Monarchy of Shadows

by Tombs

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The Eye Is You This is a fantastic release. Heavy unique riffage, interesting song structures, ridiculous drumming and perfectly damaged multiple personality disordered vocals that take this to the next level....one far below hell. The run time and song selection make this one beefy “EP” ...can’t wait for their new full length later this year!

Patrick Taylor I have been a Tombs fan since Savage Gold, and I love everything in their catalog. This may be my favorite release of theirs so far - it has an intensity and aggression that is above and beyond. I love hearing a band continuing to grow. Favorite track: Path of Totality (Midnight Sun).

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1.	Monarchy of Shadows 07:32	buy track
2.	Once Falls the Guillotine 04:44	buy track
3.	Necro Alchemy 05:46	buy track
4.	Man Behind the Sun 06:01	buy track
5.	The Dark Rift 05:58	buy track
6.	Path of Totality (Midnight Sun) 04:43	buy track

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'Monarchy of Shadows' is the fastest and most vicious blackened metal from TOMBS to date, showcasing the quartet’s metallic precision without sacrificing the bleak post-punk leanings that set the critically-acclaimed band apart. The power and fury of 'Monarchy of Shadows' is not to be missed, and an enticing precursor for the bands forthcoming full-length.

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released February 28, 2020

Recording Lineup:

Mike Hill – guitar / vocals;
Justin Spaeth – drums /electronics;
Drew Murphy – bass/vocals;
Matt Medieiros – guitar / vocals

Mike Goncalves – guest vocals – Path of Totality (Midnight Sun)
Ben Karas – strings – The Dark Rift
Terence Hannum – synth – Monarchy of Shadows

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Tombs Brooklyn, New York

Formed in 2007, Brooklyn-based experimental metal outfit TOMBS blends bleak, post-punk minimalism with the ferocious attack of sludge and traditional black metal. Over the course of the last nine years, TOMBS have established themselves as an act that's as committed to consistency as it is to growth, developing smoothly (but never predictably) over the course of their career. ... more

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Oct 13

Polish American Citizens Club, High Street, Phoenixville, Pa, Usa

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Oct 14

Gold Sounds

Brooklyn, NY
Oct 29

Amityville Music Hall

Amityville, NY

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