PRESS RELEASE:
Black/Death quartet, Drouth, in collaboration with Cvlt Nation, have premiered the video for new single, "The Outer Church." The song is taken from the forthcoming split release with Baltimore Black Metallers, Nixil, titled Toward Dead Temples. Just click and go below!
cvltnation.com/drouth-raging-black-metal-the-outer-church
"With this song, the band pulls you into their blackened universe of fury. Say it loud and proud: NO GODS, NO MASTERS, NO BOOTLICKERS! And always, Fuck White supremacy!"
- Cvlt Nation
"On Toward Dead Temples, we are gifted with 17 minutes of new Nixil across three tracks, followed by 11 minutes of new Drouth split between two tracks. All are worthy of your attention."
- Toilet ov Hell
The bands have each released a statement concerning their respective contributions to Toward Dead Temples, as follows:
Nixil: “Our contributions to Toward Dead Temples explore the spiritual depth of death and isolation. Through the use of imagery representative of the crumbling edifice of christo-fascism, we strive to push toward the eradication of the oppressor in all its manifestations. Sonically, this album marks a point of transition for us, beginning a deep dive into darker waters on a quest for stranger, more unsettling discordance. We are thrilled to be joining forces with our friends in Drouth to present this anthem of defiance against the crushing weight of impending dictatorship - until all tyrants and their temples fall.”
Drouth: “Originally recorded during The Teeth of Time sessions in late 2023, 'Cathartes Aura' and 'The Outer Church' stand on their own by representing both the past and future of Drouth. We are proud to share this release with our friends in Nixil and join them in spreading sonic misery throughout the West Coast this May.”
FFO: Enslaved, Ludicra, Blut Aus Nord, Altar of Plagues, Dawn, Black Curse, Ulcerate, Spectral Wound, Weakling, Sacramentum, Schammasch, Watain, The Ruins of Beverast
Nixil and Drouth will embark on the Toward Dead Temples West Coast Tour 2026 in May. Tour dates are as follows:
May 7: Seattle, WA - Neumos (Northwest Terror Fest)
May 8: Eugene, OR - John Henry's
May 9: Redding, CA - The Dip
May 10: Sacramento, CA - Cafe Colonial
May 12: Los Angeles, CA - The Moroccan Lounge
May 13: San Diego, CA - Tower Bar
May 14: Palmdale, CA - Transplants Brewing
May 15: Santa Rosa, CA - Arlene Francis Center
May 16: Eureka, CA - Savage Henry Comedy Club
May 17: Portland, OR - The High Water Mark
Toward Dead Temples will be released April 24 on vinyl, cassette tape, and digital formats.
Pre-order:
nixil.bandcamp.com/album/toward-dead-temples-nixil-drouth
drouth.bandcamp.com/album/toward-dead-temples
Track Listing:
1. Never Rise Again [Nixil]
2. Bloody Footprints on the Path of Bones [Nixil]
3. I Am Not Here [Nixil]
4. Cathartes Aura [Drouth]
5. The Outer Church [Drouth]
Credits:
Nixil:
All songs written and recorded by Nixil.
Recorded and mixed by J. Robbins at The Magpie Cage Recording Studio
magpiecage.com.
Mastered by James Plotkin, plotkinworks.com.
Artwork for Nixil by Ash Nix.
A. - Vocals
S.G. - Guitar
A.B. - Guitar, backing vocals
A.R. - Bass, backing vocals
Drums on Toward Dead Temples - M.T.
Drouth:
All songs by Drouth.
Recorded & mixed by Billy Anderson at Hallowed Halls & Everything Hz, Portland, Ore. MMXXIII-IV.
Mastered by Justin Weis at trakworx.com, South SF, CA.
Layout & Artwork for Drouth by Matt Stikker.
Matt Stikker - Guitar, Vocals, Lyrics
John Edwards - Guitar, Vocals
Patrick Fiorentino - Drums
Matt Solis - Bass, Vocals
Viola on “The Outer Church” by Eva Vonne
Nixil Photo Credit: Shane Gardner (rocknrollsocialite.com)
Drouth Photo Credit: Jason DeSomer (whatever.photo)
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