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Washington, D.C. — Est. 2000

REFLUX

Progressive metalcore pioneers. The band that launched Tosin Abasi, Ash Avildsen, and Evan Brewer.

The Illusion of Democracy — Prosthetic Records, 2004

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Prosthetic Records, 2004

The Illusion of Democracy

The only studio album by Reflux. Released October 12, 2004. 11 tracks spanning 53 minutes of progressive metalcore that influenced a generation.

LabelProsthetic Records
ReleasedOct 12, 2004
GenreProg Metalcore
Rating5/5 Sputnik

Tracklist

  1. 01Above the Pyramid and the Eye4:15
  2. 02Thoughts Dictate Reality7:38
  3. 03An Ode to the Evolution of Human Consciousness3:59
  4. 04The Sudden Realization...6:33
  5. 05...Of What You Were Missing4:02
  6. 06-=[*]=- (Instrumental)4:17
  7. 07Single File to Bliss5:39
  8. 08There's No Sunlight In My Cubicle4:39
  9. 09The Keats Persona5:35
  10. 101984-2004 (Instrumental)1:14
  11. 11Modern Day Babylon6:02

Total runtime: 53:53

The Legacy

Where Legends Were Forged

A short-lived band with an outsized legacy. Reflux was the crucible that forged some of modern metal’s most important figures.

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Ash Avildsen

Lead Vocals

Founded Sumerian Records, shaping the modern metal landscape with acts like Periphery and Born of Osiris.

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Tosin Abasi

Guitar

Created Animals as Leaders, becoming one of the most technically innovative guitarists of his generation.

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Evan Brewer

Bass

Joined The Faceless, Fallujah, and launched a celebrated solo career as a progressive bassist.

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Vincent Vinh

Drums

The rhythmic backbone of the Illusion of Democracy. Session musician and live performer.

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