Chicago Progressive Metal Aberrants DISSONA Set to Release Next Full-Length Album, 'Receptor,' on October 1, 2025

Beginning production in 2020, 'Receptor' was poised to be the immediate successor to DISSONA’s 2016 album 'Paleopneumatic' before the pandemic dashed the industry’s momentum upon the rocks. Time, however, has a curious way of reviving what was once forced into dormancy. Now completely realized and tangible, 'Receptor' is an electrifying journey that embodies DISSONA’s dynamic and unmistakable approach to the metal medium. DISSONA’s third album, 'Receptor,' is coming on October 1, 2025, via Earache Distribution.

First single, “Receptor”, is available right now for streaming. The title track is the culmination of everything DISSONA has built themselves to be and effectively serves as the overture to the 'Receptor' album. The song is at once a showcase of DISSONA’s inimitable sound, more mature and robust than ever, as well as a scene-setting piece to immerse the listener into the album’s distinct aural realm. Featuring the siren-like guest vocals of Laura Guldemond of Burning Witches fame, “Receptor” bursts forth with ferocious urgency and crackles with a fiery intensity. A churning rhythm section acts as the propulsive undercurrent, carrying waves of raging guitar, seething synth-work, and a powerhouse vocal performance, ultimately cresting to an iconic duet both haunting and captivating. “Receptor” can be heard right now on all streaming platforms and BandCamp.

In regard to the album, DISSONA states: 

“With 'Receptor,' we challenged ourselves harder than ever before to not only create something that tests our limits as performing musicians, but also burns bright with raw energy and real emotion. It is by far the most dynamic and focused work we have created–unadulterated and unyielding.”

DISSONA’s newest single, "Receptor," is available now digitally on all streaming platforms HERE. Digital and physical pre-orders of the full-length album, 'Receptor,' are available immediately HERE. Physical editions include two bonus tracks that will be unavailable digitally anywhere, ever. Additionally, the physical edition of the album includes a 12-page, hand-drawn art booklet designed solely by lead vocalist, David Dubenic.

Pre-Save the Digital Version of 'Receptor' HERE

All songs written by:

DISSONA

Produced, Recorded, Mixed, & Mastered by:

Matt Motto

Artwork by:

David Dubenic

DISSONA are:

David Dubenic – Vocals

Matt Motto – Guitar

Craig Hamburger – Bass

Drew Goddard – Drums

Progressive Metal Group Dissona Release Spirited Cover of Iron Maiden's 'Rainmaker'

As winter loosens its icy grip, the rains of spring are soon to follow. Enter Dissona, with their most recent Patreon cover request, from the incomparable Iron Maiden and their 2003 album Dance of Death, "Rainmaker."

"We took a different approach to this cover, wanting to pay tribute to both the original legends themselves as well as one of our all-time favorite groups, Blind Guardian. Expect all of the classic twin-lead melodies and soaring vocal lines of Iron Maiden but kicked up to the intensity of Blind Guardian's speed metal days."

Dissona is currently working on their third album.

Chicago Progressive Metal Group Dissona Release Cover of Willy Wonka Favorite, “Pure Imagination”

On the heels of the release of their next album, Dissona releases their version of “Pure Imagination,” the rendition made famous by Gene Wilder in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Chosen by a loyal Patreon subscriber, Dissona takes the brightness and whimsy that made the original such an indelible classic and shades it under the storm clouds of the world’s current state. Orchestration has been pared back and darkened to allow the purity and message of the vocals to act as the herald and banner-man, leading the listener through the fray and out the other side.

“The difficulty of 2020 was well-known and continues to wreak havoc. We hope our ‘Pure Imagination’ may be a light for you in times of need.”

Dissona is currently mixing their upcoming album with an anticipated 2021 release date. It is their most ambitious work to date. If you would like to become a subscriber on Dissona’s Patreon, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/dissona

Dissona Guitarist Releases Second Electronic Single ‘Specter’ Under Stage Name C3D3

Written, produced, mixed, and mastered by C3D3Additional vocals by David Dubenicc3d3.bandcamp.comLyrics:In every corner of my mindA different shade of youTra...

C3D3 continues to display his command of the electronic music world with his second incendiary offering ‘Specter.’ Building upon the electric hype surrounding his debut in September, ‘Specter’ reaches ever deeper into the potent energies of the genre with delicate mastery peeking through at every corner of the production.

’Specter’ paints its picture using more lo-fi and damaged sounds coupled with scintillating bass and lead lines. A dark but completely entrancing track, “Specter’ is brimming with attitude and character at every turn with an impeccable balance between the vocal and instrumentally-driven sections.

C3D3 is helmed by the guitarist and songwriter of the critically-acclaimed progressive metal group Dissona. The electronic act is focused around the unmistakable allure of love, coupled with the vulnerability we expose ourselves to in pursuit of it. The music has a certain cinematic quality to it, while being extremely accessible to the casual ear. Each composition tells a complete story while remaining musically interesting, all within a lean runtime.

By no surprise, ‘Specter’ has surpassed all expectations that C3D3’s first single set forth. His compositions feel completely fresh and new, carving a unique path while keeping his songs feeling organic and effortless. ‘Specter’ begs for multiple listens with each one revealing an increasingly impressive level of detail.

‘Specter’ is available now on all streaming platforms.