Named for gaps that appear in the outer surface of human nerve fibers, Nodes of Ranvier meld the dexterity of progressive metal with the furious attack of death metal, but with lyrics that emphasize the intelligent and philosophical side of their collective mindset. Based in Sioux Falls, SD, Nodes of Ranvier were formed in 2000 by guitarist Jon Parker. In 2002, Nodes of Ranvier made their recorded debut with a split EP also featuring the Iowa-based band Innocence Broken; later that year, NoR signed with the independent metal label Facedown Records and released their first full...