LP Century Media Catalog Release date: 22/Nov/2024
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#3142 in Heavy Metal #7296 in Rock
Style:
Heavy Metal
Product No.:
2101246884
Details / Tracklist:
01. Distant "The Pale Moonlight" 02. Distant "Fleshweaver" 03. Distant "Feast of Misery" 04. Distant feat. Matthew K. Heafy "Torturous Symphony" 05. Distant "Cradled in Shards of Glass" 06. Distant "Loveless Suffering" 07. Distant "The Undying" 08. Distant "The Apex" 09. Distant feat. Alex Erian of Despised Icon "Acolytes of Damnation (feat. Alex Erian of Despised Icon)" 10. Distant feat. Travis Worland "Tsukuyomi (feat. Travis Worland of Enterprise Earth)" 11. Distant feat. David Simonich of Signs of the Swarm "Malice (feat. David Simonich of Signs of the Swarm)" 12. Distant "Broken Cross"
Language
English (eng)
Description:
Black vinyl edition
"Tsukuyomi: The Origin" on LP by Distant is a punishing, atmospheric slab of modern extreme metal that combines downtuned brutality with cinematic scope. Across this vinyl edition, the band forges towering riffs, guttural vocals and dense, mechanical grooves into a cohesive journey that feels both apocalyptic and strangely hypnotic. The production emphasizes massive low-end and razor-sharp rhythm work, so every breakdown hits with seismic force while eerie melodies and ambient interludes add an almost sci-fi sense of drama. As an LP, "Tsukuyomi: The Origin" is tailored for full-album immersion: side by side, the tracks build tension, release it explosively, and then plunge back into a dark, oppressive atmosphere that rewards listening from start to finish.
Thematically and sonically, the record leans into contrasts: slow, crushing passages collide with faster, technical eruptions; bleak soundscapes are pierced by dissonant leads and ominous electronics. This makes the album ideal for listeners who enjoy modern deathcore and death metal that goes beyond straightforward aggression and ventures into more expansive, almost soundtrack-like territory. The LP format underlines the physicality of the sound--each spin feels like entering a self-contained universe marked by futuristic desolation and mythic intensity suggested by the title.
Distant have built a reputation in the contemporary extreme-metal scene for their ultra-heavy approach, fusing deathcore, slam and modern death metal into a style that is instantly recognizable. The band is known for relentlessly low tunings, cavernous vocals and a precise, machine-like rhythm section that has earned them a dedicated following and slots on international tours and festivals in the heavy-music circuit. Over previous releases, Distant have steadily refined their sound, moving from raw, bludgeoning beginnings to a more sculpted, atmospheric brutality that still retains ferocity but adds depth and texture. This evolution makes "Tsukuyomi: The Origin" particularly attractive to fans who value both extremity and a strong sense of mood.
The LP is released by Century Media (here listed as Century Media Catalog), a label renowned for its pioneering role in extreme music since the 1990s. Century Media has played a key part in bringing cutting-edge metal to a global audience, working with many influential bands across death, black, thrash and modern metal subgenres. Collectors and fans often associate the label with high production standards, carefully curated signings and a catalogue that tracks the development of heavy music over several decades. With this background, "Tsukuyomi: The Origin" slots naturally into a roster known for pushing heavy music forward while maintaining a strong connection to its underground roots.