The trio embark with the release of their debut album Escapades, which places the band under a microscope to display everything they are capable of producing. The lineup would appear like any other three piece, however the combination of two bass players and a drummer create an immersive experience that engulfs. It would be a disdain to try to label the band with a genre because put simply they play them all, there are elements of metal, hardcore, metalcore, funk, jazz – the record plays more as an audio showcase than an album.
Matthew Fackrell (bass), Toby Peterson-Stewart (bass) and Jerome Lematua (drums) have created their own experience for fans with the production of their own online play-through, gear demos and music, they provide a captivating reach whilst providing a personal experience for each of their fans. Also paired with their reputable reputation and solid working relationship with companies such as Darkglass Electronics (bass guitar equipment), Neural DSP and Dingwall Guitars, the trio have established themselves within the world of music tech fanatics to further impact the expanse that this instrumental group has had in such a short space of time.
Having released three EPs, The Ominific have firmly established their multilayered, swirling atmosphere of complex visionary yet fascinatingly epic fluidity to their sound that eclectically proves that there are no limits to the potential they possess. Take ‘Wax & Wane’ the lead single from the album; it’s a track that builds monumentally through its duration, with a swelling and overwhelming chaos that angelically harmonises. It’s an instrumental that would not go amiss at a metalcore show.
But on the other end ‘Scurryfunge’ provides a funky groove undertone providing that all important rhythm, whilst still having the ability to beat you aimlessly in an unexpected barrage of turbulent energy. ‘Merlin’s id’ (the longest track on the record coming in at 7:12) provides a longform version of a metal breakdown, the playfulness between the two bass players and the fact that the reverb courses deep into your bone marrow with each hit of the note. The multitude of levels that are provided in this song will feel like you’ve run a marathon on a step of stairs, but each landing provides a surprise.
The Omnific have produced an album to get lost in, an album with so many twists and turns that it’s difficult to find your way out until the end is in sight. The trio have firmly established they are a force to be reckoned with, whilst early on in their career they are already a few steps ahead.