US brutal deathcore outfit Signs of the Swarm have announced their fourth full-length studio album, Absolvere, and shared a brand new single titled “Totem“. You can view the single’s official video below.
“Totem“, the first taste of music from Absolvere, continues Signs of the Swarm’s long-standing tradition of masterfully honing in on an almost slam-like brutality within the deathcore sound. Recently released singles “The Collection” and “Pernicious” will not be appearing on the record, and will remain as standalone tracks.
Speaking on the track, drummer/producer Bobby Crow had this to say: ““Totem” is a solid cross section of what to expect from Absolvere. Crushing riffs collide with insane drumming, all layered underneath explosive yet memorable vocals. We turned Dave (vocals) up in the mix, yet it doesn’t take away from the musicality at all; it complements it. Oh yeah, and this is far from the heaviest track on the album, so get ready.”
Further, vocalist Dave Simonich continues: “I’m incredibly proud not only of the music and lyrics but also the video we did with Eric DiCarlo of SquareUp Studios. I get super involved with the visual aspect of our videos. In this case, I worked on the burning book, body paint and hands. The hands grasping at me is a metaphor for us being pulled in different directions. The book is a reference to the line ‘bled my blood in the pages,’ which highlights us pouring our life into the band. The fire symbolizes how difficult dedication to the band makes managing the rest of our life. We wouldn’t have it any other way, though.”
Absolvere is due for release on September 24th via Unique Leader Records. You can pre-order the album here, and find the album’s official artwork and track listing below. For all things Signs of the Swarm, and deathcore in general, keep it locked on Boolin Tunes.
TRACKLIST:
1. Hymns ov Invocation
2. Boundless Manifestations
3. Dreaming Desecration
4. Totem
5. Nameless
6. Absolvere
7. Revelations ov a Silent King
8. Hollow Prison ft. Alex Erian
9. Blood Seal ft. Ben Duerr
10. Death Whistle