Accursed Spawn – The Virulent Host (2019)
For fans of Cannibal Corpse, Decapitated, Suffocation, Beyond Creation, Obscura, Dying Fetus, Quo Vadis
Release Date: March 22, 2019
Label: PRC Music
Distribution: MVD / PLANETWORKS Worldwide
Booking = Jay Cross, accursed.spawn(@)gmail.com
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Upcoming Show Dates:
March 23 – Rimouski, QC – (PRC METALBASH) – Cabaret Espace Scène de la Salle Desjardins-Teus
March 30 – Ottawa, ON – (Virulent Host Album Release Show) – Cafe Dekcuf – info
April 12 – Quebec City, QC – (The Flaying CD Release) – Le D’Auteuil
May 3 – Montreal, QC – (PRC METALBASH) – Piranha Bar – info
“Canadian death metal machine Accursed Spawn are snapping necks with their fast-paced, groove-heavy take on the genre, as you’ll hear on “Bhopal ’84.” Leading with angular riffs before settling into a whiplash-inducing groove, Accursed Spawn inject brief bursts of technicality throughout the song, keeping it engaging throughout the four minutes.” – Decibel Magazine
“Right out of the gate they explode in a brutal, hyper-accelerated frenzy of munitions-grade drumming, machine-gun riffing, and guttural roaring.” – No Clean Singing
“A barrage of thunderous drums is complemented by sometimes intricate guitar work that will just tear you ears apart. These guys barely slow down long enough for you to take half a breath.” – The Metal Crypt
“Death Metal Worth Its Salt” – Yell! Magazine
“‘Bhopal 84’ is anger with a purpose, the brutal and violent lyrics of death metal hit so much harder when you realize that the horrors they are describing are accounts of a true event. “As long as corporate greed overshadows human need, the elite will succeed whilst the rest of us bleed” Luke Wargasm roars, and it is impossible not to share his anger towards a faceless corporation that is responsible for the deaths of so many without consequence. Whilst the lyrics and message are commendable, they would mean nothing if the music wasn’t up to scratch. ‘Bhopal 84’ sees ‘Accursed Spawn’ at the top of their game with thundering drums and savage riffs throughout. Easily one of the best songs that ‘Accursed Spawn’ have released so far, we are very excited to see how the band progress in their upcoming debut.” – Spirit Level Magazine
“La formation d’Ottawa performe avec autant d’insistance que dans une grande salle et réussit a inciter des moshpits excitants avec leurs dernières pièces.” – Muzik Injection
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Label: PRC Music
Distribution: MVD / PLANETWORKS Worldwide
Release Date: March 22, 2019
Album Title: The Virulent Host
Track Listing:
1. Bhopal 84 (3:53)
2. Bloodforged (2:48)
3. Interrogated Bludgeonment (6:08)
4. The Virulent Host (4:56)
5. Cesium 137 (6:10)
6. The Ageless Curse (3:32)
7. Shotgun Facelift (4:22)
8. Mass Glossectomy (3:50)
9. Dogmatic Affliction (5:44)
Album Length: 41:26
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Accursed Spawn
• All songs written by: Accursed Spawn
• Engineered by: Christian Donaldson @ The Grid (drums), Andrew Allston @ Angry Studios (strings, vocals)
• Mixed by: Christian Donaldson @ The Grid
• Mastered by: Christian Donaldson @ The Grid
• Album Artwork by: Remi, Headsplit Design
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Album Band Line Up:
Weiyun Lu (Bass)
Jay Cross (Drums)
Adam Pell (Guitar)
Paul Kelly (Guitar)
Luke Wargasm (Vocals)
Live Band Line Up:
Weiyun Lu (Bass)
Jay Cross (Drums)
Adam Pell (Guitar)
Max Warwick (Vocals)
Discography:
2010 – Dismember the Informant – Demo
2012 – Engendering a Sociopath – EP
2014 – Putrid – EP
2018 – Bhopal 84 (single)
2019 – The Virulent Host – LP
L-R is: Adam Pell (guitar, vocals) Weiyun Lu (bass) Luke Wargasm (vocals) Jay Cross (drums) Paul Kelly (guitar) – Photo Credit: Brittany Dawn Kreatives
Accursed Spawn was founded in Ottawa in 2010 with a singular purpose: to transform raw aggression into music. The band mixes influences from old and new forms of extreme metal, resulting to date in a renowned energetic live show, and a handful of recorded songs. Whereas many bands remain on one creative trajectory, Accursed Spawn has taken the path less traveled and would see their sound evolve through time.
The band has strived to form a unique sound and style that stands apart from the crowd. This has taken the form of a mix of demos and EPs since 2010 as the group methodically worked their way towards the finessed and intricate sound they now wield in weaponized form.
Accursed Spawn prides themselves on professionalism, and their upcoming album “The Virulent Host” is a testament to that ethos and is the natural next step in the evolution of the band’s musical expression. While many releases are rightly viewed as a mere “snapshot in time” of where a band is, “The Virulent Host” represents a fully realized vision culminating years and countless hours spent to realize their greatest musical potential to date. The end result is a fiery and passionate take on modern death metal, influenced by thrash and brutal death that stands head and shoulders above many of their contemporaries.
“The Virulent Host represents a huge step up in all ways for Accursed Spawn: the production is exceptional (thanks to Christian Donaldson and The Grid), the hooks are quite memorable, the string work is phenomenal (between the blistering solos and fretless bass, there’s quite a lot in there for string players), and the delivery is both consistent but also fresh. It’s our first ever “full length” record and fans that have been with the band since our inception should be quite pleased with the delivery. We’ve road-tested most of the songs at this point, and the mosh pits speak for themselves.” says drummer Jay Cross.
With the band re-tooled and re-vamped line up, “The Virulent Host” is being planned for a 2019 assault via PRC Music with their first single Accursed Spawn has gone all-out to ensure the highest quality product on this album.
“We want to offer an intense, yet rewarding listening experience for both musicians and non-musicians alike. Fast, dextrous playing coupled with subtly melodic compositions that can be enjoyed by both the trained and untrained ear. Out first single “Bhopal 84” will give a good deal of insight into what people can expect from this record: it kicks off with blistering guitar and drum work, jumps into a catchy verse, and presents a very slamming bridge near the end of the song, followed by tasty solo work. It has a nice “Suffocation meets Cryptopsy” feel but is still uniquely Accursed Spawn.” adds guitarist Adam Pell.
Utilizing several world-renowned talents in multiple realms, they have brought vision to life in the strongest way possible. Much-praised audio engineer Chris Donaldson, guitarist for legendary death metal unit Cryptopsy, was tapped to infuse “The Virulent Host” with a production quality that truly stands among the titans of death metal. Applying his talents and experience, Donaldson mixed and mastered the album at The Grid Studios in Montreal. Donaldson has previously worked on records for high profile names such as Cryptopsy, Beyond Creation, Despised Icon, The Agonist, Beneath the Massacre, and Neuraxis.
In addition to the album recording, Accursed Spawn recruited highly esteemed artist Remy Cooper of Headsplit Design (Origin, Beyond Creation, Psycroptic, Pig Destroyer, Whitechapel, Thy Art Is Murder, Cryptopsy, Suicide Silence, Arch Enemy) to create the rich stylized artwork for “The Virulent Host” – a piece that immediately draws attention to the eye. The artwork captures all of what the album is about, a raging narrative of war and corruption plus the dialogues within influenced from the political turmoil and evil corporations that have a stranglehold on our society.
“The Virulent Host” is slated for March 22, 2019 release via PRC Music.
Listen to their first single “Bhopal 84” here.
Album Band Line Up:
Weiyun Lu (Bass)
Jay Cross (Drums)
Adam Pell (Guitar)
Paul Kelly (Guitar)
Luke Wargasm (Vocals)
Adam Pell (Vocals, Guitar)
Artist Endorsements:
Los Cabos Drumsticks
Shared Stage with:
Augury, First Fragment, Gorguts, Origin, Beneath the Massacre, Archspire, Macabre, Malignancy, Misery Index, Firewind, Napalm Death, Marduk, Incantation, Abysmal Dawn, Venom Inc, Necrophagia, Fuck the Facts, Hatebreed, Beyond Creation, Aborted, Kataklysm, Benighted, Vital Remains, Killitorous, Unhuman, Insurrection
Tours and Festivals:
2011 – Ottawa Metal Fest – Ottawa, ON
2015 – Grind Your Mind Open Air 7 – Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, QC
2015 – Trailer Thrash Fest – Ste-Pie, QC
2015 – Oshawa Death Fest – Oshawa, ON
2016 – Ontario Death Fest 4 – Toronto, ON
2016 – Murdoch Fest 2 – Sherbrooke, QC
2016 – Extraction Tour (/w Insurrection) – East Coast Canada
2016 – Sherbrooke Deathfest – Sherbrooke, QC
2017 – Metalelujah Fest – Québec City, QC
2017 – Winter / Spring Tour – Ontario / Québec
2017 – Ontario Fall Tour – Ontario
2017 – Headbanging for a Cure – Toronto, ON
2018 – Blood on the Snow Tour – Ontario / Québec
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