SHROUD OF DESPONDENCY Release Crushing Cosmic Black Metal Single “The Source of Multiversal Degradation” Off Split EP w/ LanzeRath Out May 2024

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Montreal, QC – April 11, 2024

SHROUD OF DESPONDENCY Release Crushing Cosmic Black Metal Single “The Source of Multiversal Degradation”

Off Split EP w/ LanzerRath Out May 2024

L-R – Rory Heikkila (all instruments), Ron Blemberg (vocals)

Shroud of Despondency is an enigmatic force in the cosmic black metal scene, hailing from Michigan, USA, are announcing the release of their latest single “The Source of Multiversal Degradation”, which comes from the upcoming split EP with black metal stalwarts LanzerRath which is being released on May 10, 2024. Founder and multi instrumentalist Rory Heikkila comments on the track:

“The Source of Multiversal Degradation is a song about the origin of a collection of negative energy(doubt, hate, repression, etc) that forms into a physical entity and then expands out into the universe/multiverse to terrorize whoever it comes into contact with. It was chosen as the single, not only because it showcases the ferocity and diversity of the riffs/vocals, but also because it previews(at the fade out) the clean singing that is also showcased across our two songs.”

Formed in the mid-late 90s by Heikkila, Shroud of Despondency has remained a dynamic and unpredictable entity throughout its existence. With Heikkila on instruments and Ron Blemberg on vocals, the project has continually evolved, culminating in a collaboration with LanzerRath, forging an unholy union of cosmic black metal.

“The Source of Multiversal Degradation” encapsulates Shroud of Despondency‘s signature style: unpredictable, dark, emotional, and skillfully executed. Heikkila’s approach to songwriting is as diverse as the themes explored in the music, ranging from moments of despair to reflections on death, dying, and living. It is recommended for fans of Emperor, Enslaved, and Root.

Listen to “The Source of Multiversal Degradation” via its premiere on Ghost Cult Magazine HERE.

Due out on May 10, 2024, the Split EP is available for pre-order at ShroudofDespondency.bandcamp.com.

Track Listing:​
1. Shroud of Despondency – The Source of Multiversal Degradation
2. Shroud of Despondency – Celestial Venom
3. LanzerRath – Nebular Collapse, The Dissolution of Order and Meaning

More info: Facebook.com/shroudofdespondency

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“Shroud has always struck a fine balance between black metal’s esoteric and progressive bookends; in addition to the skin-searing atonality and machine gun riffing inherent to the genre, the band has made it a commonality to include tasteful strains of classical, Americana and folk, not to mention thrash, doom and death metal, in their sound. Basically, I was amazed they still hadn’t had someone’s dotted line thrust in front of their faces, especially in light of 1) the black metal genre’s historical open-armed acceptance of everyone from Emperor and Vattnet Viskar to Abruptum and Panopticon, and 2) the shitloads of crap out there that gets passed off as ‘essential listening.’”- Decibel

“From top to bottom, from the beginning of the first track until the last note of the fifth and final song of the album, Air of Abrasion is simply brilliant. It’s such a wild ride of an album, with literally the first 3/5ths of the album bringing such a visceral and stunning quality, to the last two tracks showcasing an emotive and musical talent that is flat out levelling on a whole new plane, or at least that elusive plane of musical identity and awareness that few artists actually achieve. I get the feeling that no matter if Shroud of Despondency sold 100 records or 100 million records, their writing and output would still be of the same quality and magnitude.” – Teeth of the Divine

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