While this dropped back in July, I wanted to highlight an absolutely brutal new track from Succumb that comes off their sophomore entry XXI, set for release on September 24th via San Francisco-based record label The Flenser.
Succumb shares “Okeanos”, a fiery new song that highlights one of the best up-and-coming metal bands around.
“Plumbing the depths of modern death metal with primitive elegance, Succumb have returned with their sophomore release XXI. What sets Succumb apart from their peers is vocalist Cheri Musrasrik; the juxtaposition of death metal riffing and propulsive drums with Musrasrik’s cavernous howl and sophisticated lyrics make a unique listening experience in today’s crowded landscape,” hypes the press release.
“Musrasrik cites authors and poets like Yeats, Genet and Zola as her primary lyrical influences. XXI sees an allegorical look at the elements and their related mythologies. Talks about Lilith, the Orphic poems, ocean and nature deities, Dionysus, Arthurian literature, fly agaric as soma, the cosmic egg, and the Boxer Rebellion.
“On XXI, Succumb set out to make an album that feels more immediate & unpredictable, with a more aggressive production and the vocals much more front & center.”
Pre-orders are available here and more music will surface soon from Succumb.
