Leeds progressive death metal outfit Cognizance<\/strong> have announced their fourth full-length album, In Light, No Shape<\/em>, 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.<\/p>\n In Light, No Shape<\/em> embraces a more organic and visceral mix designed to highlight the band’s defining characteristics \u2013 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.<\/p>\n In Light, No Shape<\/em> record also marks the first lineup shift in a decade for Cognizance<\/strong>. After the 2023 departure of founding vocalist Henry Pryce<\/strong>, founding guitarist Alex Baillie<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n According to Baillie<\/strong>, 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.”<\/p>\n 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.”<\/p>\n Pre-orders for In Light, No Shape<\/em> are available here.<\/p>\n