Countless times you’ve heard musicians and bands describe how a certain song/album/project happened “organically.” Chalk the ongoing existence of Australian blackened death thrashers Battlegrave in that category, if not at the top of that particular heap. Originally formed in 2016 by longtime pals Clint Patzel (guitar/bass/keys) and Rohan Buntine (vocals/lyrics) with the goal of writing a single song together, by the end of the following year, the pair had the To Hell With War EP under their belts. A year later, they found themselves writing much more than one song and hiring Kevin Talley as drummer for their self-released a debut album, Relics of a Dead Earth. June 30th will see the pair, now part of the Bitter Loss Records roster and joined by skin-slapper Samus “66Samus” Paulicelli (Decrepit Birth, ex-Abigail Williams), issue their second album, Cavernous Depths. Today, we present an advance look at this new release in the form of a stream of “The Black Vortex.” When asked about the track in question, the duo informed us:
“‘The Black Vortex’ is one of the album’s real bangers. It is fast and aggressive in the typical Battlegrave style, but carries with it one of the album’s most hooky and groove-laden choruses. It features a furious drum performance from 66Samus and showcases Daniel Mackie’s soloing chops on three occasions, culminating in a divebomb for the ages. Lyrically, the track tackles new territory for Battlegrave, telling the tale of a lone pilot traversing deep space before descending perilously into a black hole. What lies beyond? Enter yourself and discover your own truth.”
Discover the track, and more, below
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