US Prog-Melodic Blackened Heavy Metal Project Dimension of the Abandoned Release Visualizer for “Deimos”
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US-based prog-melodic blackened heavy metal project Dimension of the Abandoned have released a visualizer for “Deimos,” a track taken from their self-titled debut album, released on November 21st, 2025. Watch here: https://youtu.be/q_LvPeoJYBA
Dimension was conceived in April 2022 by Rick Stallkamp. He had recently parted ways with the band Niviane, in which he was a founding member, after 7 years. Rick states regarding the split, “There were a myriad of reasons for leaving the band, suffice to say most of them were the old standard type clichés that go along with playing in a band, musical differences, financial issues, interpersonal conflicts.” In the 7 years he spent in the band, Niviane released two albums, “The Druid King” in 2017 & “The Ruthless Divine” in 2020. Three music videos released. Tours with Sirenia & Threat Signal in 2018, Vicious Rumors in 2018, and Soulfly in 2021. There were also great shows opening for Testament, Amon Amarth, Amorphis, Angra, Primal Fear, and many others.
Now venturing out on his own, Rick decided to focus on creating a new project. Rick clarifies his vision for the new band, “Being able to play the material I enjoy without the restrictions of genre or having every song & riff voted on by committee.” He also took this time to learn audio production & mixing. He felt this would allow him to be in control of his songs and how they would sound, as well as giving him a useful skill that could potentially translate into working with other bands.
Rick enlisted the help of his son RJ to play guitar and contribute material. The next year was spent putting together the songs for the album. At this point there was talk of finding a singer. Soon after, one night Rick was browsing YouTube when the algorithm recommended the band “Ophidian Memory”. Rick comments, “It seemed to be fate that only a few days after having a discussion about finding a singer, a band I’d never heard of popped up in my feed, and I clicked on it solely based on the band logo and artwork. Of course once I heard the songs I was amazed. I looked up Ophidian Memory & found it was a project from one guy who did everything. I had to contact this guy.” Ophidian Memory is the project spearheaded by Blake Lamoureux, who handles all instruments and vocals for his project as well as recording & mixing. That sealed the deal. Rick contacted him by email including a demo version of “Journey To The Ethereal”, asking if he would be interested in joining the band. Blake responded immediately with positive feedback & excitement to join the new project. With that, Blake became part of Dimension.
The journey to completion of the debut album has been a long one. It is said that good things come to those who wait. Fans of progressive metal, black metal, dark metal, or any type of metal will find Dimension Of The Abandoned to be a solid new force in the metal world. Never compromising integrity or their values. Always committed to channeling their influences in the best possible way to create memorable songs that stand the test of time.
Are you ready?
Enter the DIMENSION OF THE ABANDONED.
The album is available now on Bandcamp as a vinyl LP or digital download in high resolution 24-bit/44.1 kHz audio, as well as other streaming platforms.
