Spontaneous Generation

Spontaneous Generation is the first 4-song instrumental extended play (EP) released by American Progressive/Technical Death Metal band Uncured in 2016 by Conclave Studios.

Recording
The brothers Rex Cox and Zak Cox wrote all of the material and played both guitar and bass on the EP. Max Portnoy  (Next To None, Tallah) son of Dream Theater drumming legend Mike Portnoy played the drums as a special guest. The album was Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Conclave Studios,NYC, produced and Engineered by Mitch Cox and Jon Kita. Spontaneous Generation was released on October 13, 2016.

Personnel

 * Rex Cox - Guitar, Bass
 * Zak Cox - Guitar, Bass
 * Max Portnoy - Drums

Reception
Spontaneous Generation quickly impressed metal critics - some of which compared Uncured to the Prog titans Opeth and Dream Theater - and fans across the world. Rex Cox explained that this is due, in part, to Uncured’s eclectic approach to song writing. “Our fans have really enjoyed our exploration of various styles, from death metal riffs to psychedelic trips to big grooves to the occasional Spanish flamenco or raga”.

BraveWords described Uncured as “Rush on ‘roids” and Rockwired defined Uncured as “more than just another young rock band on the scene.” also explaining that “in an age where the pulse of rock ’n roll has seemed to slow, the band's debut EP Spontaneous Generation serves up the sort of revelry and musicality that is likely to make Uncured a force to be reckoned with for years to come."