Outer Gloom, a metallic hardcore band who feature Shai Hulud‘s Eric Dellon, among others, have just released their second EP. That three-song effort is titled “Higher Vessel” and sports the songs “Initiate Rite“, “Predator Caste” and the title track. The band said of it:
“‘Higher Vessel‘ is the natural progression of the band from our first, self-titled release. The songs are a bit less subtle. These songs were written with the intention of hitting hard. They’re heavier and more aggressive. Thematically, ‘Higher Vessel‘ envelops the inescapable consumption of and reliance on living things – for one to live, the other must die; the unavoidable, necessary violence within us all. Violence the only constant, death the only promise.”
Notably this collection of songs finds the group newly joined on drums by Chris Barry, who has replaced John Ross of With Honor fame behind the kit since the release of this past February’s self-titled EP. For now, you can catch the band live this December at the following show:
12/19 Wallingford, CT – Cherry Street Station (feat. Eyehategod, Afghan Haze & Singe)
