Sculptured

Camas, WA-based band Sculptured play an experimental brand of atmospheric, melodic, and often surprisingly calm death metal -- at least to the extent that they can be categorized. Their thoughtful lyrics, as well as their use of brass instruments and unusual guitar dissonances are just a few of the elements that set them apart from their peers, stylistically speaking. Sculptured was formed in 1996 by guitarist/songwriter Don Anderson. He recorded the band's first demo, Fulfillment of Tragedy, largely by himself, handling everything except for the drums and vocals. That demo le...