Cognitive Dissonance, Anomalous - CD

American Technical Death Metal Band formed in San Francisco in 2001

Anomalous – Cognitive Dissonance

Artist: Anomalous (USA)

Title: Cognitive Dissonance

Format: CD (Independent / First Press)

Original Release: 2011

Label: Independent / Brutal Bands

Genre: Technical Death Metal

The "Deep Dive" Details:

• The "Hype" Value: This album is a legendary "one-and-done" masterpiece in the technical death metal community. Because the band essentially vanished after this release, the physical CD has become a high-value collector's item. It is frequently cited alongside bands like Necrophagist or Spawn of Possession for its sheer technical complexity.

• The "Self-Released" vs. Brutal Bands: * The 2011 First Press: This was originally self-released by the band. If your copy has no label logo on the back and feels like a high-quality independent run, it is the most valuable version.

  • The Brutal Bands Edition: Shortly after, it was picked up by Brutal Bands (Catalog: BB 054). This is the version most common in international distribution, but it is still highly sought after as Brutal Bands is now largely inactive.

• The "Zack Ohren" Sound: The album was tracked and mixed by Zack Ohren at Castle Ultimate Studios (known for All Shall Perish, Decrepit Birth). The physical CD is the only way to hear his production without the heavy compression found on YouTube or streaming services. The "punch" of the drums on the CD is a major selling point.

• The Artwork Legend: The cover art was done by Par Olofsson, the most famous artist in modern death metal. Because the artwork is so intricate, collectors look for the original 8-page or 12-page booklet to see the detail that is lost on a small screen.

• Matrix / Runout Info: * Check the inner ring for CA / www.dgrinc.com - 4403 - 18274.

  • DGR (Digital Graphic Record) was a common manufacturer for high-end US independent metal releases in the early 2010s.

• Musical Rarity: Features an appearance by Marco Pitruzzella (Lord Marco) on drums for some tracks/sessions. His involvement is a "buy trigger" for drum enthusiasts who collect every physical release he has performed on.

Keywords: Anomalous, Cognitive Dissonance, 2011, Technical Death Metal, Brutal Bands, Zack Ohren, Par Olofsson, Rare Death Metal CD, Necrophagist Style.

Tags: Technical Death Metal Rarities, Out of Print Metal, 2010s Death Metal, High Tech Metal.

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve