WITHERED - Verloren · CLEAR/BLACK LP

Clear/black marbled vinyl in gatefold sleeve with insert

Limited to 250 copies.

Background information about 'Verloren'

Withered returns with "Verloren", a crushing testament to the band's evolution into darker, more atmospheric territories. This Atlanta-based outfit has crafted something truly special here – a death metal masterpiece that balances brutal technicality with haunting melodic passages. The album opens with "By Tooth In Tongue", immediately establishing the band's refined approach to songwriting, where every riff serves a purpose and every transition feels inevitable rather than forced.

What sets "Verloren" apart is its emotional depth. Tracks like "Dissolve" and the epic two-part "Passing Through... / ...The Long Hurt" showcase Withered's ability to create genuine atmosphere without sacrificing their crushing heaviness. The title track "Verloren" serves as the album's emotional centerpiece, weaving together progressive elements with devastating death metal passages. Mike Thompson's vocals have never sounded more commanding, while the rhythm section creates a foundation that's both punishing and surprisingly nuanced. This is death metal for thinking headbangers – complex enough to reward repeated listens, yet immediate enough to grab you by the throat from the first spin.

For fans of:
Ulcerate, Gorguts, Immolation, Dead Congregation, Tomb Mold

Track listing

A1. By Tooth In Tongue
A2. The Predation
A3. Dissolve
A4. Casting In Wait
B1. Passing Through...
B2. ...The Long Hurt
B3. Verloren
B4. From Ashen Shores

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