Skull Servant are a 3-piece psychedelic doom metal project centered in Chapel Hill,
North Carolina. The band formed in 2022, and have since solidified into a trio of devoted
musicians who work exceptionally well together. Bassist Noah Terrell and guitarist Calvin Bauer
have collaborated on musical projects off-and-on since 2015. Each contributes a distinctive vocal style, yet they masterfully weave them together into a singularly compelling and effective sound. The exceptional drumwork of Ryland Dreibelbis, with whom Calvin has performed since 2021, completes the package. And what a package it is!

Skull Servant’s material reliably delivers an occult impression of a spell being cast upon
their audience. The inception of this image can best be seen in their hit EP Astral Apothecary,
which topped the Doom Metal Charts upon its release in March, 2023. It was in the wake of EP
Astral Apothecary’s success that the project doubled down, beginning to refine their brand in
earnest. This new, definitive image shines through as it coalesces in their subsequent work, most notably in single Pray for Blood and their latest EP Traditional Black Magicks II, released in May and October of 2023 respectively.

With a smorgasbord of influences ranging from Electric Wizard, Sleep, and Sodom to
Gandalf and The Sword, Skull Servant’s brand displays a faithful commitment to the genre
staples of Doom. Skull Servant’s quintessential stoner metal sludginess is deftly enhanced by the daring juxtaposition of haunting vocal melodies, their heaviness made unique by undeniably
groovy psychedelic undercurrents.

“I give Traditional Black Magicks II a very high recommendation, and it’s an album that
should be streamed continuously for a while to let the awesomeness absorb into your psyche. I
can’t get enough of it.”

– Scott Spiers, Clean And Sober Stoner

Website – https://skullservant.com/

Bandcamp – https://skullservantmetal.bandcamp.com/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/skullservantmetal/

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/skullservantmetal/

Twitter – https://twitter.com/skullservantnc
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@skullservant

They’ve got a new single called “BEST BUDS” out now on all streaming platforms. The song features Passionflower and Chris Behrens from LA punk band HOLYFANGS.

Here’s a link to check it out on Spotify:

Bandcamp:

https://vampireslumberparty.bandcamp.com/track/best-buds

And more:

https://songwhip.com/vampireslumberparty/best-buds

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ABYSSIUS, an international atmospheric technical death metal collaboration from Taiwan, Norway, and USA announce the upcoming release of their self-titled debut album.

ABYSSIUS, an international atmospheric & technical death metal collaboration hailing from the unlikely crossroads of Taiwan, Norway, and the USA announces their debut self-titled album, set to release on January 26,2024. ABYSSIUS’ inaugural album introduces a captivating fusion of musical tenebrosity that seamlessly intertwines the members’ diverse origins and musical styles into a symphony of innovative intensity. Ranging from bleak and claustrophobic technical death metal to soaring ambient soundscapes, the music of ABYSSIUS is as crushing as it is ethereal.

The album is a concept album of sorts, exploring the journey of an individual faced with the seemingly insurmountable task of overcoming the adversity of existence in an existentialist and absurdist battle with the void itself. Consumed by the Dreadnought and seeking absolution and freedom through acceptance of meaninglessness, ABYSSIUS’ debut work paints a story of bleak hopelessness and nihilistic self-preservation. Join ABYSSIUS on their journey through the void.

The self-titled album comes on the heels of two promotional singles, NIHIL and Ripped Apart, that have already garnered interest from metalheads around the globe. The six-track album will be released independently and showcase the diverse musical and cultural backgrounds of its members. From polyphonic screams & gentle cleans, and ripping solos dappled with memes to rumbling bass straight from the Taiwanese underground, and compositional techniques of a seasoned film & video game composer, ABYSSIUS strives to bring something genuinely new to the genre.

ABYSSIUS will be released worldwide on January 26, 2024.

Connect with ABYSSIUS

AbyssiusBand@gmail.com

https://abyssius.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/abyssiusofficial

https://www.instagram.com/abyssius_official/