ALTARS "Ascetic Reflection" (July 8th 2022)
Overview/Bio:
Bear witness to 'Ascetic Reflection', the long awaited return of the Australian power-trio ALTARS.
In
eight tracks spanning 40 minutes, the group bends Death Metal to its
will in new transcendental forms. An evolution that reflects and expands
upon the sound established by the group's critically acclaimed debut
'Paramnesia'.
'Ascetic Reflection’ is the long-awaited follow up
to the bands debut — an evolution that reflects and expands upon the
sound established by Paramnesia. Engineered, mixed and mastered entirely
by the band themselves in January 2022 — Ascetic Reflection is an
arcane and powerfully organic culmination of the renewed trio's efforts.
Adorned
by a sweeping gatefold painting by Adam Burke, and a series of internal
collages created by Derek Setzer, ‘Ascetic Reflection’ interrogates
one’s perception of the self. The opposing halves of the work, each
reflecting outward from its centre, form mirrors by which to measure
humanity's true face — inverse views of its ouroboric cycles, mortal
burdens, and futile lust for power, knowledge and the divine.
Enigmatic
Australian Death Metal entity ALTARS rose sharply to prominence with
the release of their 2013 debut ‘Paramnesia’ (Nuclear Winter
Records/Blood Harvest). The record quickly drew widespread acclaim for
the band's dynamic, forward thinking compositions — hearkening to the
genre's forebears whilst carving a niche all their own.
After a
premature halt, in part due to a debilitating illness affecting
co-founding member Cale Schmidt (vocals and bass, see also Monomakh),
ALTARS entered a long period of dormancy. Guitarist Lewis Fischer joined
the ranks of Melbourne outfit Ignivomous, while drummer Alan Cadman
entered the fold of Adelaide’s occult StarGazer. All the while,
‘Paramnesia’ continued to gain status as a cult classic and glimpse of
the band's true potential.
After eight years of silence, 2021 saw a
revived ALTARS announce its resurrection with the promise of a new
full-length album, and then the recruitment of Brendan Sloan
(Convulsing) to fill the void on bass and vocals — cementing the band as
a force to be reckoned with once more.
Discography:
2008 - "Self Titled" (Demo)
2009 - Split Ep w/ Tzun Tzu
2012 - "Engulfed" Split Ep w/ Heaving Heart
2013 - Paramnesia (Album)
For fans of:
Ulcerate, Gorguts, Portal, Dead Congregation
Formats available:
- CD
- Tape
- Vinyl (late 2022)
- Digital
Technical info:
Code: SPIT074
Ascetic
Reflection was recorded and engineered by both Brendan Sloan and Lewis
Fischer at Twin Earth Studios in Adelaide, Australia — January, 2022.
Mixed
by Brendan Sloan and Lewis Fischer at their respective studios in
Adelaide and Melbourne, Australia. Mastered by Brendan Sloan.
Additional vocals on Slouching Towards Gomorrah by Cale Schmidt.
Soma
Labs Ether on Black Light Upon Us, slide guitar on Opening the Passage,
bowed cymbal and Soma Labs Dvina on Inauspicious Prayer by Lewis
Fischer.
Additional guitar leads on Opening the Passage by Brendan Sloan.
Cover art by Adam Burke.
Liner art by Derek Setzer.
Layout and graphic design by Lewis Fischer.
The Altars logo is drawn by Christophe Szpadjel.
Line-up:
Brendan Sloan - Vocals, Bass
Lewis Fisher - Guitar
Alan Cadman - Drums, Percussion
Links:
[MAILORDER] https://bit.ly/3M6l3Ne
[BANDCAMP] https://bit.ly/3KPb6T6
For all coverage of ALTARS please contact: info@everlastingspew.com
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