Gavin Lurssen - Restless - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Las Vegas, NV thrashers THE HORDE OF TORMENT first formed in 1987 under the name of PESTILENCE, before rechristening the band during the years that followed. As THE HORDE OF TORMENT, the group issued three demos between 1989 and 1991, demonstrating a brand of energetic thrash metal that had the songs and the drive to succeed on a larger scale. However, despite all of the attention received from the metal press of their era, THE HORDE OF TORMENT never secured a record deal, relegating their recordings to becoming cult favorites on the tape-trading circuit. Fan demand finally led to a proper Divebomb Records reissue, Distorted Recollections, in 2015. Years in the making, Distorted Recollections compiled THE HORDE OF TORMENT's Product of a Sick Mind and Inherit the Sin demos, the 1987 Infected demo recorded as PESTILENCE, plus additional rare bonus tracks, before eventually selling out. One of the most-requested represses for Divebomb, a new-and-improved edition of Distorted Recollections is now here. In addition to all of the studio recordings presented in 2015, the live and rehearsal tracks have been replaced by a brand-new remix of 1991's Inherit the Sin demo, resulting from a new transfer off the original multi-track reel. The master reel for Product of a Sick Mind was also run, but apparently suffered a severe magnetic event at some point over the last three decades, with only one song (included herein) surviving unscathed. Steven Cobb's cover art has also been updated with a new color scheme throughout the 20-page booklet jam-packed with photos, lyrics, liner notes, and ephemera. For the fans, by the fans!

Virginia-based band Palmyra will their first full-length album, Restless, via Oh Boy Records on March 28, 2025. The ten-song project features the band's unique blend of traditional folk string arrangements, rich harmony, and earnest songwriting. Named one of NPR's InchBest New Artists of 2024, Inch Palmyra's sound is often described as a distant cousin to The Avett Brothers with influences from Pine Grove and Houndmouth. They nod toward Appalachian and Midwestern Americana, with intricate arrangements that create the illusion of a full, larger-than-three ensemble.

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