HORRENDOUS · Idol | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in gatefold cover with two-sided lyrics insert.

Background information about 'Idol'

Horrendous delivers their most ambitious statement yet with "Idol", a towering achievement that showcases the Philadelphia quartet's evolution into progressive death metal mastery. This isn't just another extreme metal release – it's a carefully crafted sonic journey that balances crushing brutality with moments of haunting beauty. From the atmospheric opener "...Prescience" to the epic closer "Obolus", every track demonstrates the band's sophisticated approach to composition and their ability to weave complex narratives through their music.

The production, handled entirely by guitarist Damian Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studio, captures every nuance of the band's performance with crystal clarity. The guitar work alternates between devastating riffs and melodic passages that stick with you long after the record stops spinning. Matt and Damian's vocal interplay adds another layer of depth, while the rhythm section of Alex Kulick and Jamie Knox provides the perfect foundation for these intricate compositions. The artwork by Brian Smith perfectly complements the album's themes of devotion and spiritual questioning.

For fans of:
Death, Opeth, Gorguts, Ulcerate, Blood Incantation

Track listing

A1. ...Prescience
A2. Soothsayer
A3. The Idolater
A4. Golgothan Tongues
B1. Divine Anhedonia
B2. Devotion (Blood For Ink)
B3. Threnody...
B4. Obolus

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