Psykerion (2013)
Performers:
Track listing
01. Inceptus (2:40)
02. Exodus (1:47)
03. Psykerion: The Question (3:02)
04. In the Words of Avakus (1:52)
05. Light Year Time (5:33)
06. Kerakryps (5:27)
07. The Black Hole Lounge (1:08)
08. Circuits of O.D.D. (1:54)
09. Behind the Eyes of Ikk (8:36)
10. Isle of Bizen (4:34)
11. Xyrethius II (4:30)
12. Recoil (3:17)
13. Breath of Life (3:04)
14. Transcend (9:38)
15. Planet Qwinkle (4:41)
16. Inner Peace (2:07)
Michael’s “Psykerion” is a human drama concept album with a sci-fi backdrop. A “coming of age” theme of mental and emotional discovery, the storyline is more psychological and philosophical, rather than yet another “Group A blows Group B into hyperspace” sci-fi drama. It explores technology, the universe, space travel, & entertainment, all as they pertain to the future, as well as philosophy, dreamstates, homesickness, childhood memories, and revolving mindstates, all experienced from the eyes of a child named Avakus, wise beyond his years. Kev Roland of Metal Music Archives gave “Psykerion” 5 out of 5 Stars and had this to say:
One of the most essential prog metal albums I have ever come across… majestic…incredible… Complexity, simplicity, melody, discord, lounge, metal, it’s all here. This is the complete package with every musician giving their all. Prog Metal honestly doesn’t get any better than this. Whatever you could ever want from the genre, it’s here, in spades
