Dyssidia Tap Into Something Otherworldly With New Single Dream Persuasion
- Hot & Heavy
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
If there is one thing Dyssidia never do, it is repeat themselves. Every new release from these Adelaide prog masters feels like the next step in some constantly expanding musical universe, and their latest single, Dream Persuasion, might be their boldest leap yet. It is the final taste of their upcoming album Deeper Wells Of Meaning, and this one arrives with a twist that instantly commands your attention.
Dream Persuasion marks Dyssidia’s first ever collaboration and they did not hold back. They teamed up with Japanese tsugaru shamisen performer and composer Noriko Tadano, whose playing threads through the track like an ancient spirit cutting through a modern storm. The blend of progressive metal and traditional Japanese shamisen could have easily felt like a gimmick in less capable hands, but here it is seamless. The elegance of the shamisen dances around the band’s heavier moments, making every riff feel twice as powerful.
The video fits the energy perfectly. It leans into the song’s hypnotic pull and lets the intricate layers speak for themselves. Watching it feels like sinking into a story rather than just hitting play on a single. It is a strong reminder that Dyssidia do not just write songs; they build entire worlds and then dare you to get lost in them.
With Deeper Wells Of Meaning dropping on November 28 through Wild Thing Records, Dream Persuasion feels like the final invitation before the full descent. If the first two singles, Serum Sickness and Impulsivity, hinted at a darker, more ambitious Dyssidia, this new track confirms it. The band have spent five years sharpening their craft, and it shows. This new era feels bigger, heavier, and more emotionally charged than anything they have done before.
For longtime fans, this is the moment you have been waiting for. For newcomers, Dream Persuasion is a perfect doorway into the world of one of Australia’s most compelling prog acts. Either way, the new album is shaping up to be essential listening.
Dream Persuasion is out now
Listen, preorder, then catch them at their album launch in Adelaide.
