Saskatoon metal veterans Pythonic have officially entered a new chapter with the release of their sophomore EP ‘Decomposition’ via a lineup that represents the heaviest iteration of the band to date. This project finds the group tearing down and rebuilding their earliest material from the ground up to provide the visceral justice that founding guitarist Vincent Kohut feels these tracks always deserved. The addition of vocalist Morgan Warriner alongside bassist Max Hiske and drummer Jayden Warriner has transformed the sonic landscape of the band into a more aggressive and cohesive unit. Every riff on the record has been sharpened and every arrangement tightened under the meticulous production of Reid Paraszczynec at Lucid Distortion Audio to ensure a relentless listening experience. From the scathing social commentary of “Pills” to the ritualistic intensity of “Liturgy” the EP explores a dark thematic range that includes occult horror and personal betrayal. The technical precision of lead guitarist Ryan Hunter combined with the thunderous low end from Max Hiske solidifies the group’s reputation for delivering a tight and professional onslaught. After a landmark year spent sharing stages with 200 Stab Wounds and closing out the main stage at Slaughter Fest in Edmonton the band is already focused on a prolific future involving multiple new full-length albums.