Strikken Releases New Album "According To Purpose"

Columbus, Ohio melodic prog/metalcore outfit Strikken just dropped new album "According To Purpose," which can be ordered over here.

"According To Purpose" serves as a heavy-hitting follow up to the 2011 full-length, "Long Story Short," which received two award nominations upon its arrival – “Best Metal Album” at the Independent Music Awards and “Best Heavy Metal Album of 2011” at the Columbus Music Awards.

Vocalist Ryan Henry states, “Our style of music has vastly changed between our last album, Long Story Short, and our new album, According to Purpose. At our core we remain the same – determined to deliver great, hard hitting passionate music. However, the music and writing process has matured considerably. This record stems from a far greater spiritual center with focus on the depravity of the world around us, yet with hope and resolution. The music is far more elaborate and fluid than the last record while remaining true to the style that has defined Strikken.”

1. Into Darkness
2. Scar Tissue
3. The Chosen One
4. Tale of a Fallen Man
5. Tidal Waves
6. Grace
7. Cast Out
8. Word of Life
9. The Truth
10. Gabriel
11. Artwork
12. Sent Down