Cattle Decapitation and the mighty Shadow Of Intent have announced a co-headlining European tour beginning in January. Support will come from Revocation and Vulvodynia. Cattle Decapitation are touring in support of their most recent record Terrasite.
Regarding Terrasite, guitarist Josh Elmore states:
“Everything about that album—the concept, artwork, music, etc., was a final statement. The only way to move forward is rebirth. In approaching the newest record, it was not only necessary to keep the musical trajectory the band has been aiming towards since the beginning but also to further explore the ambient/textural elements that were part of Death Atlas.”
Vocalist Travis Ryan comments:
“I wanted to do the 180° opposite of ‘Death Atlas.’ I already had the concept idea from years back, and since Death Atlas was so dark and brooding, I wanted a completely opposite effect—I wanted this to take place in the daylight. I’ve always found daytime horror to be really unsettling so I wanted to make sure what was going on on the cover took place in the light of day, which also finds its place within the lyrics.”
Elmore continues:
“All the Cattle hallmarks are there; ripping blasts, abrasive and aggressive guitar/bass riffs, and Travis’s varied vocal approach; but this record just feels different. I don’t know how else to put it. There is a deep richness to the guitar tones and a more prominent bass guitar presence; the drums parts are assaultive but tasteful, and Travis’ vocals are as varied as they’ve ever been but with an added emotional depth. The whole record sounds like a somber panic attack, like mourning the loss of a loved one at Mach 3. The trademark Cattle intensity is always there, but this time at paces that range from frantic to controlled and driving but with more focus on menacing heaviness. The ambient and effect-laden guitar presence also takes up a much larger part of the whole experience.”
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