding album, in my humble opinion.
…it’s always a great pleasure discovering another overly talented prog-rock collective making super complicated rock music.” ~ Metalhead Community