CARDINAL WYRM · Black Hole Gods [2-LP - BLACK] | DLP

Cardinal Wyrm is a three-piece band from the Bay Area. Their music is rooted in traditional, epic doom inspired by the immortal tones of Reverend Bizarre, Count Raven, and Bathory's soaring odes, but is rife with an undercurrent of filth and desperation, creating the uniquely haunting, intimate, and suffocating grandeur of their sound.

Steered by drummer and vocalist Pranjal Tiwari, guitarist Nathan Verrill, and bassist Rachel Roomian, the band has been active since 2010, self-releasing their debut album and sharing the stage with acts such as Wolvserpent, Hobbs Angel of Death, Uzala, and Sabbat along the way.

Now on their second album and featuring background vocals by Leila Abdul-Rauf (Vastum, Hammers of Misfortune), Cardinal Wyrm will release Black Hole Gods on both CD and double-LP vinyl formats via Svart Records.

Expect to find yourself lost in an alternate universe, of the void within and beyond, with these eight tracks of dusty, devilish true doom.

Ltd. to 350 copies on Black Vinyl; Gatefold jacket.

Background information about 'Black Hole Gods [2-LP - BLACK]'

"Black Hole Gods" by Cardinal Wyrm represents a commanding presence in modern sludge and doom metal, weaving dense, foreboding soundscapes with an atmosphere deeply rooted in the darker recesses of rock. The album spans a variety of textures, merging slow, crushing riffs with moments of eerie melody and expansive sonic explorations. Each track stretches the boundaries of traditional metal with a captivating intensity and a hypnotic pace that challenges the listener to dwell within its intricate layers. The combination of persistent grooves and haunting vocals creates a lingering emotional depth that is both oppressive and captivating.

The production on this release reflects a careful balance between raw, heavy riffs and clear, powerful sound engineering. The contribution of guest vocals and diverse instrumentation adds complexity, enriching the foundational heaviness with subtle nuances. Overall, "Black Hole Gods" stands as a masterful expression of sludge and doom metal, asserting Cardinal Wyrm's place among artists pushing the genre into evocative and experimental territories.

For fans of:
Neurosis, Eyehategod, The Melvins, YOB, Electric Wizard

Track listing

A1. Deep Within
A2. Dreams Of Teeth
B1. Born In A Barren Land
B2. Warden Of The Swans
C1. Leaves Of This Hanging Tree
C2. I Am The Doorway
D1. Cult Of The Coiled Spine
D2. The Outlier

Manufacturer: Oy Svart Musik Ab, Saippua Center, Ruissalontie 12C, laituri O, 20200 Turku, Finland, Contact: www.svartrecords.com