TOMBS · Under Sullen Skies | RED/BLACK 2LP

Transparent red and black marbled double vinyl in gatefold sleeve with gold print, etching on D side, limited to 250 copies.

Background information about 'Under Sullen Skies'

There's a certain kind of darkness that only TOMBS can conjure. With Under Sullen Skies, the Brooklyn-based blackened death metal veterans have crafted something that feels both like a homecoming and a step into uncharted territory. This isn't just another album – it's a sprawling, two-LP journey through the band's signature blend of crushing death metal, atmospheric black metal, and post-metal melancholy that they've been perfecting since their 2007 debut.

From the moment the opening track "Bone Furnace" kicks in, you're hit with that unmistakable TOMBS sound – Mike Hill's guttural roar cutting through layers of razor-sharp riffs and pummeling drums. But what makes Under Sullen Skies truly special is how it breathes. Tracks like "Void Constellation" and "The Hunger" showcase the band's ability to shift from blast-beat fury into haunting, almost ethereal passages without missing a beat. The production is massive yet organic, giving every instrument room to breathe while maintaining that raw, underground edge.

The album's second half delves even deeper into the abyss. "Secrets Of The Black Sun" and "Descensum" are masterclasses in tension and release, while "Mordum" closes out the first LP with a crushing finality. The second LP picks up with "Lex Talionis" and doesn't let up until the final notes of "Plague Years" fade into the etching on side D – a beautiful touch that adds to the physical experience of this record.

For fans of:
Deafheaven, Wolves In The Throne Room, Altar Of Plagues, Ulcerate

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Bone Furnace
A2. Void Constellation
A3. Barren
A4. The Hunger
B1. Secrets Of The Black Sun
B2. Descensum
B3. We Move Like Phantoms
B4. Mordum
LP 2:
C1. Lex Talionis
C2. Angel Of Darkness
C3. Sombre Ruin
C4. Plague Years

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