''Holographic Universe'' is the third full-length

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Scar Symmetry Scar Symmetry is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Avesta, formed in 2004. The band has released six albums, with seven released singles. They are signed to Nuclear Blast Records. History Formation and ''Symmetric in Design'' (2004−200 ...

. It is the last album to feature vocalist

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, who parted ways with the band shortly after the album's completion. It was released on 20 June 2008 in

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, and on July 7, 2008 in

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. The album peaked on the charts at 37 in

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, and 65 in

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. A music video for the song "Morphogenesis" premiered on 18 September. The album is rumoured to be loosely based on Michael Talbot's book ''The Holographic Universe''. Upon its release, the science-themed ''Holographic Universe'' was considered Scar Symmetry's most commercially focused album, with critics drawing comparisons with progressive bands including

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comments that the band "appears more serious than ever about contrasting super melodic choruses, guitar harmonies, and even intermittent synths, against aesthetic ''evil twins'' like furious death metal growls, aggressive riffing, and torrential drumming".

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claims the album does not dramatically expand on previous releases, but is a "well-planned and structured album that comes across as accessible and heavy at the same time". "The Three Dimensional Shadow" was the first Scar Symmetry song to feature the use of an 8 string guitar. Holographic Universe is also the only album where all the members of the band shared equal credit on writing and composition. A thirteenth track, "Disintegrate the Hourglass", was written and recorded for the album, but was not included on the album.

Track listing

''All music and lyrics by Scar Symmetry''

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;Scar Symmetry *

− vocals *

Jonas Kjellgren Jonas Kjellgren (born 4 July 1977) is a Swedish musician and producer, now residing in Grangärde, Sweden. He has been lead vocalist for Carnal Forge and Dellamorte, played guitar for Centinex, and played bass for October Tide. He is most famous f ...

− guitar * Per Nilsson − guitar *Kenneth Seil − bass guitar *Henrik Ohlsson − drums

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