Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of "Arithmophobia," a powerfully dense new song by instrumental prog masters Animals As Leaders. It's the lead-off track from the band's new album, The Madness of Many, which will be released November 11 via Sumerian Records.
"This album feels like total synergy between the three of us," says guitarist Tosin Abasi. "None of this music would have turned out the same way without the equal inclusion of all of our musical ideas and that feel special. We're beyond thrilled with the result."
Adds drummer Matt Garstka: "The Madness of Many is an explorative and ambitious journey of harmony, rhythm, musical expression and emotion. It has been the most collaborative effort for the band and an evolution in each of the members' musical path. Although conceptually dense, it is the most natural-sounding Animals As Leaders album yet."
The album—the band's fourth—was produced by Animals As Leaders, with guitarist Javier Reyes handling the final mix. You can check out a complete track list below. Animals As Leaders will be hitting the road soon, and you can see their upcoming tour dates below.
The Madness of Many track listing: 01. Arithmophobia 02. Ectogenesis 03. Cognitive Contortions 04. Inner Assassins 05. Private Visions of the World 06. Backpfeifengesicht 07. Transcentience 08. The Glass Bridge 09. The Brain Dance 10. Aepirophobia
For more about The Madness of Many, check out the upcoming Holiday 2016 issue of Guitar World.
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Animals As Leaders on Tour: 11/10 - Scottsdale, AZ @ Livewire 11/11 - Pomona, CA @ The Glass House 11/12 - Las Vegas, NV @ Vinyl 11/14 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre 11/15 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven 11/16 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom 11/18 - Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Ballroom 11/19 - Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall 11/20 - Saskatoon, SK O @ Brian's Event Centre 11/21 - Winnipeg, MB @ The Garrick Centre 11/23 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe 11/25 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge 11/26 - Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot Ballroom 11/27 - Columbus, OH @ Park Street Saloon 11/28 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House 11/29 - Montreal, QC @ Corona Theatre 11/30 - Boston, MA @ Royale 12/1 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall 12/2 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero 12/3 - Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre 12/4 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club 12/6 - St. Petersburg, FL - State Theatre 12/7 - Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West 12/8 - New Orleans, LA @ Republic New Orleans 12/9 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music hall 12/10 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk 12/11 - Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Bar N' Grill 12/12 - Kansas City, MO @ The Riot Room 12/13 - Englewood, CO @ The Gothic Theater 12/15 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Mayan 12/16 - Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk 12/17 - San Francisco, CA @ Social Hall SF
Damian is Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine. In past lives, he was GW’s managing editor and online managing editor. He's written liner notes for major-label releases, including Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'The Complete Epic Recordings Collection' (Sony Legacy) and has interviewed everyone from Yngwie Malmsteen to Kevin Bacon (with a few memorable Eric Clapton chats thrown into the mix). Damian, a former member of Brooklyn's The Gas House Gorillas, was the sole guitarist in Mister Neutron, a trio that toured the U.S. and released three albums. He now plays in two NYC-area bands.
