“The band’s ability to demonstrate vulnerability and find such emotive nuances in one of metal’s most infamously cold and mechanical subgenres is really something special, and, like with the last record, elevates this one above being “just” a great tech-death record into something else entirely.” (The Quietus)
New Zealand Death Metal luminaries ULCERATE will officially release their mind-bending seventh album, “Cutting the Throat of God“, on June 14th. Ahead of the date, the trio now unveils a full stream of this inventive and visceral masterpiece. Listen to the record below:
ULCERATE will showcase the new album’s intensity on stage during their ‘Starved of the World’ 2024 Australasia tour in June/August (see dates here) and their ‘Eclipse Death’ 2024 European tour in October and November, accompanied on the second leg by DMP labelmates SELBST (find all dates here). On October 18th, ULCERATE will perform an exclusive extended set – featuring the entirety of “Cutting the Throat of God” alongside older tracks – at our very own Servants of Chaos Festival in Oberhausen, Germany (tickets available here). Do not miss this unique opportunity!
For all information about “Cutting the Throat of God,” click here. In collaboration with visual artist Dehn Sora (AMENRA, BLUT AUS NORD, THROANE), ULCERATE have also created a stunning video triptych for the album’s singles. Watch those here: ‘The Dawn is Hollow,’ ‘To Flow Through Ashen Hearts,’ and ‘To See Death Just Once.’
“Cutting the Throat of God” is available on CD, vinyl and digital formats. Accompanying the launch are specially designed t-shirts and hoodies. Pre-orders are possible via the label’s EU, US (no women’s shirts) and Bandcamp shops.
Originating from Auckland, New Zealand, the unorthodox Death Metal ensemble ULCERATE was conceived in 2000 by guitarist Michael Hoggard and drummer Jamie Saint Merat. Their initial intention was to craft dark, oppressive Death Metal – a vision that subsequently evolved into an innovative, nuanced approach embracing atmospheric and mood-rich elements. This progression was significantly influenced by the addition of bassist/vocalist Paul Kelland, pushing the band’s will for constant development even further.
ULCERATE‘s artistry is characterized by a whirlwind of scything art-metal guitars, thunderous, intricate drumming, and guttural vocal roars which create an overwhelming sense of impending doom. This signature sound was perfectly executed on their first three groundbreaking and highly dissonant albums: “Of Fracture And Failure” (2007), “Everything Is Fire” (2009), and “The Destroyers Of All” (2011), each of which have become milestones.
Recognition from fans/critics and extensive touring brought about a partnership with the esteemed label Relapse Records. The resulting two albums “Vermis” (2013) and “Shrines Of Paralysis” (2016) found the band heading to deeper and darker climes, proving ULCERATE to be at the vanguard of modern Death Metal.
In 2020 ULCERATE joined pioneering French Extreme Metal label Debemur Morti Productions due to a shared artistic vision. The same year marked the release of the band’s sixth album, “Stare Into Death And Be Still,” a groundbreaking exploration of melody, harmony, and power. Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and limited touring opportunities due to travel restrictions, “Stare Into Death And Be Still” garnered widespread acclaim, noted for its unique mixture of emotive melodicism and crushing darkness.
In 2022 and 2023, ULCERATE were finally able to triumphantly tour Europe, Australasia and the United States, showcasing their unparalleled technical skill and creative vigor as they presented the compositions of “Stare Into Death And Be Still” on stage.
The year 2024 will herald the arrival of “Cutting the Throat of God“, a mind-bending seventh album from these unparalleled Death Metal titans.
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