06/24/2018 20:52

The Secret

The Secret to release 'Lux Tenebris' EP in August

Italian black metal/grindcore band The Secret's scathing EP, 'Lux Tenebris', is their first new material in six years, due out in August via Southern Lord.

Track listing:
1. Vertigo
2. The Sorrowful Void
3. Cupio Dissolvi

The Secret ends the extensive period of decay since their 2012-released 'Agnus Dei' LP, emerging with their first studio material in almost six years. Following three years without communication between members, the band regrouped under the same roof for the first time since 2015 to record 'Lux Tenebris', a three-song act in sonic exploration of the theme of the sepulchre.

The twenty-minute 'Lux Tenebris' EP sees The Secret abandoning the minimalistic approach of the previous two albums, the band expanding its sound by adding more layered and textural guitar work to the primordial destructive aggression that distinguished the 'Solve et Coagula' and 'Agnus Dei' LPs. While still physical and confrontational, these songs show no concern for mortality and forget time and decay, creating new room for resonation and atmosphere. 'Lux Tenebris' is an ode to the eternal night suspended beyond life and death.

The signature sound of the band is pushed to its extreme by further developing the black metal and doom influences reminiscent of Southern Lord mid-2000s catalog, showcasing The Secret as one of Italy's undeniably darkest bands in existence once again. 'Lux Tenebris' was recorded by Steve Scanu and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege and completed with a cover illustration and layout by View From The Coffin.

Southern Lord will issue The Secret's 'Lux Tenebris' as part of the label's special twentieth anniversary subscription series on August 31st with a small portion of the pressing to be available via label direct mailorder. The 12" vinyl pressing bears the three tracks on the A-side, with a silkscreened B-side; the EP will also be released on all digital platforms.

(source: Southern Lord)