This new single appears on the band’s 11-song LP Despair
Anthems, out July 10th on Profound Lore.
"eerie post-punk supergroup" - Paste
Executioner’s Mask has arrived at the darkest of times with
its most haunting offering yet— the 11-song collection titled Despair Anthems,
due out July 10th on Profound Lore.
Today, the band has uncovered the album’s third and most personal single
yet: “Hatred of Self.” The swirling,
shadowy single showcases the sonic depth found about Despair Anthems. The song premieres alongside an animated
music video, which you can check out below.
Offering a modern take on the classic blueprints set by
Pornography-era The Cure, The Sisters Of Mercy and Red Lorry Yellow Lorry,
Executioner’s Mask is the darkwave brainchild of three unlikely suspects: Jay
Gambit of noise metal unit Crowhurst on vocals, Ryan Wilson from Intestinal
Disgorge on synth and drum programming, and LACE and Cop Warmth’s Craig Mickle
also on guitar. The trio added Samus
Clintonov to their live lineup on drum duties in addition to Joshua Bosarge on
bass and Jim Reed on second guitar. With Gambit’s deep, velvety vocals front
and center, the driving rhythm section provides the perfect backdrop for the
moody and melancholic guitars.
Executioner’s Mask’s released their demo ‘True Blue’ in
2018, which was cripplingly dark and solemn while weaving infectious hooks at
every turn. Shortly after its release, Executioner’s Mask re-imagined and
re-recorded those tracks, and completed 7 new songs that would round out their
Profound Lore debut. Featuring production from Jeff Zeigler (Kurt Vile,
Nothing) and Ryan Schwabe (Big Thief, Algernon Caldweller), Despair Anthems
sounds both icy and cavernous, and remains raw, desperate and satisfying
throughout.
Despair Anthems is available for pre-order here ahead of its
July 10 street date.
Despair Anthems, Track Listing:
1. The Defilers
2. No Funeral
4. 1988
5. In the Night
6. True Blue
7. Growing Distances
9. Ratboy
10. Freight of Fire
11. Desperation
Rising
All songs written by Executioner’s Mask except “Freight of
Fire” which is by Scud Mountain Boys.
Executioner’s Mask is:
Vocals, Synth - Jay Gambit
Drum Programming, Synth - Ryan Wilson
Guitar - Craig Mickle
Guitar (recorded) - Mac Stephens
Bass, Synth (recorded) - Jason Duarte
Drums (live) - Samus Clintonov
Bass (live) - Joshua Bosarge
Guitar (live) - Jim Reed
Despair Anthems cover art:
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