West Coast deathgrind outfit Deathgrave unleash their new single “On All Fours,” off of their upcoming full-length It’s Only Midnight. The record will be out on April 14 via Tankcrimes.
Deathgrave were formed in 2013. The band are influenced by many punk and metal bands as well as the band members’ own previous bands. For the last 10 years, the band have done many tours in multiple regions throughout North America. So far they have released a demo, a Mexico tour cassette, four split seven-inches, and a debut LP in 2018. It’s Only Midnight is the first release to feature their new drummer Clint Zane.
Cornejo shares his thoughts about the song:
“I have an old friend that used to work at a really cool sex shop that sold all sorts of interesting products. The spot was located around the block from where I had band practice, so I would arrive to the area early and bring lunch for the two of us, and I would be treated to the increasingly wild stories of my friend’s time working at this spot.
“There was one occasion I was perusing the book section and pulled out an instructional book on training someone to be a dog. It was very extensive, and while flipping through the mind-blowing contents of this tome, I noticed I was being watched by a couple standing nearby that seemingly approved of my reading selection by whispering ‘good choice’ while directing eyes to the book. ‘On All Fours’ was inspired by the rollercoaster of possibilities that flooded my imagination and the fun that took place discussing said possibilities of that memorable day at the sex shop.”
It’s Only Midnight will be released on CD and limited edition LP in three color variants (Cloudy Blue, Blue inside Clear w/ Smoke, and Red and Blue Wings w/ Splatter). A cassette edition will be released via a partnership with Transylvanian Records.
Find It’s Only Midnight CD preorders here and LP preorders here.
Deathgrave will play a special record release show next month in San Jose before joining Necrot and Mortiferum for a Western U.S. tour in May. See all confirmed dates below.
Deathgrave Live:
4/15/2023 LVL Uproar – San Jose, CA Record Release Show w/ Spinebreaker, Los Huaycos, Mokosos
w/ Necrot, Mortiferum:
5/12/2023 Brick by Brick – San Diego, CA
5/13/2023 1720– Los Angeles, CA
5/14/2023 Nile Underground – Mesa, AZ
5/15/2023 Sister – Albuquerque, NM
5/16/2023 Hi Dive – Denver, CO
5/17/2023 Ace’s High Saloon – Salt Lake City, UT
5/18/2023 Holland Project – Reno, NV *no Necrot
5/19/2023 Cafe Colonial – Sacramento, CA
5/20/2023 Eli’s Mile High Club – Oakland, CA
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