After a five year hiatus, The Shape returned with their unique blend of progressive and melodic metal. Following their eponymous album "The Last Great Awakening," "Masque of the Red Death" finds the band further expanding on the band's unique mixture of influences from Dream Theater, Iron Maiden, Insomnium, Coheed and Cambria to The Police, Cannibal Corpse, Mayhem, and Pink Floyd), pushing the boundaries of their vision further. "Masque" is the final piece of a three album conceptual story arc entitled "A Human Condition". For The Shape, the end is truly just the beginning... The Shape is... Brian Almeida - Vocals, Guitar Chris Carlino - Guitar, Vocals John Joseph Oliver, III - Guitar Steve Hill - Bass, Vocals Pete Smith - Drums/Percussion, Vocals