LAFCADIO grew out of metal’s deep-rooted traditions, but they’re always somewhere on the outer edge of ritual and convention.The Indianapolis-based group (formerly known as Gogglesphere) adds new options to the prog/math sound, their wide array of influences (from King Crimson and Don Caballero to Melvins and Deftones) fusing into a new synthesis – like some kind of psycho-symphonic experimental cock rock.

With their debut, Sham Duvet, the group tells the story of the troublesome dichotomy between religious epiphany and schizophrenic dementia.The epic protagonist,“Sham Duvet,” is a neurotic/prophetic figure with a messiah complex. Is Sham really a psychopath? Are his messianic ambitions ultimately hallucinations? Of course they are! This isn’t the ethereal lute-song of Handel’s Messiah.This is fucking metal.

LAFCADIO delivers their songs with a brutal elegance, but they don’t shy away from the manic absurdity of the clownish aspect of doom. Sham Duvet is speckled with the humorous and the absurd, giving this prog-math-metal group a sense of authenticity – a trait highly lacking within the all-too-cookie-cutter world of heavy music.

RIYL: Mike Patton, Melvins, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum. LAFCADIO frequently tours the U.S. and has plans for a national tour in Summer 2006. As far as we know, this is the world’s only prog-math-metal-rock-opera about a guy who thinks he’s God. Stunning artwork by Aaron Tanner, whose credits include Ween, Moistboyz and many more. coming feature in May issue of Verbicide

“With progressive metal’s epic-ness and math rock’s weird timing, LAFCADIO will challenge even metal’s most faithful…it’s loud, crude, and challenging – the exact recipe that metal needs these days.” – Smother

“For fans of Fantomas, Melvins or even Faith no More, Sham Duvet is a must-have.” – IndyMetal.com

“Stunning...brutally intense.” – Nuvo

“Hardcore mayhem that is sure to please any metal fan.” – Delusions of Adequacy