ATRIARCH – Complete Work On New Album

Portland, Oregon deathrock/doom masters ATRIARCH have completed work on their most resonating and powerful work yet, their new full-length album “Ritual Of Passing”.

Following up their acclaimed “Forever The End” debut from last year, ATRIARCH would slowly develop a strong distinct identity through their amalgamation of deathrock, classic ‘80s goth, doom and black metal respectively.  An intriguing mix which would mirror the powerful aesthetic and vibe brought forth from such bands as Bauhaus, Joy Division, The Cure, Christian Death, The Gault, and Asunder.  Through several years of trial, as the band would gradually develop and define their sound, “Ritual Of Passing” (which also features a guest appearance by Jessica Way of WORM OUROBOROS on the closing track) is the becoming result of this chaos-embracing culmination, the masterpiece the band have been threatening to create since their inception in 2009.  A harrowing, religious sonic offering drenched and drowning in wall-of-sound-like atmosphere commanded by the sermon-like vocals of Lenny Smith. Bleak, haunting, oppressive, and violent “Ritual Of Passing” will serve as one of the most intriguing and commanding albums of the year.

To officially be released Oct 30, tracklisting for “Ritual Of Passing” goes as follows:

1. Parasite
2. Prayer
3. Altars
4. Altruist
5. Offerings
6. Cursed
7. Outro (Lucifer speaks with Death)

Also keep an eye out for an official ATRIARCH U.S. tour announcement very soon as the band plan on heading out in service of “Ritual Of Passing”.  In the meantime, the tour jaunt looks like THIS.