8. Magma Whelm
This epic journey is the first song on the album to benefit from collaborators.
> Ben Viefhues - Ibanez SR 756 6-string Bass (whole tone tapping)
> D. Ian Smith - 5-String Bass (intro, D minor grooves, tremolo solo at 3:50)
> Jacob Bastien - Fender Stratocaster (solo at 3:10), SkiBee, Mustang, Katana
> Justin Bentley - Ibanez RG470 (solo and chord tapping at 5:20, whole tone chords), SkiBee, Katana
> S.L. - Sonex, Nylon String, 5-String Bass, Dean Acoustic, 12-String, Fretless Guitar, Strat, SE250, Ukulele, Cry Baby, Silver Zoom, Black Zoom, Capo 1, TonePort, guitar samples, drum programming
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