Chaos Divine – Avalon (CD)

Released in September 2008, Chaos Divine’s debut album, Avalon, marked a turning point for the Australian progressive metal band. Recorded at Melbourne’s Sing-Sing Studios, the album showcased a refined version of their sound, blending technical proficiency with progressive structures and melodic hooks. Avalon wasn’t just a showcase of musical chops, though. Tracks like “Refuse the Sickness,” which went on to win awards, explored themes of societal ills and rebellion, while others hinted at darker undercurrents with titles like “The Carnal Thirst” and “Narcosis.” The album’s closer, “Alone in the Sky,” offered a moment of melancholic reflection, leaving the listener with a sense of both wonder and unease.