The Fragile Art of Existence is the only studio album by Control Denied, a progressive metal band founded by Chuck Schuldiner. It was released worldwide on Nuclear Blast America in 1999. Metal Mind Productions reissued the album on April 15, 2008 (February 11, 2008 in Europe). The release was digitally remastered and limited to 2,000 copies. The album was again re-released in 2010 by Relapse Records, available in two-disc and three-disc editions. The three-disc edition was limited to 1,000 copies. This was also Chuck Schuldiner's final studio album before he died of brain cancer on December 13, 2001. Track listing All songs written by Chuck Schuldiner. Credits Tim Aymar – vocals Chuck Schuldiner – lead and rhythm guitar Shannon Hamm – lead and rhythm guitar Steve DiGiorgio – bass Richard Christy – drums Additional musicians Scott Clendenin – bass on 1996 and 1997 demos Chris Williams – drums on 1996 and 1997 demos Chuck Schuldiner – vocals on 1996 and 1999 demos Production Produced by Jim Morris & Chuck Schuldiner Engineered, mixed & mastered by Jim Morris External links Lyrics References 1999 debut albums Control Denied albums Relapse Records albums Albums recorded at Morrisound Recording Albums with cover art by Travis Smith (artist)