A Coming Into Existence

A Coming Into Existence is the debut EP from the American technical death metal outfit Origin, released in 1998. While the band would later become synonymous with 'gravity blasts' and ultra-clean, high-fidelity production, this early release showcases a much rawer, more visceral side of their sound. The EP features the core elements that would define them - extreme speed, sweep-picked arpeggios, and complex rhythmic shifts - but presents them through a lo-fi, demo-quality lens that emphasizes their roots in the mid-90s underground scene. Historically, this EP served as the catalyst for their signing to Relapse Records. The track 'Lethal Manipulation' would later be re-recorded for their self-titled debut, but the versions found here possess a unique, unhinged energy. It stands as a pivotal bridge between the brutal death metal of the early 90s and the technical explosion of the early 2000s.