Based out of Kansas City, MO, post-metal ensemble A LIGHT WITHIN debuted their first EP, Preface, in 2013 that fused raw, aggressive sounds with progressive post-metal cues. Now, in 2024, they have reworked and enhanced this first release to bring it up to date with their production standard and developed sound. The new EP re:preface is released today on August 2nd, 2024.

Using the original source material, A LIGHT WITHIN has enhanced the clarity and dynamics of the songs. Parts were reworked and reimagined to honor the original EP while injecting new life into the songs. This offering lands as an interlude while work on the forthcoming full-length continues.

The band has seen changes in their line-up over recent years. Bassist Andy Schiller departed from the band, leading to Josh Bennett switching live roles from guitar to bass. Despite the changes, the outfit has released four singles over the past year: in 2023, “Meteoric Fires”, “Count With Your Eyes”, “Terraform”, followed by the most recent, “Identity” in 2024.

These singles were initially intended to be part of the band’s next release, Reconstruction, but life stepped in the way and forced the writing to come to a halt. While the band picks up the pieces of the remaining ideas, Kyle and Jeff decided to bring their 2013 debut EP, Preface up to the production standards of the new singles.

Recording Line-Up on re:preface:
Kyle Brandt - Vocals, Keys
Jeff Irvine - Guitar
Nick Sloan - Drums
Josh Bennett - Guitar
Brett Southard - Bass

Live Line-Up:
Kyle Brandt - Vocals, Keys
Jeff Irvine - Guitar
Nick Sloan - Drums
Josh Bennett - Bass

Guest Musician:
Madelyn Robertson: keys on "Page #32 (Morning)"

Album Credits:
Producer: Molitoth
Recording Studio: Studio Squared Molitoth Studios
Mastering: Acle Kahney @ 4Dsounds
Mixing: Molitoth
Album Cover Artist: gravity-ink