Forward-thinking, unorthodox New Zealand death metal trio Ulcerate return with their latest masterwork “Shrines of Paralysis”, a flawless continuation of the band’s signature sonic philosophy.
“Shrines of Paralysis” spans eight tracks of singular death metal, incorporating a wider range of styles and ideas than ever before. Influences both within and beyond metal abound: organic, inventive phrasings and novel compositional techniques round out a thundering package of death, doom, and black metal stylings. As is characteristic of the band, “Shrines of Paralysis” is about much more than just the music.
The production, themes, and atmosphere all shape Ulcerate‘s music, and help guide the way through a highly evocative palette of dark and light passages, subtly dramatic rhythmic manipulation, and unparalleled technical heaviness. The band’s most cohesive and powerful release to date.
Stream “Extinguished Light”, the first single from “Shrines of Paralysis”, now below.
“Shrines of Paralysis” is due out October 28th, 2016 on CD/2xLP/Digital via Relapse Records. Physical packages and digital pre-orders are available here.
Tracklist:
1. Abrogation
2. Yield to Naught
3. There Are No Saviours
4. Shrines of Paralysis
5. Bow to Spite
6. Chasm of Fire
7. Extinguished Light 08:43
8. End the Hope
Additionally, Ulcerate have announced a headlining North American tour with Icelandic dissonance-mongers Zhrine and Montreal death metal quartet Phobocosm. Ulcerate will also be performing two exclusive dates in New Zealand at the end of October before the tour’s kickoff. A full list of dates is available below.
Live Dates 2016:
Oct 21 Kings Arms Auckland, New Zealand
Oct 22 San Fran Wellington, New Zealand
Nov 02 Complex Los Angeles, CA
Nov 03 Elbo Room San Francisco, CA
Nov 04 Panic Room Portland, OR
Nov 05 Highline Seattle, WA
Nov 06 Astoria Vancouver, Canada
Nov 08 The Golden Bull Oakland, CA
Nov 09 Brick By Brick San Diego, CA
Nov 10 Yucca Tap Room Tempe, AZ
Nov 11 Mesa Music Hall El Paso, TX
Nov 12 Limelight San Antonio, TX
Nov 13 Acadia Bar Houston, TX
Nov 14 Reno's Chop Shop Dallas, TX
Nov 15 Siberia New Orleans, LA
Nov 16 Atlantic Gainesville, FL
Nov 17 The Brass Mug Tampa, FL
Nov 18 529 Atlanta, GA
Nov 19 Strange Matter Richmond, VA
Nov 20 Metro Gallery Baltimore, MD
Nov 22 Boot & Saddle Philadelphia, PA
Nov 23 Great Scott Allston, MA
Nov 24 Piranha Bar Montreal, Canada
Nov 25 Coalition Toronto, ON
Nov 26 Corktown Tavern Detroit, MI
Nov 27 Reggies Chicago, IL
Nov 28 The Smiling Moose Pittsburgh, PA
Nov 29 Saint Vitus Brooklyn, NY
Weblinks:
www.ulcerate-official.com
www.facebook.com/Ulcerate
“Shrines of Paralysis” spans eight tracks of singular death metal, incorporating a wider range of styles and ideas than ever before. Influences both within and beyond metal abound: organic, inventive phrasings and novel compositional techniques round out a thundering package of death, doom, and black metal stylings. As is characteristic of the band, “Shrines of Paralysis” is about much more than just the music.
The production, themes, and atmosphere all shape Ulcerate‘s music, and help guide the way through a highly evocative palette of dark and light passages, subtly dramatic rhythmic manipulation, and unparalleled technical heaviness. The band’s most cohesive and powerful release to date.
Stream “Extinguished Light”, the first single from “Shrines of Paralysis”, now below.
“Shrines of Paralysis” is due out October 28th, 2016 on CD/2xLP/Digital via Relapse Records. Physical packages and digital pre-orders are available here.
Tracklist:
1. Abrogation
2. Yield to Naught
3. There Are No Saviours
4. Shrines of Paralysis
5. Bow to Spite
6. Chasm of Fire
7. Extinguished Light 08:43
8. End the Hope
Additionally, Ulcerate have announced a headlining North American tour with Icelandic dissonance-mongers Zhrine and Montreal death metal quartet Phobocosm. Ulcerate will also be performing two exclusive dates in New Zealand at the end of October before the tour’s kickoff. A full list of dates is available below.
Live Dates 2016:
Oct 21 Kings Arms Auckland, New Zealand
Oct 22 San Fran Wellington, New Zealand
Nov 02 Complex Los Angeles, CA
Nov 03 Elbo Room San Francisco, CA
Nov 04 Panic Room Portland, OR
Nov 05 Highline Seattle, WA
Nov 06 Astoria Vancouver, Canada
Nov 08 The Golden Bull Oakland, CA
Nov 09 Brick By Brick San Diego, CA
Nov 10 Yucca Tap Room Tempe, AZ
Nov 11 Mesa Music Hall El Paso, TX
Nov 12 Limelight San Antonio, TX
Nov 13 Acadia Bar Houston, TX
Nov 14 Reno's Chop Shop Dallas, TX
Nov 15 Siberia New Orleans, LA
Nov 16 Atlantic Gainesville, FL
Nov 17 The Brass Mug Tampa, FL
Nov 18 529 Atlanta, GA
Nov 19 Strange Matter Richmond, VA
Nov 20 Metro Gallery Baltimore, MD
Nov 22 Boot & Saddle Philadelphia, PA
Nov 23 Great Scott Allston, MA
Nov 24 Piranha Bar Montreal, Canada
Nov 25 Coalition Toronto, ON
Nov 26 Corktown Tavern Detroit, MI
Nov 27 Reggies Chicago, IL
Nov 28 The Smiling Moose Pittsburgh, PA
Nov 29 Saint Vitus Brooklyn, NY
Weblinks:
www.ulcerate-official.com
www.facebook.com/Ulcerate