The Ocean's 2020 single "Pleistocene" offers a concise, powerful distillation of the band's progressive metal sound, serving as a bridge between their geological-themed albums.
- "Pleistocene" was released as a standalone single on September 10, 2020, by Metal Blade Records.
- The single features guest vocals from Jonas Renkse of Katatonia.
- The track was recorded during the sessions for "Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic".
The Ocean is a progressive metal band from Berlin, Germany, known for their conceptual albums and extensive touring. Formed in 2000, they have evolved significantly over two decades, exploring diverse sonic landscapes within the metal genre. In 2020, the band was midway through their planned discography exploring geological epochs, with "Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic" released in 2020, and "The Ocean" EP released in 2020.
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