Ex Oblivion

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EPJul 13 / 20225 songs, 21m 12s70%
Hardcore Punk Sludge Metal

New York/New Jersey metal collective TOMBS is now unveiling a music video for their brand new song, 'Ex Oblivion,' inspired by the haunting H.P. Lovecraft story of the same name. The single is the first of TOMBS' upcoming 'Ex-Oblivion' digital EP, for which the final single will be made available on July 13. All songs will be available via Bandcamp, YouTube, and across all streaming services while a vinyl counterpart will be announced at a later date. In addition, TOMBS is welcoming new member Todd Stern (PSYCROPTIC, HAMMER FIGHT, ABACINATE) on second guitar! Stern will make his debut with the band on their upcoming U.S. co-headliner with CLOAK, which kicks off on April 5 in Providence, RI.

8 / 10

Always interested more in embarking upon a singular dark musical journey rather than strictly adhering to any strict playbook's rules, TOMBS' focus is on a left-field approach toward revelatory musical expression instead of mind-numbing allegiance to tired tropes. The Brooklyn-based act returns with...

8 / 10

Danny Sanderson reviews the new EP from US black metallers Tombs! Read the review of 'Ex Oblivion' here on Distorted Sound!

7 / 10

"Tombs is a hard working band and they keep on chugging along churning out some stellar rock and roll."

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2020’s Monarchy of Shadows saw Tombs tinkering with their traditional technical metal precision to emphasize raw black metal, sludge and even gothic rock.