Phenomena II
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Steve Tinnon, Joe Cocchi, Paolo Galang, Kevin McGuill |
| Products | Metalcore music albums |
Phenomena II marks the seventh full-length release by the American metalcore group Within the Ruins, officially launched on August 23, 2024. This album acts as a follow-up to their 2014 record Phenomena and is notable for being their first studio project since their 2009 debut Creature that does not feature any compositions from the "Ataxia" instrumental series. However, it does include a continuation of "Enigma," originally featured on Phenomena.[1]
Guitarist Joe Cocchi described the concept behind the album: "After composing several tracks, we were looking for fresh inspiration. We aimed to honor the tenth anniversary of Phenomena, a milestone in our career. I created a demo that reminded [vocalist Steve Tinnon] of that album, which led him to suggest making Phenomena II. The musical direction incorporated distinctive guitar effects and thematic elements, with each song narrating a story from the viewpoint of a comic book character."[2]
Personnel
Within the Ruins
- Steve Tinnon – lead vocals
- Joe Cocchi – guitars, production, engineering, mixing
- Paolo Galang – bass, clean vocals
- Kevin McGuill – drums