EPK – Obsidian Skies – Unmade By the Ocean (single) (2025)
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“Unmade by the Ocean is heavy-hitting, rhythmic, and technically challenging, while still maintaining a very melodic core. With soaring solos on guitar, bass, and piano, it is a song with a unique and diverse sound. Lyrically, it tells the story of a small group of people who spent the years of Earth’s apocalypse underground and have come to the surface to find a world dominated by water. They must now come to terms with their new reality and find hope where there is none” – Logan Dougherty
For fans of Ne Obliviscaris, Alkaloid, Amon Amarth, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Opeth
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“Rounding off our 9, no 10 highlights this week is another debut release: “Saturnian” by Colorado progressive/symphonic death metal duo Obsidian Skies… this science-fiction tale feels like an epic mini-blockbuster despite its short runtime of only 24 minutes.” – The Prog Space
“Exciting and versatile Prog-Melo-Death” – PowerMetal.de
““Saturnian” is an enjoyable first release from Obsidian Skies. Whilst only a three song E.P. it is a very ambitious release with some very epic and complex music on show.” – Ever Metal
“What a journey this was from Earth to TITAN through space! From acoustic, piano, orchestral to the singing. I enjoyed every bit of it. The debut EP Saturnian was a pleasant melodic death metal surprise and looking forward what comes next. Logan and Tim really put much effort and you hear it. This is for the Metalfans of Rivers of Nihil, Opeth, Scar Symmetry and Into Eternity. 8/10” – Belgian Metal Shredder
“A bold and somewhat brave undertaking, the first record from Obsidian Skies is an absolute pleasure, the merits of which need to be sung from the rooftops [8.5/10]” – Metal Noise
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Band: Obsidian Skies
Single Title: Unmade By the Ocean
Release Date: April 4, 2025
Label: Self-released
Distribution: CD Baby
Length: 7:06
Single Credits:
Performed by Tim Watervoort and Logan Dougherty
Written by Obsidian Skies
Produced by Obsidian Skies
Mixed by Tom MacLean (Twelve Tone Studio)
Mastered by Tom MacLean (Twelve Tone Studio)
Logan Dougherty: ASCAP
Lineup:
Tim Watervoort: guitars, bass, vocals
Logan Dougherty: guitars, piano, orchestration
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About The Single:
Lyrically: This is a story of humanity being trapped underground for centuries as the Earth was inhospitable. After ages isolated from the world, they’ve embarked on their journey in the new world that has become largely underwater. Musically: Very rhythmic sections drive it forward while technical melodic solos float above the rhythms. Symphonic parts accentuate a lot of the heavier sections to lift them up. The song is largely dominated by harsh vocals that drive the song, with clean vocals providing a reprieve for the listener.
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1. We’ve been friends for over 10 years and Logan was a groomsman at Tim’s wedding
2. We have degrees in Linguistics, Astrophysics, and Music Composition
3. Lyrically takes place in the same universe/timeline as the previous release “Saturnian”
4. We’re both avid Valheim players
5. Guitars and Bass tracked through Fractal Audio Axe FX (Mixed by Twelve Tone Studio)
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Obsidian Skies was founded amidst the turmoil of 2020 by Logan Dougherty and Tim Watervoort. The two had worked together before, but not since the breakup of their previous band, Endlight, in 2017. Logan and Tim wrote much of Endlight’s music, with Logan on guitars and Tim on bass and vocals. They performed throughout Colorado, sharing the stage with bands such as Unleash the Archers and Archspire until the band’s end. While they remained close friends, Tim and Logan’s musical and professional paths diverged for a time at this point.
During this time, Logan attained a Bachelor’s degree in Music Composition, adding to his Physics and Astrophysics degrees. He released a solo orchestral album, “Kingdom of Sand” in 2017, and had his chamber works performed at the University of Colorado College of Music. Tim completed his Master’s degree in Linguistics and went through an accelerated full-stack web development program. He performed as a vocalist for Oak, Ash & Thorn for a time in 2018, sharing the stage with bands such as Týr and Alestorm. Following this, he focused his musical attention on bass and solo metal work.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and everyone was stuck indoors, the two looked for a project to work on, half to stay sane, and half to explore a new creative outlet. At this time, Obsidian Skies was born. It started with Tim and Logan sharing parts with each other that they had previously written. However, as time went on, it became a true collaborative writing process, with the two writing each song together. Their first release, “Saturnian”, is absolutely some of the best work either has ever produced.
Both Tim and Logan are influenced by progressive and technical death metal, listening to bands such as Fleshgod Apocalypse, Alkaloid, and Ne Obliviscaris. Composers such as Rachmaninoff, Bach, and Debussy strongly influence Logan, as well as more modern composers like John Williams and Howard Shore. Tim is heavily influenced by folk and melodic death metal bands such as Eluveitie and Insomnium and is inspired by great bass players such as Dominic Lapointe and Linus Klausenitzer.
The music of Obsidian Skies spans many different genres, not all of which are metal. While harsh vocals, fast rhythms, and guitar solos are featured prominently, they do not necessarily dominate. Sweeping orchestral melodies, clean singing, and instruments such as piano, acoustic guitar, and fretless bass contribute to the music to create a melodic and diverse sound.
Lyrically, the band’s themes are heavily influenced by science fiction and fantasy. The story of “Saturnian” takes place on Saturn’s moon Titan. In this story, humanity is forced to flee from a dying Earth, and a portion of the population colonizes Titan. While life is able to flourish there, the people who survived are forced to deal with the emotions of leaving their lost home and the guilt of abandoning those who could not leave the planet.
Obsidian Skies remains a studio band for now, but that has allowed for flexibility in tracking that would have been difficult to achieve as a brand-new live band. “Rebirth in the Stars”, for instance, has multiple sections with four or more guitar tracks and several orchestral layers. Their debut EP “Saturnian” is set to release in 2022 and will deliver an elaborate story with a diverse, but undoubtedly metal, sound.
Obsidian Skies is:
Logan Dougherty – Guitars, Piano, Orchestration
Tim Watervoort – Guitars, Basses, Vocals
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