Venamoris, the duo of ex-Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo and his spouse Paula, have introduced their sophomore album, To Cross or To Burn, out February twenty eighth through Ipecac Recordings.
The group additionally supplied up a brand new single, a canopy rendition of Scorpions’ “Animal Magnetism” that re-invents the music as a brooding industrial/darkwave piece. The lyrics and vocals (dealt with by Paula) are the one instantly recognizable components from the unique, because the Lombardos morph the association with synth stabs and droning guitars. Dave’s West Coast thrash cohort Gary Holt (Slayer, Exodus) additionally makes an look close to the midway level, ripping by means of a solo.
“The primary rock live performance I ever attended was on Could 25, 1980, with Scorpions opening for Ted Nugent’s ‘Scream Dream’ tour,” recalled Dave in a press launch. “We (Slayer) had coated a pair Scorpions songs within the early years however I by no means would have considered re-imagining one in all their songs at the moment. Now it looks as if essentially the most pure factor to do. I may hear Paula’s sultry voice, the music taking over a barely industrial really feel… and I may totally hear Gary Holt play this insane lead.”
Dave added, “It’s been unbelievable to see this concept come to life. To launch this on the identical time this iconic band [Scorpions] celebrates 60 years is an ideal approach for me to thank them for an inspiring first present in 1980 and for all that they’ve contributed since.”
To Cross or To Burn options 10 tracks in whole — Paula wrote the 9 unique numbers — together with beforehand launched singles “Within the Shadows” and “Spiderweb.” Apart from Holt, different company showing on the LP embrace Testomony’s Alex Skolnik, Korn/Suicidal Tendencies bassist Ra Diaz, and Dave’s Mr. Bungle bandmate Trevor Dunn.
“To Cross or To Burn has taken us down a darker, very completely different path than our first album,” Paula said. “There’s a confidence on this physique of labor. An general vibe of heaviness that was sudden. Verses of arduous truths now certain in acceptance. The soul-searching continues.”
You’ll be able to pre-order To Cross or To Burn through Bandcamp. Stream the video for “Animal Magnetism” beneath.
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<p><strong><em>To Cross or To Burn</em> Tracklist:</strong><br />01. Keep With Me<br />02. In The Shadows<br />03. Fact<br />04. Stain of Ache<br />05. Spiderweb<br />06. Burnt Paper<br />07. Holding on to Nothing<br />08. Animal Magnetism<br />09. Numb<br />10. To Cross or To Burn</p>
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