Cleric (band)

Cleric is an American experimental metal band formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2003. The band is known for its highly technical and dissonant compositions, incorporating elements of progressive metal, avant-garde metal, jazz fusion, and classical music.

Cleric's music often features complex polyrhythms, unconventional song structures, and a wide range of vocal styles, including harsh screams, operatic vocals, and spoken word passages. The band's lyrical content is often abstract and philosophical, exploring themes of consciousness, existence, and the human condition.

The band's lineup has seen changes over the years, but typically consists of a vocalist, guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, and drummer.

Cleric has released two full-length albums: A Sermon on the Inner Synthesis (2010) and Retrocausal (2017). They have also released an EP, Regressions (2016).

The band has toured extensively, both domestically and internationally, and has garnered a cult following among fans of experimental and progressive metal. They are recognized for their challenging and innovative approach to music.