Embark on a descent into the netherworld on MERRIMACK’s latest revelation, “Of Grace and Gravity”, the ensemble’s 6th full-length album. A haunting symphony of cosmic dissonance will be breathed into existence on the 8th of March, 2024. The ensemble presents the release of their first single, “Sulphurean Synods”. An aural journey where grotesque assemblies of roosters and goats languish at the foot of heavens. Wallowing guitars and hypnotized passages of blasting drums collide with gravity-bound atoms in oblivious collusion. MERRIMACK, in their enigmatic mastery, expose the futility of belief in occult ministries and slashes in the mask of the sky. The listener, questioned in their faith of the shadows and occult idols.
MERRIMACK can be categorised as extreme traditionalists that are driven by a burning desire to hone their skills and striving to bring their art to perfection. The band was founded by guitarist Perversifier a.k.a. Amfortas in 1994 with a clear vision to keep the black metal flame burning as an act of aesthetic terrorism – as adamantly based in the underground as opposed to any attempts to co-opt, commercialise or turn the style into a self-parody. Introduced by a number of demo recordings (‘Prologue’ – 1995, ‘Act 1’ – 1995, ‘Horns Defeat Thorns’ – 2001) and split releases (with Hirilorn in 1998 and Sargeist in 2002), the French gained respect in the scene by remaining true to their words.
Dare believe in the sulfurous whispers echoing through this blackened masterpiece, available for all to hear and see.
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TRACKLIST:
1. Sulphurean Synods
2. Sublunar Despondency
3. Dead and Distant Clamors
4. Wounds that Heal
5. Starving Crowns
6. Under the Aimless Spheres
7. Embalmer’s Wine
