Saturday, March 21, 2015

Lord Dying "Poisoned Altars"

LORD DYING
"Poisoned Altars"
Relapse Records
Released: January 27, 2015

I love crunchy metal that incorporates a groove. The groove adds to the power, taking the evil and swagger factors up a few notches. Lord Dying, from Portland, have been on tour with the likes of Red Fang (guest spot on the Lord Dying track "An Open Sore") and Black Tusk. Their un-sunny location and associates indicate, reflect and support their heaviness and groovitude. Throw in some High On Fire and Crowbar influence and "Poisoned Altars" is a monster.



Check out these hairy, flanneled metalheads take care of the yuppie infestation in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOjubYcJjFA


"Poisoned Altars"

Priests and their clergy 
Royalty unbound 
Pastors and prophets 
Religion unfound 

False implications 
Of terror on the rise 
Fleeting beliefs and 
Impossible highs 

Reason holding holes 
Endless punching deep 
Rotting out our bones 
Killing all that need 

Endless attachment 
Understanding Scars 
Losing your faith and 
Poisoning Altars 

All this religion 
Promises in place 
None understanding 
Disgrace with grace 

Reason holding holes 
Endless punching deep 
Rotting out our bones 
Killing all that need

I've never said the phrase "Endless punching deep" in my life, but I have howled along to "Poisoned Altars" nonstop for a good month. 


Joel Grind of Toxic Holocaust did a fine job recording "Poisoned Altars", capturing Lord Dying's heavy, riffing, punishing, sludge doom groove metal that is an actual joy to listen to.

Cheers,
Frank FOE 




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