Angel or Alien explained
| Angel or Alien |
| Type: | Studio |
| Artist: | Born of Osiris |
| Cover: | BOOAngelOrAlien.jpg |
| Recorded: | 2021 |
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| Length: | 55:00 |
| Label: | Sumerian |
| Producer: | Josh Strock, Lee McKinney, Nick Rossi |
| Prev Title: | The Simulation |
| Prev Year: | 2019 |
Angel or Alien is the sixth studio album by American progressive metalcore band Born of Osiris, released on July 2, 2021 through Sumerian Records.
Background and promotion
In February, the album was announced as the first of two Born of Osiris albums the band has written in 2021.[1] In March 2021, the ensemble released a lyric video for "White Nile", the first single from the album,[2] along with a playthrough video released in May.[3] Also in May, "Angel or Alien", the second single from the album, was released, and announced the release of the album for July 2, 2021.[4] On July 1, 2021, one day before the album's release, the third single "Poster Child" was released.[5] A teaser video for the album was posted a week prior, on June 25.[6] Born of Osiris toured in support of Angel or Alien, but due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, they have only five shows announced for late July in Texas.[7]
Personnel
- Born of Osiris
- Ronnie Canizaro – lead vocals
- Lee McKinney – lead guitar
- Nick Rossi – bass, rhythm guitar
- Joe Buras – keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals
- Cameron Losch – drums
- Production and recording
- Josh Strock – production, vocal engineering
- Matt Dierkes – drum engineering
- Lee McKinney – production, guitar and bass engineering
- Nick Rossi – production, guitar and bass engineering
- Nick Sampson – engineering (tracks 8, 11, 12, 13)
- Jeff Dunne – mixing, mastering
Notes and References
- Web site: Born Of Osiris Have Already Begun Writing A Second New Album. Theprp.com. 16 February 2021.
- Web site: BORN OF OSIRIS Releases Music Video For New Single 'White Nile'. Blabbermouth.net. 17 March 2021.
- Web site: Born Of Osiris's Lee McKinney and Nick Rossi deliver a dizzying playthrough of White Nile. Guitar World.
- Web site: Born of Osiris Debut Title Track Off Newly Announced 'Angel or Alien' Album . loudwire.com. 13 May 2021.
- Web site: Born Of Osiris Premiere "Poster Child" Music Video. Theprp.com. 1 July 2021.
- Web site: Born Of Osiris Post Teaser Video For New Album "Angel Or Alien". Theprp.com. 25 June 2021.
- Web site: Born Of Osiris Announce Summer Texan Tour. Theprp.com. 15 June 2021.
