Blood Of The Earth, a sludge/doom metal collective that includes the married couple of Jeff Golden (ex-Crowbar/Thy Will Be Done) and Katie Golden (ex-The Convalescence), and the recently added J. Costa of Thy Will Be Done fame on vocals, will be putting out their new EP “Beneath A Sky That Breaks“, on October 23rd. The track “Petrichor” from that outing has just surfaced online for now. Jeff said of its origins:
“‘Petrichor‘ began with me sending riffs to Katie while she was living in Texas. She built the foundation by programming the drums, adding the keys, and shaping the arrangement into something far beyond the original ideas. Once those elements came together with J’s vocals, Katie’s vocal layers, and the full arrangement, the song evolved into something intense, haunting, and deeply atmospheric. It became a reflection of the emotional weight, contrast, and dynamic range we wanted Blood of the Earth to embody.”
Katie added:
“When I heard the guitar ideas from Jeff, I knew it needed to be heard as a full song. What hooked me for complementing the guitar part was the haunting melody line that lingered in my mind. Writing music with Blood of the Earth has allowed me to explore more sound textures and create an atmosphere evoking deep emotions.
‘Petrichor‘ is a song that elevates the sound of Blood of the Earth to greater heights and deeper depths. It has allowed each individual member to expand their musical prowess and create an evocative atmosphere for the listener to feel and experience.”
Pre-orders for the EP can be found via Bandcamp.
“Beneath A Sky That Breaks” track listing:
01 – “Beneath A Sky That Breaks“
02 – “The Constellation“
03 – “Barren Oasis“
04 – “Petrichor“
05 – “Filth Pig” (Ministry cover)
