The first release on new Southern Lord label subdivision, The Lord Recordings, will be out this May-June. // Pre-order now.

Having released two-full lengths of emotive, atmospheric instrumental and/or wordless music throughout 2022, Greg Anderson returns as The Lord with Worship: Bernard Herrmann Tribute, an album consisting of 9 new pieces of suspenseful and evocative guitar music, inspired by the film compositions of Bernard Herrmann.

Two tracks from the album are available to listen to today; “Psycho: Marion & Sam” and “Farenheit 451: The Reading.”

Listen / share on Bandcamp.

Anderson has been working on these compositions since 2021, his solo output having been greatly influenced by Herrmann. Southern Lord & The Lord Recordings present this limited edition 12” and Bandcamp exclusive digital release in May-June 2024. Pre order via Bandcamp and via the Southern Lord store.

Bernard Herrmann is an Academy Award-winning composer, most notable for his collaborations with Alfred Hitchcock, including for films Vertigo, North By Northwest and Psycho. He also composed for films Cape Fear, The Bride Wore Black, Fahrenheit 451 and Citizen Kane, all of which receive a nod on this album. Anderson’s compositions take cues from the dramatic tension which Herrmann excelled at, and create a noir-esque atmosphere of expectancy through repetition and introspection.

Greg Anderson began making music in the mid-eighties with hardcore bands False Liberty and Brotherhood before refining his musicality during the nineties with the post-hardcore collective Engine Kid. From that point on, the musical direction started shifting, channelling his love of tone, riffs and repetitive sound, vital elements that feed into the meditative cosmos of the band he co-founded: SUNN O))), and the ‘low and slow’ sounds of Goatsnake, both of whom find different ways to move beyond confines and tropes of their respective sound worlds.

Unintentionally moving in a different direction from those bands within which he found his feet, Anderson was able to take on the mantle of The Lord in a new, pictorial approach to heavy music. Through this process, he has found himself moved to collaborate with vocalists/musicians he admires which to date includes; Robin Wattie (BIG|BRAVE), William Duvall, Petra Haden, David Pajo, Daniel Kubinski and most recently, Marthe.

The record begun in the Lord’s Cave throughout 2021-2024, finished in 2024 at Sea Grass Studios, Valley Village by engineer Brad Wood. Production was overseen by Greg Anderson and Brad Wood, and mixing and mastering was completed by Brad Wood. The design of the album is by Laura Pleasants.

Headbangers, the gates of hell have opened, and the demons of Southern Lord Europe have unleashed their annual SALE! Slash through prices on vinyl, CDs, and merch that’ll have you headbanging all the way to checkout.

MASSIVE discounts: We’re talking prices so low, you’ll think the devil himself made a deal. Vinyl and CDs at a fraction of their usual cost, ready to rip your ears right off with sonic fury.

Exclusive treasures: Limited editions, out of press items, and rare gems are lurking in the shadows, waiting to be claimed by the fastest headbangers. Don’t miss your chance to add these unholy relics to your collection before they disappear faster than a banshee’s scream.

Battle scars, pristine music: Got a soft spot for the slightly imperfect? Score cosmetically damaged items (sleeves & jewel cases may be damaged, but the media is minty-fresh) at jaw-dropping prices.

SALE STARTS FRIDAY FEB 16 & ENDS FEB 23, 2024

This is your moment to:

• Dominate your collection: Fill your shelves with iconic releases without sacrificing your firstborn (or maybe just a few sacrifices, we won’t judge).
• Unearth hidden gems: Delve into the darkest corners of the scene and discover bands that’ll melt your face off.
• Gift the chaos: Unleash the beast on your fellow headbangers (or hoard the loot for yourself, no shame in that).

But beware, this sonic onslaught won’t last forever! Headbang your way to the Southern Lord Europe Webstore and unleash the beast within your wallet before it’s too late.

P.S. Share the chaos with your fellow music maniacs! Spread the word and prepare for an epic sonic feast together.

Eternally shrouded in complete mystery and anonymity, the entity calling themselves Toadliquor has returned with its first recorded offerings in over 25 years. Back In The Hole will be released by Southern Lord on February 23, 2024.

Violently bleeding out into the early-90s with their lone LP Feel My Hate – The Power Is The Weight – R.I.P. Cain, Toadliquor followed that with a few comp tracks and a single before completely disappearing into the ether.

Southern Lord compiled most known recordings in 2003 on the Hortators Lament compact disc. Then, on the occasion of the label’s 20th anniversary in 2018, Southern Lord released these recordings plus one newly-received cryptic distress signal from deep space on the limited edition 2xLP set Cease & Decease.

Now, in 2024, Toadliquor return to continue their decades-long onslaught of desolation, despair and damaged vocal cords with Back in the Hole. Seven prize picks for the communal trough. Strap in and feed.

Listen / share “First Crush” on Bandcamp.

Look for Back in the Hole to be available on LP and digital formats only on February 23, 2024 (pre-order on Bandcamp here or from Southern Lord Europe here). For fans with a penchant for pain, misery, and destruction!

Back in the Hole, track listing:

1. First Crush
2. Recained
3. Entry Level Position
4. In Gold
5. Basement
6. Open Through Funeral
7. Back in the Hole

SUNN O))) will play a series of live dates in Spring 2024 as part of their Shoshin (初心) Duo tour.

See the Sunn O))) Shoshin (初心) Duo in its original, raw form. Anderson and O’Malley will perform as a pair, immersed in profound valve amplification, spectral harmonics, distortion, and volume. Pure and primeval riffs of temporality, massively heavy structures of sound pressure.  

Support will come from Jesse Sykes with Phil Wandscher & Bill Herzog (Except Nantes and Den Haag).

SUNN O))) Shoshin (初心) Duo tour dates:

25th March 2024 – Dublin, IE, National Concert Hall – tickets

26th March 2024 – Glasgow, UK, SWG3 – tickets

27th March 2024 – Newcastle, UK, Boiler Shop – tickets

28th March 2024 – Manchester, UK, New Century Hall – tickets

30th March 2024 – Bexhill On Sea, UK, De La Warr Pavillion – tickets

31st March 2024 – Bristol, UK, Marble Factory – tickets

1st April 2024 – London, UK, Barbican – tickets

2nd April 2024 – Coventry, UK, Empire – tickets

4th April 2024 – Nantes, FR, Festival Variations – Le Lieu Unique – tickets

5th April 2024 – Lorient, FR, Hydrophone – tickets

6th April 2024 – Paris, FR, Elysee Montmartre – tickets

7th April 2024 – Den Haag, NL, Rewire Festival – tickets

Tickets are also on sale now via SunnOfficial – except for London when the general on-sale date is Friday 22nd December at 10am GMT. 

25th Anniversary Rehearsal Demo – the limited edition LP will be available to purchase at these shows

On these dates, fans will also be able to purchase an exclusive split release from Southern Lord and Ideologic Organ, the 25th Anniversary Rehearsal Demo LP, available on tour only. 
This limited edition LP is machine numbered to 2,000 copies in two pressings, one US and one EU, featuring a debossed cover and silver metallic and blank ink, and with two tracks “Wyoming Big Sky” and “Acres of Calms.”  The 25th Anniversary Rehearsal Demo LP was recorded with Brad Wood earlier this year, during the same period he mixed the songs for the Sunn O))) / Sub Pop Singles Club Vol. 8 release.

SUNN O))) 25th Anniversary Rehearsal Demo LP

A: Wyoming Big Sky 18:53

B: Acres of Calms 20:00

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“The Eye of Destiny” and “Wisps of the Black Serpent” are available now via Bandcamp.

Following on from Marthe‘s incendiary debut Southern Lord full-length Further In Evil, released this October, she now teams up with †The Lord† (Greg Anderson) to release two brand new collaborative tracks, “The Eye Of Destiny” and “Wisps of the Black Serpent.”

Marzia comments on this collaboration:

“Collaborating with The Lord was an exciting challenge, and something new, and stimulating to me. I don’t usually deal with such soundscapes and when Greg asked me to add vocals and drums to “The Eye of Destiny”, I accepted. The track was intended by Greg to be a tribute to Quorthon (Bathory), an artist who has been a huge influence on my moods. I had started to add in battle-drum beats, but soon faced the hard task of using words to describe what (to me) is the most talented artist of all time. How to contribute in words what I can’t even process in emotions?

There’s the person behind it, and along with the talent there’s the reality of the loss, since he’s not here anymore to witness the legacy of his sound. What’s left of his feelings on his blog, his emotions, his development as an artist and as a person and that spark in his eyes. The eyes are the mirror of the soul, we say. And I was reading some notes he left on a letter and it went something like “may the eye of destiny be wild with you and show you the right way through life”. “The Eye of destiny” was an evocative image to me, to picture in my mind the aura of his memory, as a human being and a musical genius. As words are dominant in a tribute, it was impossible, in the most humble way, to find words for him. So, I took his own words: checked all the lyrics and made a caviardage of words that in the end composed a tribute in what I considered the most honorable way possible. I love the final result, it’s my small tribute to a musical giant.

For the second song, “Wisps of the Black Serpent”, I wanted to incorporate more synths, since lately I’ve been getting into soundtracks and especially horror music composition (following from my love of horror movies, especially Gothic Italian classics). The vocals here are an improvisation. I wanted to let out some negative energies, so I imagined a shamanic exorcism to get rid of the weight I was feeling that night. I love when songs sound more like a lament than actual songs, because I can remember the exact moment something unplanned came out, which fuels the next one and the next and so on. It’s similar to freestyle hip hop, it gets you excited while doing it!”

Sacrilege B.C.’s Party With God and Virulence’s If This Isn’t A Dream… are both out today.

Southern Lord is proud to announce two essential 80s hardcore/metal/punk reissues arriving as part of RSD/Black Friday; the debut album from the ultra-cult 80s’ Bay Area Thrash band: Sacrilege B.C. and the debut from the Southern California hardcore punk band Virulence. Both records were originally released by the legendary Alchemy Records label. (RIP Victor Hayden).

Southern Lord present a limited edition vinyl version of the debut album from the ultra-cult 80s’ Bay Area Thrash band: Sacrilege B.C., containing the 1985 demo pressed on vinyl for the first time.

This RSD exclusive Black + White Vinyl version will be released as a double LP with a silk-screen etching printed on side D. Liner notes are written by Ron Quintana, also including an eight-page comic book/liner notes.

Arguably one of the best ever thrash albums to ever come out of the Bay Area, the album was produced by Mark Deutrom (Melvins, Clown Alley) and is perfect for fiends of: Exodus, Metallica, Possessed, Vio-lence.

Find out more and order here.

Party With God, track listing:

Side A

1. Azmeroth
2. Crucified
3. Fun With Napalm
4. Born Of Hell
5. Time To Die

Side B

6. Skinned Alive
7. Cancer
8. Judge Death
9. Death Toll
10. Words Of God
11. Final Rites
12. Slaughterhouse
13. Victimized

Side C
1985 Demo

14. Azmeroth
15. Skinned Alive
16. Crucified
17. Heed No Warning

Side D: ETCHING

Southern California hardcore punk band Virulence was originally formed in 1985, heavily influenced by Black Flag, the Melvins, & BL’AST!. After the bands demise in 1990 the members reformed under the familiar moniker: FU MANCHU.

The debut and sole release by Virulence If This Isn’t A Dream… is an exercise in slow, crushing minimalism and is a very worthy induction into the chapter of early heavy music recordings.

For RSD Southern Lord present an exclusive White Vinyl version. Order here.

Find more info and a participating indie record store near you at recordstoreday.com.

If This Isn’t A Dream…, track listing:

1 – Dead Weight
2 – Wrapped Up
3 – Worse than Misery
4 – Spilling it Out
5 – Blank Stare
6 – Kindergarten
7 – Sleep
8 – The Curse

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See them on the road now and pick up the limited edition LP— available only at the forthcoming performances in Seattle, L.A., Austin, Asheville and more.

Sunn O))) core members Stephen O’Malley and Greg Anderson have embarked on their Shoshin (初心) Duo tour— a live experience of physical sound and glacial maximalism like no other. The duo have also announced an exclusive split release from Southern Lord and Ideologic Organ, the 25th Anniversary Rehearsal Demo LP, available only along the tour routing (dates listed below). This limited edition LP is machine numbered to 1,000 copies, features a debossed cover and silver metallic and blank ink, and boasts two tracks “Wyoming Big Sky” and “Acres of Calms.” The 25th Anniversary Rehearsal Demo LP was recorded with Brad Wood earlier this year, during the same period he mixed the songs for the Sunn O))) / Sub Pop Singles Club Vol. 8 release.

Sunn O))) 25th Anniversary Rehearsal Demo LP

A: Wyoming Big Sky 18:53

B: Acres of Calms 20:00

From November 22 to December 6, see the Sunn O))) Shoshin (初心) Duo in its original, raw form. Anderson and O’Malley will perform as a pair, immersed in profound valve amplification, spectral harmonics, distortion, and volume. Pure and primeval riffs of temporality, massively heavy structures of sound pressure.

See the Shoshin (初心) Duo tonight in Seattle (sharing the bill with Earth’s performance of Earth 2), followed by performances in Monterey, Los Angeles, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Asheville, Athens, Knoxville and Birmingham. Tickets are on sale now via SunnOfficial and linked below. Stay tuned for more tour news from Sunn O))) in the coming weeks.

Sunn O))) Shoshin (初心) Duo tour dates:

November 22 Seattle, WA @ The Moore Theater ^ [tickets]
November 25 Monterey, CA @ The Golden State Theatre * [tickets]
November 26 Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco * [tickets]
November 29 Austin, TX @ The Paramount Theatre * [tickets]
November 30 Dallas, TX @ The Texas Theatre * [tickets]
December 1 Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall * [tickets]
December 3 Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel * [tickets]
December 4 Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre * [tickets]
December 5 Knoxville, TN @ Bijou Theatre * [tickets]
December 6 Birmingham, AL @ The Saturn * [tickets]

^ w/ Earth (playing Earth 2), Jesse Sykes with Phil Wandscher
w/ Jesse Sykes with Phil Wandscher

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In celebration of Bandcamp Friday, †The Lord† (Greg Anderson) and Daniel Kubinski (Die Kreuzen, The Crosses) have released their haunting collaborative track, “Palliare.” Long circling each other with reverence, Anderson and Kubinski teamed up to track guitars and vocals for the song late last year; the former recorded with Brad Wood at Sea Grass and the latter at Howl Street Studios. The end result is nothing short of venomous, with caustic, corrosive vocals and massive, monolithic guitar. The “Palliare” composition itself was inspired by “an empathetic attempt to interpret the despair of someone in palliative care,” comments †the Lord†.

Watch / share the “Pallaire” music video (directed by Regan Hagar) on YouTube.

Listen / watch / share “Palliare” on Bandcamp.

Read on CVLTNation.

Daniel Kubinski comments on the track: “The lyrics for ‘Pallaire‘ were actually written in 2016 when the first line up of The Crosses were writing songs for an original LP. The lyrics were for a song entitled ‘Goner’ which was kind of a noisy, lightning speed, crazy song that sounded somewhat like the Birthday Party if they had written a hardcore song. I had always liked the lyrics so when the Crosses split up in 2017 (the first inception of the group) I held on to the lyrics hoping to use them for something else down the road.“

He continues, “In 2022 Sunn O))) guitarist and Southern Lord founder Greg Anderson approached me and invited me to sing on one of his songs for his project, The Lord. The first time I heard the song Greg sent me, I immediately remembered the Goner lyrics and thought they might work for the song, they were a perfect fit! I am so proud to be part of The Lord family and that Greg and Southern Lord believed in me to come up with the goods.“

†the Lord† adds: “I’ve been a massive fan of Daniel Kubinski ever since I heard his caustic vocals in Die Kreuzen circa 1985. While the musical direction of Die Kreuzen changed drastically over the years, it was always anchored by Daniels’ unique, innovative vocal style. Massive respect to him for simultaneously blazing a unique path and breaking new ground. I finally got to meet Daniel when Sunn O))) played with his current band, The Crosses, in Milwaukee at the Turner Ballroom. I was equally blown away by his performance that evening as well as his humility and kindness.“

“..Marthe’s nasty, dirgy sound is imbued with occasional flecks of melody and a crusty, galloping urgency that sets her apart from anyone else. Southern Lord was smart enough to sign her, so now it’s your duty to know her.” – Revolver, Artists You Need to Know

“puts sludge, black metal, and crust punk in a truly evil blender” – BrooklynVegan

“…in true Marthe fashion, the darkness and despair is captured in a way that still results in some serious head banging.” – Metal Sucks

“…a remarkable blend of black metal and punk attitude, which all comes together to brilliantly show off Marzia’s musical talents.” – The Pit

Out now via Southern Lord — listen here. Watch Official Music Videos for the album’s title track and “To Ruined Altars…”

Further In Evil is the debut full length from one-woman metal band, Marthe, which arrives today via Southern Lord Records. An atmospheric and aggressive blend of punk, Further In Evil is a shift in gears from her musical background in the anarcho-punk scene and inspired by riot grrrl, crust and d-beat. The lyrics are full of rage and the music is full of strength; it has the power of Bathory and the sadness of Tiamat, tinged with the stench of Amebix.

The narrative of Further In Evil is “a journey into evil. I consider it an epiphany in growing armor to make myself stronger. The title means entering the gates of darkness, becoming cold and detached so as not to suffer anymore,” explains Marzia, the woman behind the Marthe project. The source of many of the lyrics comes from a place of betrayal, and grief at losing “people who were central to me.” She comments, “we are alone”, but expels it as a statement of empowerment, rather than sadness – “the strength is ours.” As well as being introspective, Marthe’s lyrics look outwards at “contexts of injustice and suffering, when the main feeling is not having a voice.” Marthe’s music takes influence from other non-musical media as well – she cites the mood, atmosphere and colors of old school Italian horror movies, and continually comes back to nature as a source of inspiration.

Listen / share Further In Evil on Bandcamp.

Read a track-by-track breakdown of Further In Evil by Marthe via New Noise Magazine.

Marthe is, at heart, a solo bedroom project— born out of introversion and a desire to explore new horizons and landscapes alone. “Around 2012, I started feeling the need to express myself in a heavier and more atmospheric way,” Marthe says. “I coincidentally started hiking more and more… getting closer to lonely soundscapes: my life, feelings and moods started being more introspective and introverted.” She continues, “Marthe suddenly became my comfort zone, my therapy, my shadow of loneliness, my book of truths, my mirror, my alter ego. Locking the door and disappearing in darkness recording music alone became something so powerful… I probably never really met myself before that.”

Marthe has long been a self-sufficient and introspective voice in metal and punk, and further cements that with the release of Further In Evil.

Marthe, Further In Evil track listing:

1. I Ride Alone
2. Dead to You
3. Further In Evil
4. Victimized
5. To Ruined Altars…
6. Sin In My Heart

Further In Evil is the debut full length from one-woman metal band, Marthe, which arrives via Southern Lord on October 20th. An atmospheric and aggressive blend of punk, Further In Evil is a shift in gears from her musical background in the anarcho-punk scene and inspired by riot grrrl, crust and d-beat. The lyrics are full of rage and the music is full of strength; it has the power of Bathory and the sadness of Tiamat, tinged with the stench of Amebix.

The narrative of Further In Evil is “a journey into evil. I consider it an epiphany in growing armor to make myself stronger. The title means entering the gates of darkness, becoming cold and detached so as not to suffer anymore,” explains Marzia, the woman behind the Marthe project. The source of many of the lyrics comes from a place of betrayal, and grief at losing “people who were central to me.” She comments, “we are alone”, but expels it as a statement of empowerment, rather than sadness – “the strength is ours.” As well as being introspective, Marthe’s lyrics look outwards at “contexts of injustice and suffering, when the main feeling is not having a voice.” Marthe’s music takes influence from other non-musical media as well – she cites the mood, atmosphere and colors of old school Italian horror movies, and continually comes back to nature as a source of inspiration.

Today, an epic new music video for the album’s second single “To Ruined Altars…” has arrived, as well as pre-orders for the CD, LP, digital and merchandise are available now via Southern Lord Europe and Bandcamp.

Of the single, Marthe comments: “‘To ruined altars you light no light’ is a popular Italian saying that means ‘wasting time on useless people or causes.’ I manipulated the sentence a bit in order to have an aesthetic sense; it means don’t waste candles or flowers on a broken or damaged altar since it won’t bring any benefit because of its condition. It also refers historically, for example, to women that can’t have kids anymore to point out that any kind of love, commitment, or engagement won’t result in having kids which was crucial to the family legacy in past ages. In general, it refers to anyone that feels trashed by someone that used to praise you before and then just lost interest.” She continues, “‘my memories are dark books you burnt while walking away’ refers to losing love for places or situations when the people you used to enjoy them with are no longer there, so your memories are ruined forever and there’s nothing you can do about it. Sense of loss will prevail and all you live after it is haunted by the lost memory of gone days.”

Watch / share Marthe’s “To Ruined Altars…” music video

Share / stream the track on Bandcamp.

Marthe is, at heart, a solo bedroom project— born out of introversion and a desire to explore new horizons and landscapes alone. “Around 2012, I started feeling the need to express myself in a heavier and more atmospheric way,” Marthe says. “I coincidentally started hiking more and more… getting closer to lonely soundscapes: my life, feelings and moods started being more introspective and introverted.” She continues, “Marthe suddenly became my comfort zone, my therapy, my shadow of loneliness, my book of truths, my mirror, my alter ego. Locking the door and disappearing in darkness recording music alone became something so powerful… I probably never really met myself before that.”

Further In Evil was composed and demoed over the course of a year during drives or hikes and, fatefully, the first look at the album– its title track–showcases the grandeur of Marthe‘s surroundings. Self-filmed and edited between Italy and Iceland, the “Further In Evil” video boasts the beauty of nature contrasted by Marthe‘s devastating sounds.

Marthe has long been a self-sufficient and introspective voice in metal and punk, and further cements that with the release of Further In Evil on October 20th.

Marthe, Further In Evil cover art:

Marthe, Further In Evil track listing:

1. I Ride Alone
2. Dead to You
3. Further In Evil
4. Victimized
5. To Ruined Altars…
6. Sin In My Heart