“Shatter The Visage” is the latest single from Indianapolis death/doom collective MOTHER OF GRAVES. The track, and accompanying video, comes by way of the band’s stunning The Periapt Of Absence full-length, set for release on October 18th via the esteemed Profound Lore Records.
Comments vocalist/keyboardist Brandon Howe, “‘Shatter The Visage’ was written at a time of tested sanity. I was frozen, I guess you could say, in a purgatory between holding onto my hopes or letting go, and every road seemed to lead me to a further descent. It’s wild the things that soar through your head when you’re at your lowest and can’t seem to face the emotional crossroads at hand. It is our most aggressive track on the record. It reeks with intensity and catchiness, and it showcases our collective roots in death metal while maintaining our melodic and doleful identity.”
Watch MOTHER OF GRAVES’ “Shatter The Visage” video at THIS LOCATION.
Stream MOTHER OF GRAVES’ previously released single, “Upon Burdened Hands,” at THIS LOCATION.
The Periapt of Absence is MOTHER OF GRAVES’ most in depth and significant material to date. Each song provides a poignant exploration of the human experience, where moments of despair are illuminated by glimmers of hope and fleeting beauty. Through eight cathartic tales of heartache, love, and loss, MOTHER OF GRAVES beckons you to delve deep into the recesses of their dark and gloomy world.
Highlighted by Brandon Howe’s soul crushing and poetic vocals, the offering transcends boundaries, delving deeper into realms of sorrow and introspection than their previous works. The album expands upon the band’s notoriously engrossing atmospheres, crushing passages that shine light on their death metal roots, monumental hooks, and melodies that will resonate for years to come.
The record’s crushing production, provided by the band’s Ben Sandman with dynamic mastering by the legend Dan Swanö, amplifies the monumental rhythm section anchored by Don Curtis on drums and Corey Clark on bass, while illuminating the intricate guitar harmonies skillfully woven by guitarists Sandman and Chris Morrison.
The Periapt of Absence will be released on CD, LP, cassette, and digital formats.
Find preorders at https://linktr.ee/theperiaptofabsence.
MOTHER OF GRAVES Live:
11/15/2024 Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN *Record Release Show w/ Immortal Bird, Huntsmen, Atavistic Decay [info]
11/23/2024 Regies – Chicago, IL *Record Release Show w/ Immortal Bird, Payasa, Apophy [info]
“…chilly doom for those frosty mornings…” — Metal Injection
MOTHER OF GRAVES:
Brandon Howe – vocals, keyboards
Chris Morrison – guitar
Ben Sandman – guitar
Corey Clark – bass
Don Curtis – drums
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