OCTOBER TIDE · The Cancer Pledge | CD

Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'The Cancer Pledge'

Swedish death metal veterans October Tide return with their most devastating statement yet on "The Cancer Pledge". This haunting collection of eight tracks showcases the band's evolution into darker, more introspective territories while maintaining their signature melodic death metal foundation. The album opens with "Peaceful, Quiet, Safe" - a deceptively calm title that quickly dissolves into crushing waves of distorted guitars and growling vocals. Tracks like "Unprecedented Aggression" and "Season of Arson" demonstrate the band's ability to balance brutality with atmospheric passages, creating a sonic landscape that's both punishing and beautiful.

The emotional core of the album lies in songs like "I know why I'm cold" and the title track "The Cancer Pledge", where October Tide explores themes of mortality and inner darkness with remarkable vulnerability. The Swedish track "Blodfattig" adds an extra layer of authenticity, delivered in their native tongue with raw emotional power. The album concludes with "Breathe the Water", a suffocating finale that leaves listeners gasping for air while craving more of this masterfully crafted darkness.

For fans of: Katatonia, Opeth, Swallow the Sun, and My Dying Bride

Track listing

1. Peaceful, Quiet, Safe
2. Tapestry of our End
3. Unprecedented Aggression
4. Blodfattig
5. The Cancer Pledge
6. I know why I´m cold
7. Season of Arson
8. Breathe the Water

Manufacturer: Agonia Records, P. O. Box 273, 64-920 Pila 1, Poland, Contact: agoniarecords.com