Leeds progressive death metal outfit Cognizance have announced their fourth full-length album, In Light, No Shape, set for release May 1 via Willowtip Records. You can feel free to get your head bashed in with the crushing grooves of “A Game Of Proliferation” below, but don’t say I didn’t warn you when it hurts.
In Light, No Shape embraces a more organic and visceral mix designed to highlight the band’s defining characteristics – razor-sharp grooves, inventive riffing, and dynamic textures. The result is a dense, atmospheric album that maintains technical intensity while feeling more immediate and raw.
In Light, No Shape record also marks the first lineup shift in a decade for Cognizance. After the 2023 departure of founding vocalist Henry Pryce, founding guitarist Alex Baillie stepped into the role of vocalist while continuing to handle guitar duties. The transition also sees the band streamlined from a five-piece lineup to a quartet.
According to Baillie, the change sparked new creative possibilities within the group. “This record is a defining milestone for us. Taking on vocals has pushed us to re-engineer how we experiment with the blend of elements in our sound, unlocking new creative pathways to complement the core identity of the band.”
He added that the album reflects a collaborative approach among the members. “What you will hear are four dudes all adding their flavours to the melting pot to create a body of work that felt completely natural to us.”
Pre-orders for In Light, No Shape are available here.
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