03/17/2014 18:48

Misery Index

Misery Index: 5th album 'The Killing Gods' coming in Summer

American death grind extremists Misery Index have announced 'The Killing Gods' as the title of their forthcoming new full-length. The band's fifth studio album will hit the stores on May 23rd (May 27th in North America), via Season Of Mist.

Track listing:
1. Urfaust
2. The Calling
3. The Oath
4. Conjuring the Cull
5. The Harrowing
6. The Killing Gods
7. Cross to Bear
8. Gallows Humor
9. The Weakener
10. Sentinels
11. Colony Collapse
12. Heretics

'The Killing Gods' will be released as a limited digibox including the CD in jewel case with slipcase (alternative artwork) and a Ministry cover song as bonus track, a metal pin, a printed patch, and three vinyl stickers. It will also be available on white double LP in gatefold sleeve limited to 400 copies, golden double LP in gatefold sleeve limited to 200 copies, regular black double LP in gatefold sleeve, jewel case CD, and various merch items. All formats can be pre-ordered on Season of Mist's e-shop.

Front man Jason Netherton issued the following update: "After an extended writing and recording process we have finally completed 'The Killing Gods'. It is the longest, most diverse and most complete album we have ever created, and it represents the blood, sweat and beers of four dudes trying to make the best songs they can. We think we have succeeded and we hope you do as well. Look for this metal beast to drop in May!"

'The Killing Gods' was recorded at Wright Way Studios in Baltimore, MD and engineered by Steve Carr (Dying Fetus, Slipknot, Soilwork). The drum parts were tracked with Scott Hull (Pig Destroyer, Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Black Tusk, Brutal Truth) at Visceral Sound in Bethesda, MD.

Having cemented a reputation as one of the most formidable live bands in grindcore and death metal, Misery Index (Jason Netherton – bass guitar, vocals, Mark Kloeppel – guitar, vocals, Adam Jarvis – drums, Darin Morris – guitar) have toured the world over numerous times on the backs of four critically-acclaimed albums. The Baltimore-based quartet has leveled venues in over 40 countries over 1000+ live shows. With albums showcasing a disgust for everyday life and the ills of modern society, Misery Index will continue to push their crushing take on pummelling grind/metal with the release of 'The Killing Gods'.

The band recently announced a special live date as part of this year's Maryland Death Fest pre-show, on May 21.

(source: Season Of Mist)