Portland, OR one-man doom outfit, MIZMOR has revealed "Desert Of Absurdity", the crushing opening track to the upcoming full-length, "Cairn", via NPR Music. The highly anticipated new full-length will be released on September 6th on LP/CD/Digital via Gilead Media.
About the track, MIZMOR founder A.L.N. shared, "'Desert of Absurdity' is very much the overture of "Cairn." Not only does it give you a fair sampling musically of what to expect over the course of the next hour in a concise fashion, it also sets the stage thematically, establishing the premise of this absurd exploration. The desert of absurdity is where you find yourself once you've come to terms with reality: that mankind cannot but seek meaning in a chaotic universe, devoid of ultimate purpose. This cognitive dissonance, the basis of a life lived in truth, can be extremely intense and disheartening. The unbearable heat and vastness of this desert, full of tempting mirages, compel you to make your way through or succumb to lies and death."
"Cairn" is available for pre-order now HERE.
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"Mizmor albums don't happen all that often", reveals Mizmor founder and sole contributor, A.L.N. "I don't seek to write music. I wait until something bubbles up inside me, until it aches and I can't hold it in any longer. This stirring began to take me about a year ago, but articulating my thoughts and feelings was difficult at first. Finally "Cairn" came out."
Cairn continues to build upon the foundation of existential exploration and personal suffering wrought by religion, nature, and life itself that the artist's prior two albums laid (S/T - 2012; "Yodh" - 2016). Cairn muses on the absurd premise that is human experience: life is devoid of ultimate meaning and mankind can't help but continually seek meaning in it despite this. Lyrically influenced by the works of Albert Camus, A.L.N. has created sonic power so big and so full of existential dread, it demands undivided attention.
The album was recorded by A.L.N. himself, meticulously mixed by Sonny DiPerri, and mastered by Adam Gonsalves. "Cairn is a lot different than any other Mizmor album", explains A.L.N. "This is the highest fidelity that Mizmor has ever been recorded and presented in and I think it's evident. I am proud of what I captured in the three months down in my studio room. After the process wrapped up I went to L.A. to watch and learn from recordist/engineer Sonny DiPerri. I don't have words to describe how meaningful that experience was nor how perfectly he served the album. I am extremely excited that I was able to work with Adam Gonsalves again too. He also has mastered Mizmor a few times in the past and continues to prove to me why he is the right choice for my music."
Over the four tracks (spanning almost 60 minutes), A.L.N.'s ability to effortlessly intertwine black metal, doom, and drone - all while retaining pummeling emotional power and momentum - proves Mizmor is an unstoppable force than spans across genres of heavy metal.
Cairn is housed in stunning artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski. A.L.N shared, "I am floored by the final product of the extremely personal commissioned painting by Mariusz Lewandowski. Continuing in the vein of the polish surrealist master, Beksinski (who's work was used for "Yodh"), Lewandowski has beautifully interpreted the theme's of "Cairn" into his painting "Time Immemorial," which sprawls to grace both covers of the album."
Pre-order is available now on LP/CD/digital via Gilead Media. Cassette is available for pre-order via Mizmor.
Track Listing:
1. Desert of Absurdity
2. Cairn to God
3. Cairn to Suicide
4. The Narrowing Way
Album details:
Recorded by A.L.N. at his home studio in Portland, OR from December 2018 to March 2019.
Mixed by Sonny DiPerri at Octopus Beak Studios in Los Angeles, CA in March/April 2019.
Produced by A.L.N. and Sonny DiPerri.
Mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering in Portland, OR in April/May 2019.
Mizmor is:
A.L.N. - all instruments and vocals
Mizmor live:
A.L.N. - guitar, vocals
M.S.W. - drums
Andrew Black - bass
Kento Woolery - guitar
Album artwork: Mariusz Lewandowski
Promo photos: Kento Woolery
Live show dates:
Hell / Mizmor Fall Tour MMXIX
9/23/2019 Seattle, WA - Highline
9/24/2019 Portland, OR - Dante's
9/25/2019 Eugene, OR -Old Nick's
9/26/2019 Oakland, CA - Elbo Room Jack London
9/27/2019 Los Angeles, CA - TBA
9/29/2019 Boston, MA - Middle East
9/30/2019 Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus
10/1/2019 Philadelphia, PA - Kung Fu Necktie
10/2/2019 Washington, DC - Atlas Brew Works
10/5/2019 Nijmegen, NL - Soulcrusher Festival
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