BARISHI - Blood From The Lion's Mouth · DIGIPAK CD

Limited first edition digipak.

Background information about 'Blood From The Lion's Mouth'

When most metal bands are content recycling the same tired formulas, Barishi stepped up with "Blood From The Lion's Mouth" to prove that innovation isn't dead in extreme music. This sophomore effort showcases the Vermont quartet's ability to weave progressive elements into their crushing sonic tapestry without falling into the trap of overly technical showboating that plagues so many of their contemporaries. The album's eight tracks unfold like chapters in a dark narrative, each one building upon the last to create something genuinely compelling and refreshingly unpredictable.

What sets this release apart is Barishi's commitment to atmosphere over flash. Songs like "Master Crossroads, Baron Cemetery" and "The Spectral Order" demonstrate their mastery of dynamics, shifting between crushing heaviness and haunting melodic passages that actually serve the songs rather than just displaying technical prowess. The production captures every nuance of their layered approach, allowing the darker undertones to breathe while maintaining the crushing weight that makes their sound so effective. This isn't an album that reveals all its secrets on first listen - it's a grower that rewards patience and repeated spins.

For fans of:
Mastodon, Baroness, Neurosis, and High On Fire

Track listing

1. Grave of the Creator
2. Blood from the Lion's Mouth
3. The Great Ennead
4. Death Moves in Silence
5. Master Crossroads, Baron Cemetery
6. Bonesetter
7. The Deep
8. The Spectral Order

Manufacturer: Sasu Soundworks Sarl, 126 Boulevard Bara, Heliopolis 2, Lot B4, 13013 Marseille, France, Contact: www.season-of-mist.com