EXECUTIONER’S MASK Complete Work On New Album “Winterlong”, Upcoming Tour Dates
‘Winterlong’, the psychedelic new album from EXECUTIONER’S MASK is set for release on 2xCD/LP/Digital from Profound Lore Records on June 17th. An epic bouquet of swelling synths, hypnotic melodies, and noisy guitars marry post-punk and shoegaze in ten songs exploring themes of liberation and self-destruction in these end-times. Pre-order “Winterlong” HERE. Also note upcoming EXECUTIONER’S MASK tour dates at end of post. These dates will signal EXECUTIONER’S MASK live debut.
In the studio, the core group of Gambit, Mickle and Wilson added Christian Molenaar into the fold on synths; adding an ethereal edge to the band’s hard-driving melancholy. Additional touches were added by Kennedy Ashlyn (SRSQ) and Jake Superchi (Uada, Ceremonial Castings), each adding their distinct sonic fingerprints that send their compositions further into territories unexplored.
Featuring production from Jeff Zeigler (The War On Drugs) and Ryan Schwabe (Oneohtrix Point Never), ‘Winterlong’ is the type of sublime and immersive album that inspires the same visions often conjured by masters like The National, Alcest and Deerhunter. On stage, Gambit, Mickle, and Molenaar are joined by Anthony Charletta on bass, Melissa Lochambon on drums, and Daniel Gaona on guitar to create an explosive force of sound that come together with the potency of ‘Children of God’ era Swans.
Expanding on the kaleidoscope of ambition, expect to see re-mixes of the album released in a series of their own by an ensemble cast that features members of Deafheaven, Full Of Hell, No Joy, Xiu Xiu, and The Armed amongst an army of others. The first of the “Winterlong” re-mix albums will be released as a bonus disc that will come with the CD release of “Winterlong” mastered by Angel Marcloid (aka Fire-Toolz).
Featuring artwork by Dylan Anderson, track listing for “Winterlong” is:
- Things Fall Apart
- Two Vultures Fucking
- Hart Island
- Sick In Heaven
- Contempt
- Last Call
- Your Ghost
- Honey
- Flaming Creatures
- Wasting Away
“Winterlong” Remix Bonus CD (only available with CD version)
1. Things Fall Apart (Buzz Kull Remix)
2. Two Vultures Fucking (Xiu Xiu Remix)
3. Hart Island (Kontravoid Remix)
4. Sick In Heaven (Anatomy Remix)
5. Contempt (Compound Bunker Remix)
6. Last Call (D. Stolarski Remix)
7. Your Ghost (Heaven’s Club Remix)
8. Honey (Autoerotichrist Remix)
9. Flaming Creatures (Dylan Walker Remix)
10. Wasting Away (House Of Harm Remix)
Upcoming EXECUTIONER’S MASK tour dates:
May 6 Austin, TX @ Come At Take It Live (w/EXPANDER)
May 7 San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger (w/EXPANDER)
May 8 Houston, TX @ White Oak (w/EXPANDER)
May 10 Orlando, FL @ Will’s Pub (w/EXPANDER)
May 12 Atlanta, GA @ Boggs (w/EXPANDER)
May 13 New Orleans, LA @ Sidney’s Saloon (w/EXPANDER)
July 21 Philadelphia PA @ Ortleibs
July 22 Brooklyn NY @ St Vitus (Record Release w/ Pictureplane, Kill Alters)
July 23 Montreal, QC @ TBA
July 24 Quebec City, QC @ L’Anti
