HORRENDOUS join “Cult of Shaad’oah”, announce U.S. tour

Posted on June 13, 2023

More information about Ontological Mysterium

The U.S. progressive death metal band already gave us a glimpse at their new album. Now, HORRENDOUS are leading us deeper inside ‘Ontological Mysterium’ with “Cult of Shaad’oah”.

“Beat me back, but I’ll keep on climbing!” That’s how the band kicks off the album’s second single. They’re so eager to crack skulls that they’re practically foaming at the mouth.

Prepare for brutal ascent, indeed. “Cult of Shaad’oah” is a blazing onslaught of bombastic, old-school death metal. It sounds like carving your way up Mount Doom with the evil sword from Soulcaliber. Cymbals crash and ping, while dueling leads race toward a fiery death.

“This song is a symbolic quest through the wastes of doubt and slumbering awareness,” says vocalist and guitarist Matt Knox. “Its nameless hero ascends from the underworld to the heights of the gods, daring to penetrate the outer reaches of the universe itself and become master of all”.

Let your chariots ride this July, when Horrendous saddle up and smash the American Southwest.

Tour Dates
07/06: Houston, TX @ Black Magic
07/07: Austin, TX @ The Lost Well
07/08: San Antonio, TX @ Bonds
07/09: Dallas, TX @ Double Wide
07/11: El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill
07/13: Tempe, AZ @ Metalheads Clubhouse
07/14: Los Angeles, CA @ Knucklehead*
07/15: San Diego, CA @ Tower Bar*
07/16: Long Beach, CA @ Supply and Demand*
07/17: Atascadero, CA @ Dark Nectar*
07/18: Sacramento, CA @ The Colony*
07/19: Santa Rosa, CA @ Arlene Francis Center*
07/20: Oakland, CA @ Thee Stork Club*

* with special guests PENURY.

‘Ontological Mysterium’ will be released on August 18, 2023 by Season of Mist. Pre-save the album HERE.  Pre-order it HERE.

 

  1. The Blaze
  2. Chrysopoeia (The Archaeology of Dawn)
  3. Neon Leviathan
  4. Aurora Neoterica
  5. Preterition Hymn
  6. Cult of Shaad'oah
  7. Exeg(en)esis
  8. Ontological Mysterium
  9. The Death Knell Ringeth
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