{"title":"Textures","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"silhouettes","title":"Silhouettes","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter such classics as \u003cem\u003eSilhouettes\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eDualism\u003c\/em\u003e, they were recognized as one of the first bands to develop the modern technical metal genre, all while sharing the stage with illustrious acts such as Meshuggah, Gojira, Machine Head and The Dillinger Escape Plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen disbanding in 2018, Dutch Math Metal wizards \u003cstrong\u003eTEXTURES\u003c\/strong\u003e left a significant hole in the global progressive metal community. However, after a break of 6 years, the pioneering Dutch metal six-piece has resurrected and announced their reunion with a new album and a return to the stages in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEXTURES\u003c\/strong\u003e has made significant contributions to the music industry since their formation in 2001. 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