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Ploy for Extinction is an original metal band from Denver, Colorado that was formed in late 2008. The band currently consists of Matt Fagan (guitars), Gregg Block (guitars), Josh Ruff (vocals/bass), and Josh Pease (drums). Ploy for Extinction recorded their first EP, Equality Lies Below, at Flatline Audio with producer Dave Otero (Cephalic Carnage, Allegaeon) in October 2009. The 2nd EP, Prophets of Dissension, was released in late 2011. Ploy for Extinction's 2013 full length album, Primordial, produced by Dave Otero was released October 2013. Known for their aggressive and energy-filled live performances along with their thrash yet melodic musical styles, Ploy for Extinction has quickly made a local and national impact. Similar artists include Testament, Lamb of God, Devin Townsend, Slayer, Allegaeon, Byzantine, Megadeth, The Absence, Battlecross, Dethklok, Dark Tranquillity, Death, DevilDriver, Gojira, In Flames.