“Terrasite” is dedicated to the memory of Gabe Serbian (May 1, 1977 – April 30, 2022)
On May 12th, California deathgrind outfit CATTLE DECAPITATION, release their new album “Terrasite” through Metal Blade Records. To celebrate the release the band unveil an official video for “A Photic Doom”, created by David Brodsky (My Good Eye: Music Visuals).
Vocalist Travis Ryan comments on the track: “The lyrics for ‘A Photic Doom’ are more of just a metaphor for being alone in your head and turning away from the life that is exposed by the light of day. Shaking your fist at the sun for exposing this place to us. For uncovering the depravity of our species and casting light onto subjects rather than letting them rest in the darkness.”
Though many bands have tried, no one articulates the real apocalypse humanity is facing as vividly and succinctly as CATTLE DECAPITATION. With 2019’s “Death Atlas”, they reached the apex of this, perhaps leading some to believe they had no place left to go beyond such an achievement, but alas, they return with “Terrasite”, which is as bold a statement as they have ever made.
Roaring to life with the savage yet hauntingly melodic “Terrasitic Adaptation” and advancing through the likes of the relentless “We Eat Our Young” and culminating with the ten-plus minutes of “Just Another Body,” it’s an album that constantly shifts dynamics and demands a variety of emotional responses.
Elaborates guitarist Josh Elmore: “All the CATTLE hallmarks are there; ripping blasts, abrasive and aggressive guitar/bass riffs and [vocalist] Travis’ varied vocal approach; but this record just feels different. There’s a deep richness to the guitar tones and a more prominent bass guitar presence, the drums parts are assaultive, but tasteful and Travis’ vocals are as varied as they’ve ever been but with an added emotional depth. The whole record sounds like a somber panic attack; like mourning the loss of a loved one at Mach 3. The trademark CATTLE intensity is always there, but this time at paces that range from frantic to controlled and driving but with more focus on menacing heaviness. The ambient and effect-laden guitar presence also takes up a much larger part of the whole experience.”
CATTLE DECAPITATION is currently on the road supporting DARK FUNERAL on this year’s edition of the Decibel Magazine Tour. The journey kicked off yesterday, May 11th in Santa Ana, California and will run through June 10th in Los Angeles, California. Additional support is being provided by BLACKBRAID and labelmates 200 STAB WOUNDS.
“Terrasite” track listing:
- Terrasitic Adaptation
- We Eat Our Young
- Scourge of the Offspring
- The Insignificants
- The Storm Upstairs
- …and the World Will Go On Without You
- A Photic Doom
- Dead End Residents
- Solastalgia
- Just Another Body
You can watch the official video for “A Photic Doom” below:
