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Since the release of their Self Titled EP in early 2014, London based sludge-disciples Wren have kept a deliberately low profile, highlighted by rare performances alongside Ohhms (Holy Roar) and Empress, (Roadrunner) whilst developing their sound.
The result is a miasmic eruption in the form of a split endeavour, alongside Leeds noise-rock trio Irk, a stylistic union that mirrors the progression of the band into it's current multi-faceted unity of noise and sludge. Having moved beyond the post-metal leanings of their previous work, Wren have taken a step into a darker, rawer, and more experimental realm of tonal vastness, demonstrating previously unheard elements within their repertoire, throughout their 18 minutes of this split EP.
Utilising a core framework of Neurosis inspired industrial sludge-metal, and the biting noise-rock morass of The Jesus Lizard, Wren spawn a sonic alchemy that is both ambitiously referential, and jarringly unique on this release, featuring the wretched vocals of Throats member Alex Wealands.
released March 16, 2015
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Recorded and mixed by Matthew Deamer and Andrew Edwards at Glide Studio in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Mastered by Nick Zampiello and Rob Gonnella at New Alliance East in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Artwork by Ethan Joshua Roberts. (
www.gardenback.com)
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Tracks 1-3 Written and Performed by Wren + Alex Wealands (Throats).
Tracks 4-7 Written and Performed by Irk. (
irkband.bandcamp.com)
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Many thanks to Slouse, Ethan Roberts, Rog, Gezzraldine, The Duchess, Irkdem, and Slouse.
We beseech thee disciples, grant us unyielding horns.
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