Bellingham, WA duo MELANCHOLIA’s debut album ‘Book of Ruination’ is out now on LP/CS/CD/Digital via Brutal Panda Records!
Listen now on all streaming services HERE.
MELANCHOLIA comment:
“This release feels like the shedding of some great burden. The backdrop of its conception was wrought with both personal and communal turmoil and so to have it let loose is of much relief. That being said I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished with this record, and the experience has left me looking forward to the next one.
“Huge amount of gratitude to our friends at Brutal Panda and to Byron Gouette for helping make the vision come to life.” Formed in 2018, the duo has already released three EPs that have made waves through the underground. ‘Book of Ruination’, their most ambitious release to date, is a meditation into the void of sonic darkness and esoteric philosophy… an immense journey through life, death, and what lies beyond.
True to its name, MELANCHOLIA explores dread and anguish in all of its malformed glory through the lenses of crushing doom/sludge, ferocious black metal/death metal and raw, primitive crust punk. Unified by bleak lyrical themes, suffocating atmosphere, psychedelic dissonance, and striking visual art by vocalist/guitarist Gage Lindsay, MELANCHOLIA exist to push the boundaries of extreme music.
‘Book of Ruination’ was recorded at The Unknown Studio in Anacortes, WA with Rich Canut III. The album was mastered by Adam Pike (Red Fang, Murder by Death) and Nate Abner (Graves at Sea). Additionally, the band’s out-of-print 2021 EP, ‘Static Church’ sees its first vinyl and CD release out now! Order both albums are available via Brutal PandaHERE and Bandcamp HERE.
‘Book of Ruination’ Track List:
I. Ode to Ruination
II. Sunscathed
III. Circadian Throes
IV. Yersinia in Bloom
V. No Place of Honor
VI. Caught in Eternity’s Jaws
VII. Din of Gangrene Angels
MELANCHOLIA Live Rituals:
^Oct 28 Bellingham, WA @ The Shakedown w/ Dryland
^Record Release Show
About MELANCHOLIA: True to its name, Bellingham WA’s MELANCHOLIA explores dread and anguish in all of its malformed glory. Unified by bleak lyrical themes, suffocating atmosphere, dissonance and striking visual art, MELANCHOLIA exist to push the boundaries of extreme music. Formed in 2018, the duo has already released three EPs that have made waves through the underground. ‘Book of Ruination’, their most ambitious release to date, is a meditation into the void of sonic darkness and esoteric philosophy… an immense journey through life, death, and what lies beyond.
MELANCHOLIA are:
Noah Burns – Drums
Gage Lindsay – Vocals / Guitars
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