KYLESA · Spiral Shadow | DIGIPAK CD+DVD

Limited edition CD with making of DVD in 6 panel digipak with 16 pages booklet and shiny print.

Background information about 'Spiral Shadow'

Kylesa unleashes their most ambitious sonic journey yet with "Spiral Shadow", a crushing testament to their evolution as masters of atmospheric sludge metal. This album marks a pivotal moment where the Savannah quintet perfects their signature dual-drummer assault while weaving hypnotic melodies through walls of distorted guitars. The opening track "Tired Climb" immediately establishes the band's intent – a relentless barrage that builds into something transcendent, while "Cheating Synergy" showcases their ability to blend crushing heaviness with unexpected melodic turns.

The album's centerpiece, the epic title track "Spiral Shadow", demonstrates why Kylesa stands apart from their contemporaries. Clocking in at over five minutes, it's a masterclass in dynamic songwriting that shifts from meditative passages to earth-shaking climaxes. Throughout the record, the interplay between Phillip Cope and Laura Pleasants creates a mesmerizing vocal tapestry that perfectly complements the rhythmic complexity delivered by their dual percussion setup. This isn't just heavy music – it's intelligent heavy music that rewards repeated listening with new discoveries buried within its dense layers.

For fans of:
Baroness, Mastodon, Neurosis, High On Fire, Red Fang

Track listing

CD:

1. Tired Climb
2. Cheating Synergy
3. Drop Out
4. Crowded Road
5. Don't Look Back
6. Distance Closing In
7. To Forget
8. Forsaken
9. Spiral Shadow
10. Back And Forth
11. Dust

DVD:

1. Making Of "Spiral Shadow"

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