Gnostic

Atlanta, GA's Gnostic formed in 2005 and their excruciatingly complex, courageously experimental brand of death metal bears more than a passing resemblance to that of '90s death/jazz pioneers Atheist, which is understandable given that the two bands share three musicians (and a not-so-subtle connection by way of their monikers). These are drummer Steve Flynn, who was a member of Atheist's original formation as well as its recently reunited, late-'00s touring lineup, plus guitarists Sonny Carson and Chris Baker, both of them new millennium touring recruits. And together with vo...