EPK – Split Image – Torrent of Illusion (2022)

Album Title: Torrent of Illusion
Release Date: June 1, 2022
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: DistroKid

Track Listing:
1. Socialized Crucifixion – (2:34)
2. Justified Suicide – (3:18)
3. Room With A View – (4:19)
4. Blank Shot – (4:03)
5. Facades – (2:35)
6. Mirrorstains – (4:13)
Album Length (21 Minutes)

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Christian Sia, Joey Sia, Joshua Escobar, James Munroe, Nicolas MacDuffee
• All songs written by: Christian Sia, Joey Sia, Joshua Escobar, James Munroe
• Produced by: Christian Sia and James Munroe
• Mixed by: James Munroe
• Mastered by: James Munroe
• Album Artwork by: Andrei BouzikovAlbum Band Line Up:
Joshua “Josh” Escobar – Vocals
James Munroe – Lead Guitar (Left)
Joey Sia – Rhythm Guitar (Right)
Nicolas MacDuffee – Bass
Christian “Chris” Sia – DrumsLive Band Line Up:
Joshua “Josh” Escobar – Vocals
Jared Mooney – Lead Guitar
Joey Sia – Rhythm Guitar
Nadesha Mariudottir – Bass
Christian “Chris” Sia – DrumsDISCOGRAPHY:
2019 – Sulfur Pits (Single)
2020 – Facades (Single)Shared Stage with:
Psycho Mantis, Corpus, Braineater, Iggy & the Rough Riders, Philosopher===================================The album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY) explained by the band:

“Lyrically it is a taste of what we as a band, and also personally, have gone through or acquired perspective. It goes from dark to somber towards the end. The music resonates with those who have experienced it and also attracts those who haven’t.” – Josh

“The music compliments the lyrics in a unique way because most of our songs are somewhat progressive. Now when it comes to the matter of the mind our minds are always going 100+ miles per hour whether we acknowledge it or not. The progressive-est music goes hand in hand with our lyrics that deal with mental and personal conflict. It’s as if there is always something else to think about so the music and lyrics capture exactly that!” – Chris

Track by track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY) explained by the band:

“The first song ‘Socialized Crucifixion’ off of Torrent of Illusion deals with becoming alienated and chastised due to biased opinions spread onto others by one individual. As if once someone paints you as a bad individual automatically everyone else follows without question. The point of this song is to urge individuals to really question a situation and take information with a grain of salt especially when it comes to defamation of character. There is always a lot more to what meets the eye and there are two sides of a coin. Musically, this song is fast, simple, straightforward, and ends with a heavy breakdown that really captures the emotion of being a victim of this type of scenario.” – Chris

“Suicide awareness is what the second track ‘Justified Suicide’ is all about. The intro brings a sense of dread with its slow heavy beats and long sustaining riffs. We have had a few friends of ours who had sadly taken their own lives due to being overwhelmed by life in general. I and a few of us have also thought about committing suicide a handful of times whether it was caused by a call of the void or being tempted to cut the high stress by pulling the trigger. Anyone who feels this way needs to remember that you are not alone. There are people who love you and the future is a lot brighter than it portrays itself to be. Every negative experience is only temporary, however, the wisdom you obtain from it is infinite. You gotta keep that PMA at all costs!” – Chris

“The third song ‘Room With A View’ portrays an individual who was unjustly punished through a flawed system of justice. We believe anyone can relate to this whether it be through the literal U.S. justice system or something as simple as being isolated without choice whether it be through the actions of someone else or the individual themself. When it comes to the matter of the mind it could also be considered a prison. The song starts out slow with its dark guitar tones and is greeted with the entirety of the band in an aggressive execution throughout the whole composition.” – Chris

“‘Blank Shot,’ the fourth song off of Torrent of Illusion, is an allegory to choices in life and indecisiveness whether choices are made for the individual themself or deciding these options on their own. When there is pressure to succeed one could simply quit or tread on forward and never give up despite the difficulties/hardship that follows. The lyrics urge individuals to look into themself and their heart to truly discover what resonates with them and choose these decisions based upon what benefits the individual themself as opposed to shooting these ‘blank shots’ that lead to nowhere but square one. Musically, the progressive nature of this song and non-repetition of verses/choruses is our way of describing how much of a labyrinth the human mind can often be especially in a state of indecisiveness.” – Chris

“There is a disorder that is called ‘Alice in Wonderland syndrome’ and it is more of a common occurrence within children than it is a rare occasion with adults. ‘Facades,’ the fifth song of this album, describes this disorder of misinterpreting sight, touch, and even sense of time being simply incorrect. I personally have had these episodes throughout my life, mostly as an adolescent, but I have experienced this syndrome a couple of times as an adult. There is a small percentage of individuals who are diagnosed with ‘Alice in Wonderland syndrome’ and have to live with it every second of their life. These people are a good example of what it takes to have such mental fortitude to combat disorders such as this. ‘Facades’ is more of our fast ‘crossover’ song that bridges the first and the second half of the song with a walky bassline and is eventually met with tying the knot of a breakdown whilst ending the composition with the initial riff of the entire song.” – Chris

“Self-hatred, whether it be caused through disorders such as body dysmorphia, depression, borderline personality disorder, survivor guilt, defeatist attitude (the list goes on) or even if it’s a temporary feeling is what the sixth and final track of Torrent of Illusion embodies. The name ‘Mirrorstains’ comes from evoking the inner consciousness by looking at a mirror because this reflection of oneself is not as clear as it should be. The bass effects in the introduction of the song make you feel as if you are in a bathroom looking at this mirror that is stained. After this introduction comes a ‘doomy’ part to tie up the first section of the song and then comes the heavy and fast riffs. The music merely portrays the rage of self-loathing behavior in a unique way. You are not as alone as you feel. There are people who have gone through the same experiences and many of us who care.” – Chris

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