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Searing vocals, crafted lyrics, bombastic drums and a moody atmosphere blend into the complex elixir of Sen’s debut album, Ascetic. Dark and aggressive with tender undertones, Ascetic gushes with ambiance, textures, and imagery. SEN whips up extraordinary sounds blending the industrial with the organic. Better experienced than heard, SEN uses varied instrumentation; synths and samples compete with overdriven guitars and hard, fast drumbeats. Jason Mackenroth’s drumming explodes on Ascetic. His blood is infused with an energy honed during the course of four worldwide Rollins Band tours and seven Rollins Band CDs. Mackenroth also toured with Grammy-winning producer Daniel Lanois as the drummer for his 2003 U.S. and European Shine tour. Behind the album is a team of talent with Producer John Kuker (Mudvayne, Girls Against Boys, Drunk Horse) and mix engineer Jacques Wait (Minneapolis Music Academy “Producer of the Year" 2004) Cates' intimate lyrics breathe in and...