EPK – Necronomicon Ex Mortis – Self-Titled (2023)
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For fans of Black Dahlia Murder, Obscura, Arsis, Racer X, Megadeth
“The music and lyrics are 90s death metal riffs and 80s guitar solos. We want the listener to feel like they’re trapped in an 80s B horror movie. On VHS, obviously.” – Necronomicon Ex Mortis
Band: Necronomicon Ex Mortis
Title: Necronomicon Ex Mortis
Release Date: March 31, 2023
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid
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“You might suspect we’re exaggerating, but we’re really not. The four songs on the EP are undeniably sinister and ferocious, but the dominant impression of the music is that it’s exhilarating and exultant, the work of people who decided to put their formidable talents to the test, while having a shitload of fun doing that. When you listen it will make sense to hear that the EP comes recommended for fans of Black Dahlia Murder, Obscura, Arsis, Racer X, and Megadeth.” – No Clean Singing
“Inspired by Swedish Death Metal “Celestial Tomb” lays down the blast beats while having an interesting melodic lead that flies into a monstrous extended face melting solo of the highest order, confirming if there was any doubt that these musicians have the capability to step on stages with World Superpower level bands and hold their own. If it wasn’t for their love of old school works, you could easily see them going down the more technical road of an Archspire or Inferi, the clues to that murder mystery are all wrapped up within this whirlwind of an opener for all to witness.” – Metal Noise
“the EP feels solid. It has remarkable melodies, a good sound and a cool cover.” – Metal Bite
“Epic/symphonic black metal, good technical and proggy stuff too.” – WORT FM 89.9FM (Madison, WI)
“They are young, their desire is noticeable and they are also capable of entertaining… “Earth Cancer” radically changes the record and becomes something more classic, sounding more like things like CANNIBAL CORPSE or CANCER, but maintaining the technique of the former. I am very surprised by the work of both guitarists, since they are capable of combining good riffs with a certain dose of brutality without leaving an unintelligible hodgepodge.” – Necromance Magazine
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Band: Necronomicon Ex Mortis
Title: Necronomicon Ex Mortis
Release Date: March 31, 2023
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid
Track Listing:
1. Celestial Tomb (4:35)
2. Earth Cancer (4:22)
3. Nocturnal (4:00)
4. The Burning (4:59)
EP Length: 17:58
EP Recording Credits:
All songs performed by: Michael Nystrom Bala (Guitar), Manuel Barbará (Guitar), Yusuf Rashid (Bass), Joey Ferretti (Drums), Craig Schmul (Vocals)
All songs written by: Michael Nystrom Bala
Produced/Mixed by: Charlie Waymire at Ultimate Studios
Album artwork by: Lucas Korte
ASCAP Member
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The EP as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)
The music and lyrics are 90s death metal riffs and 80s guitar solos wrapped in a B horror movie.
Ttrack by track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)
1. Celestial Tomb
This is a Swedish-style rager with an interesting melodic twist. Lyrically, it was inspired by the chalice dungeons in Bloodborne.
2. Earth Cancer
A song about angering God so he curses the human race with overpopulation. Musically, this is more meat-and-potatoes old-school death metal to contrast with the previous song.
3. Nocturnal
A combination of Michael’s favorite thrash riffs. It’s about murdering teenagers at a summer camp.
4. The Burning
The final track on this EP as well as future releases will always be named after a horror movie. This song is about The Burning, the acclaimed 80s horror movie. Musically, it is the most complex to play, it involves a key change, it’s the fastest song on the EP, and the most interesting.
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FUN FACTS – STORY ANGLES
1. The members of this band are good friends from Berklee
2. While in LA recording this EP, Mike, and Manuel listened to Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia at least 5 times
3. Yusuf learned and recorded the bass parts the same day he joined the band (saving us the trouble)
4. An extreme love for the Evil Dead franchise is what ultimately willed this band into existence.
5. While recording, we spent several days complaining about how difficult the rental truck was to drive until our engineer pointed out you can disable the 4-wheel drive.
Top – Michael Bala – Guitar, Manuel Barbarà – Guitar
Chicago, USA’s Necronomicon Ex Mortis is a bubbling cauldron of 80’s horror movies, the 80s shred goods, modern production, and tight thrash metal. They are gearing up to release their debut self-titled album which is intended to transport listeners into a VHS tape of campy horror and aggressive riffs.
Encapsulating all the best that horrors have to offer, from old school horror movies, horror games and H.P. Lovecraft, Necronomicon Ex Mortis introduce their bloody music with gusto in hope that it will worm its way into the brains of metal fans around the world.
Necronomicon Ex Mortis was formed out of extreme love for 90s death metal and 80s shred. The idea came to be when Bala called some of his best friends from Berklee and used a combination of pestering, begging, and trickery to get them to play metal with him.
This EP acts as a trailer for their music, a taste of the feature-length that is on the horizon, and a small sampling of what is the gory good time that awaits in the future. It is recommended for fans of Black Dahlia Murder, Obscura, and Arsis.
The self-titled debut EP is due out March 31st, 2023.
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