Leathery Rind

from Grief Relic

May 27th, 2016

8 tracks

38:32

Grief Relic

Leathery Rind

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Leathery Rind

Withered

Peering onto this surface, I watch the wrinkles of age struggle to contain their wisdoms. The anguish of this volatile potential for revelation only intensifies my dwindling compassion, the writhing beneath my leathery rind taunts as to withdraw from me and harden its facade. If only to endure another age, another moment. A moment that defines my being, and strengthens my endlessness. When I'm here, I'm farthest from all else, I can remove my perspective of now to reach beyond it and catch glimpses of all that will belong to me.

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Atlanta's WITHERED return with 'Grief Relic', their first new album in almost six years. An imposing slab of discordant death, 'Grief Relic' sees founder Mike Thompson (guitars/vocals) and long-time drummer Beau Brandon add the talents of bassist Colin Marston (GORGUTS) and guitarist/vocalist Ethan McCarthy (PRIMITIVE MAN). With this, the quartet take a distinct step forward in the evolution of the veteran band. The hulking, eight song album is meticulously crafted and strikes a balance between vivid dynamics and oppressive weight. 'Grief Relic' is a masterful stroke of uniquely American blackened death and WITHERED's finest moment yet.