NYC’s Bloody Panda released their critically lauded sophomore album in late 2009 on CD via Profound Lore Records. Now 20 Buck Spin has the honor of bringing this harrowing, disturbing vision of doom to the analog format. Characterized by a wall of horror-inflected amplifier drone and stunning percussive arrangements that showcase a variety of tempos, Summon is a one-hour journey through the lowest depths and dankest dark chambers of doom. Frontwoman Yoshiko Ohara conjures both Diamanda Galas and Jarboe with her banshee-like screams, howls and vocal exorcisms in terrifying fashion. There’s no doubt Summon is a difficult masterpiece of modern experimentalist doom abstraction, and it can now be “enjoyed” on four sides of pitch black wax. The 2xLP version also includes the DVD for the band’s visual interpretation of the 21 minute track Miserere. Limited to a one-time pressing of 500 copies the  2xLP will be released in stores on April 19th.

“…sludgy, experimental doom that’s challenging, yet rewarding…” – About.com
“It’s actually quite horrific, in the horror movie sense” – Blistering.com
“…metal at it’s most deliberately artful, an unforgettable multimedia experience…” 8/10 Popmatters.com
“Summon goes way beyond the sustained tension of most doom.” – Decibel
“…a recurring nightmare that keeps on haunting.” – Deaf Sparrow

Miserere (Edit) MP3

www.bloodypanda.com

A review of the mighty Megasus, all the way from below down under, in the New Zealand Herald.

The classic Born Too Late LP from Saint Vitus is now in stock.

A newly posted interview with Hunter.

Alarm has put “The Red List” the new split from Bastard Noise and The Endless Blockade in their This Week’s Best Albums column. “The Red List” CD was released into stores officially yesterday.

Every once in a while there’s a music writer or two who aren’t totally insulted by White Mice. Like this guy and this other guy.

Sean McGrath has posted his killer artwork for the upcoming Coffins / Stormcrow Split 12″ on his Facebook page. So we are re-posting it here. Fucking outstanding! We are hoping to have this thing done in time for MDF. But as always, no promises!

We added the Saint Vitus – Die Healing LP to the online store today. First time ever on vinyl!

20 Buck Spin announces today a joint label showcase at SXSW this year with our comrades at Profound Lore Records. The two underground metal labels have been friendly for some time and agreed that SXSW could use something beyond the usual suspects this year. Each label will bring three bands from their respective, constantly growing rosters. 20 Buck Spin will bring Brooklyn NY’s black metal futurists Liturgy, Providence, RI’s chaotic whirlwind schizos The White Mice and Toronto’s violence prone The Endless Blockade. Profound Lore brings a mix of new and veteran talent in the form of Indiana’s blackened doom bringers Coffinworm, Virginia amp destroyers Salome and Chicago scene vets Yakuza.

The show will take place on Friday March 19th at Headhunters Club located at 720 Red River Street in Austin. The show will be opened by two bands not associated with either 20 Buck Spin or Profound Lore at approximately 7 p.m. Those bands will be announced shortly. Additionally our long-time friend David D’Andrea has created exclusive poster artwork for the showcase.

20 Buck Spin has existed since 2005 and is based in Olympia, Washington. It is home to the above mentioned bands and others including Samothrace, Coffins, Laudanum, Stormcrow and more.

Profound Lore Records has existed since 2004 and is based in Toronto, Ontario. It is home to acts like Cobalt, Krallice, Bloody Panda, and Portal.

More info at:
www.20buckspin.com
www.profoundlorerecords.com