Periphery - Periphery II (2012)

A true standard of the djent genre, this album is chock full of groovy, technical riffs, beautiful ambiance and the phenomenally improved vocals of Spencer Sotelo. Whether it's harsh growls or passionate, expressive clean singing the man has pipes like no other. The drumming and guitars are world-class and the album even features a solo by none other than John Petrucci of Dream Theater. This band rose out of Internet obscurity and with this album has claimed its rightful place as one of modern metal's best acts.
9/10