Old Man Gloom - The Ape Of God ( SIGE - Analog, Profound Lore - Digital

[radiatorhums]

I'm sure it's just all the black swirls, but it reminds me of the Enter cover.  I like all the art of scene thus far, I'm looking forward to seeing it in person.

[anchorlessbodies]

New song, it's awesome:

 

https://soundcloud.com/profoundlorerecords/old-man-gloom-the-lash

[Neanderthal]

Want to listen so bad, but also want to hold out. Fuck.

[deletedunknown]

Song rips, now we need one from Sumac.

Aaron's vocals have been behemoth since Isis disbanded.

[Neanderthal]

Glad to know his vocals are still super intense. When I first heard Common Species it felt like my skin was blown off by pure sonic force.

[radiatorhums]

Song rips, now we need one from Sumac.

Aaron's vocals have been behemoth since Isis disbanded.

 

He doesn't use them as much these days, the power builds!

[GHOSTDRONES]

Getting super excited

[hallowken78]

Love the new song, now let's get a PO for this sucker.

[Guest deleted]

Announcement from Profound Lore:

 

OLD MAN GLOOM – Complete Work On “The Ape Of God”

Published September 12, 2014 | By Profound Lore Records

Everyone’s favorite band in the entire universe, namely OLD MAN GLOOM, have completed work on their new album “The Ape Of God”.

In what will present itself as some of the most engaging and triumphant work that the simian worshiping collective of Aaron Turner (Isis, Mamiffer, SUMAC), Nate Newton (Converge/Doomriders), Caleb Scofield (Cave In), and Santos Montano have conjured to date, “The Ape Of God” comprises itself of songs that range within the realm of the eclectic, noisy, ambient and experimental with of course the gargantuan steamroller heaviness that plows and forges its way through this work of monolithic sonic art. Basically what one can only expect from the legendary and influential OLD MAN GLOOM, who made their glorious return several years ago to an unsuspecting public with their “NO” album after an eight year hibernation period.

As for the concept and meaning behind the title “The Ape Of God”, this refers to what Aaron Turner describes as “a medieval reference to the trickster archetype, or the devil.  The trickster archetype is associated with the following characteristics: “a fondness for sly jokes and malicious pranks, his power as a shape shifter, his dual nature, half animal, half divine, his exposure to all kinds of torture, and – last but not least – his approximation to the figure of a saviour” (CG Jung).

“God’s Ape is also related the idea of the fall of humanity or human sin. Referencing this character addresses facing our darker side, especially that which has held unconscious sway over us and dictated our actions, and becoming healthier more fully integrated beings as a result of this action.  It seems to me this is a common point in some way between most of the lyrics that have been written for this album.”

To be officially released on Nov 11^th on CD/digital via Profound Lore Records and on 2xLP via SIGE, and once again recorded, engineered and mixed by longtime conspirator Kurt Ballou of Converge with mastering done by Brad Boatright of Audiosiege, some tracks set to appear on “The Ape Of God” include ‘Fist Of Fury’, ‘The Lash’, ‘Shoulder Meat’, and ‘Arrows To Our Hearts’.

[Guest deleted]

Says  $17 at sige bigcartel but it doesn't mention 2LP.

 

http://sige.bigcartel.com/category/albums

 

 

 

Sidenote: Black Spirituals (SIGE) sound like some awesome experimental.  Vinyl not up yet but the tape is /50 and looks to be 8 left.

 

https://soundcloud.com/sige-1/black-spirituals-radiant

[Guest deleted]

OMG, OMD... AWESOME!!

 

https://soundcloud.com/axedcrown/old-man-doom-vomit-species

[GHOSTDRONES]

Must not listen...

[Derek™]

Must not listen...

Respect. I feel like I'm only one of two or three people who try to avoid spoiling upcoming albums with singles. Especially when it's almost guaranteed that said album is going to deliver.

[GHOSTDRONES]

Respect. I feel like I'm only one of two or three people who try to avoid spoiling upcoming albums with singles. Especially when it's almost guaranteed that said album is going to deliver.

There are certain records that I want to experience unspoiled. I don't want to hear this one piecemeal.

[Neanderthal]

With ya, Ghostdrones. I'm holding out as well at the moment. I think because NO felt like such a solid track to track listen, with a lot of cohesion. I think this will be the same.

[radiatorhums]

Hoping that Mamiffer LP will go up for preorder at the same time.

[GHOSTDRONES]

Hoping that Mamiffer LP will go up for preorder at the same time.

This would make my day

[Guest deleted]

Full video: OLD MAN GLOOM: HERE IS A GIFT FOR YOU

 

[nothingnatural]

Absolutely fantastic. 

[GHOSTDRONES]

YES!

[radiatorhums]

Going to watch that this weekend!

[GHOSTDRONES]

Made me more excited for this album

[jeffbo]

8 more days. Is this thread relevant yet?

[radiatorhums]

8 more days. Is this thread relevant yet?

 

Sadly, no preorders yet   The album leaked yesterday though.

[Neanderthal]

Listened through once. Definitely doesn't come out banging like No did, in my opinion. Seems slightly more bland but will definitely revisit for further critiquing. 

 

Last song struck me on the first listen though. Really, really great.