Salt Lake City, Utah sludge trio The Ditch and the Delta are set to release their new album, Hives in Decline, in a couple days (May 12) and they’re offering up a full stream right now via Metal Underground. Recorded by Andy Patterson (Subrosa), the album features seven tracks of uniquely structured sludge/doom with lyrical themes that deal with their disdain for the Mormon-dominated culture in Utah. Check it out after the break.
Progressive black/death metal band Cormorant have announced the release of their fourth LP, titled Diaspora, which is set for release this August. The four-track album follows up 2014’s Earth Diver and was recorded and mixed by Greg Wilkinson (Vastum, Graves At Sea, Noothgrush, Brainoil) at Earhammer Studios in Oakland, CA. Cormorant have also released an album trailer and the record’s track listing. Check them out after the break.
Progressive Death Metal band John Frum have premiered a video for their new track “Wasting Subtle Body” via Bloody-Disgusting.com. The track is off of their upcoming debut album, A Stirring In The Noos, while the video – which was directed by Mitch Massie (Cattle Decapitation, The Locust) – features haunting visuals to match the song’s dark, aggressive tones. Check it out after the break.
Virginian “swamp metal” outfit Lord have premiered a new track from their forthcoming album, Blacklisted, via The Independent Voice. Titled “They Lied”, the bludgeoning, gritty tune weaves together elements of sludge and stoner metal into a massive, fuzz-laden stomp. Check out the track after the break.
Blacklisted will be released on May 26. Pre-order here.
Crawling forth from the swamps of Florida like an unfathomable, grimy beast, spewing corrosive acid in every direction, comes Meatwound‘s sophomore LP, Largo.
Comprised of Florida hardcore scene veterans, of whom have served time in Combatwoundedveteran, Headless Dogs and others, this quartet have acquired the skills and know-how over the years to craft a gritty, bitter hardcore release. That’s what Meatwound delivers on Largo; unyielding anger and ugliness.
