Extreme progressive metal group DREAMER has shared the first single off their upcoming debut full-length, Autogenesis.
"Regress" marks the album's first single, a track the band says shows every side Dreamer has to offer on Autogenesis.
"Epic melodic sections, huge emotional atmosphere, ripping fast technical moments, progressive tendencies, and a subdued clean break. It’s both structured and linear, evolving and morphing while always referencing back to itself. It blends both the extreme and progressive aspects of the band’s sound while never sacrificing either."
Following the band's 2021 instrumental demo, Autogenesis sees DREAMER's vision come to life with 9 epic tracks of melodic and boundary-pushing metallic wizardry.
Beyond the Top is set to release Autogenesis this fall on digital, CD and two vinyl variant editions on December 11.
Tracklist:
1. Autogenesis
2. Hollow
3. Regress
4. Godspeed
5. Fates Entwined
6. The New Dawn
7. Celestial Awakening
8. Horizons Beyond
9. A Clarity Found
Pre-order Autogenesis: beyondthetoprecords.com | dreamermetal.bandcamp.com
DREAMER is an extreme progressive metal band in the tradition of Between the Buried and Me, Rivers of Nihil, Opeth, and Ne Obliviscaris, with a modern twist. The brainchild of guitarist/composer/producer Christopher Beattie, DREAMER expands on the forefront of metal by combining modern technicality with epic ambitions, an intricate balance of aggression, melody and grandiose ideas.
After Chris self-released the project's original demos in 2020 and 2021, the lineup came together with the addition of Josef Hossain-Kay on drums, Zachary Rivizzigno on second guitar, Ricky Alvarado on bass, and later, Kyle Chapman of Blighted Eye and Aethereus on vocals.
In 2022, Beattie joined the established death metal band The Zenith Passage, performing live internationally while contributing songwriting to their Metal Blade Records release Datalysium. During this time, DREAMER has been quietly putting together its debut album Autogenesis, its first official release while buzz around the project has grown.
ONLINE
LINEUP
Kyle Chapman - Vocals
Josef Hossain-Kay - Drums
Christopher Beattie - Guitars, Keyboards
Ricky Alvarado-Cabrera - Bass
Zachary Rivizzigno - Guitars
BIOGRAPHY/LOGO
Dreamer is an American extreme progressive metal band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2020 by guitarist, composer, and producer Christopher Beattie, also known for his work with technical death metal band The Zenith Passage.
Originally conceived as a solo project, Dreamer began with a series of instrumental demos released in 2020 and 2021. Beattie's vision was to create an ambitious musical experience combining the technical intensity of extreme metal with the atmospheric depth, intricate arrangements, and emotional qualities of progressive metal.
The project gradually evolved into a full band with the addition of drummer Josef Hossain-Kay, guitarist Zachary Rivizzigno, bassist Ricky Alvarado-Cabrera, and vocalist Kyle Chapman, known for his involvement with Aethereus and Blighted Eye.
Musically, Dreamer draws inspiration from bands such as Between the Buried and Me, Opeth, Rivers of Nihil, and Ne Obliviscaris. Their distinctive sound incorporates complex rhythmic structures, aggressive technical death metal passages, soaring melodies, atmospheric soundscapes, and progressive compositions that frequently shift between brutality and introspection.
In 2022, Christopher Beattie joined The Zenith Passage, contributing to their critically acclaimed album "Datalysium" while continuing to develop Dreamer's material. Despite his commitments to The Zenith Passage, the band steadily worked toward completing its debut full-length album.
In June 2025, Dreamer introduced their expanded musical direction with the single "Hollow", featuring Kyle Chapman's vocals. The track demonstrated the band's ability to combine relentless technical passages, atmospheric melodies, modern grooves, and intricate progressive arrangements.
In 2026, Dreamer signed with Beyond the Top Records and announced their debut full-length album, "Autogenesis", scheduled for release on December 11, 2026. Featuring nine compositions, the album represents the culmination of several years of songwriting and musical development. The single "Regress", unveiled in October 2026, further showcased the band's combination of technical aggression, expansive melodies, and emotionally charged progressive metal.
With their ambitious compositions and sophisticated blend of extreme and progressive influences, Dreamer has established a distinctive musical identity within the modern progressive metal underground.
DISCOGRAPHY
Demos:
Instrumental Demo 2021 - 2021
Full-length albums:
Autogenesis - 2026
GENRE/COUNTRY
Extreme Progressive Metal
United States
