King LamaLA-based progressive fusion band, is pleased to announce the release of their highly anticipated new album Fata complexis—a record that redefines the boundaries of the genre and takes listeners on a daring, electrifying journey. Produced by the legendary Dennis MacKay, whose illustrious career includes collaborations with David Bowie, Return to Forever and Stanley Clarke, Fata complexis is a master class in sonic innovation and collaboration.
From the opening track “Lora Ky,” it’s clear that King Llama have created something extraordinary. The song, penned by guitarist and songwriter Ryan T. Bailey, serves as both a prelude and an introduction to an album full of spidery guitar riffs, sophisticated changes, and intricate unison lines. The six-track album, including the epic 11-minute “Sir Isaac,” showcases the band’s ability to transcend genre conventions, blending elements of prog rock, post-fusion, and even math rock into a sound that defies categorization.
“It’s a new era for us,” says drummer Luis Briones. “We’ve been around for over 12 years, but we’ve evolved. This new album is better produced, with dedicated musicians, multiple guitar lines, some strings and other elements that take our music to new realms.”
Development of the album began during the pandemic, as Bailey and Briones reconsidered and expanded the band’s vision. This period of intense creativity led to the partnership with MacKay, whom Bailey met through record executive Michael Caplan. MacKay, whose work with artists like Brand X inspired Bailey, brought a sophisticated production sense to the album, injecting melodic hooks and pop sensibilities into King Llama’s complex musical landscape.
MacKay recalls the creative freedom he experienced working with the band: “They are younger and more experimental. They told me, ‘Do whatever you want,’ and they meant it literally. It was a dream come true.”
The album also features contributions from an all-star cast of musicians, including Brand X bassist Percy Jones, whose fretless bass enriches the moody closing track “Vita et Mors,” and Anthony Crawford, whose bass playing provides a solid foundation for the entire album.
With Fata complexisKing Llama has created a musical narrative that weaves together fate and destiny, both thematically and in the spirit of community that brought the album to life. Bailey describes the album as a journey of discovery and connection, where the fates of a son and a father are intertwined throughout the universe, reflecting the connections between the band and their collaborators.
King Lamas Fata complexis is available today on all major streaming platforms via TTrain Music. For more information visit www.kingllama.com.
The A-based prog-fusion band King Llama releases the album Category-Elastic Fata complexis
Produced by multi-platinum and Grammy award-winning producer/engineer Dennis MacKay
(David Bowie, Return to Eternity, Stanley Clarke)
Featuring bassist Percy Jones (Brand X), keyboardist Dominique Xavier Taplin (Toto, Ghost Note), percussionist Nate Werth (Snarky Puppy, Ghost Note) and bassist Anthony Crawford (Allan Holdsworth)
Available today via TTrain Music
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