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SHEPHERD release second single off ‘Stereolithic Riffalocalypse’

After the release of “Bog Slime” to generally positive reviews, the Bangalore based stoner/doom band Shepherd releases their second single titled “Turdspeak”.

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The band will be part of the Indie March series of gigs at CounterCulture, Bangalore, alongside stoner/doom band Bevar Sea, and post metal new comers Pangea, on the 7th of February. The band will follow this up with a listening party along with a launch show on the 6th of March in Bangalore.

Preorders for the album ‘Stereolithic Riffalocalypse’ will start on February 1st, through Bandcamp. Physical copies will ship on the 7th of March.

Previously released single “Bog Slime” can be streamed here.

Bevar Sea reveal debut album details

We’ve heard music from the ‘Trendslaughter Sessions’ and also a couple of other live recordings, but Bevar Sea fans don’t have to wait too long for the studio album. The heavy hitting stoner-doom band from Bangalore have just revealed their self-titled debut details.
Bevar Sea (approx 40 min)

Tracklist:

1. Universal Sleeper
2. Abishtu
3. The Smiler
4. Mono Gnome
Guitar player and main songwriter, Srikanth Panaman, says: “We’ve had a great time performing these songs since we made our stage debut. After a year of playing them out and getting better, we thought it was the right time to hit the studio and put out our first album. On the one hand, it’s been a challenge to capture the live vibe on the recordings, and on the other, being in the studio and listening to the songs over and over has allowed us to fine-tune the arrangements. One of our favourite engineers/producers is going to be mixing this, so this is going to be a mindblowing experience for us.”

The self-titled album has been penned for an early-summer 2012 release via the recently formed Iron Fist Records in India. CDs and digital downloads will be the first available media, with more formats on the cards later. The CD will come in a 6 panel digipack, including a 12 page booklet, with extensive illustrations across the layout. According to Rahul Chacko, lead guitarist and in-house band artist: “The art for Bevar Sea has always been about trying to portray the spirit of the music, while using reference points from the lyrics, and incorporating a healthy dose of influence from some of our favourite comic artists. The album art is probably our most ambitious collection yet, and so far it’s shaping up pretty good!”

The band will wrap up recording, and support label-mates, scene veterans, and fellow old schoolers Kryptos for their third album’s launch party on February 18th at Kyra Theatre in Bangalore. This occasion will also see the launch of Bevar Sea’s new website, and the debut of their new song, “Where There’s Smoke (There’s A Pyre)”.

Bevar Sea is Ganesh Krishnaswamy on vocals, Srikanth Panaman and Rahul Chacko on guitars, Avinash Menon on bass, and Deepak Raghu on drums.

Watch this space for updates on the album, the single, merchandise, and tour dates.
You can also check out the band at the following links:

http://ironfirstrecords.in
http://facebook.com/bevarsea
http://youtube.com/bevarsea
http://bevarsea.bandcamp.com
bevarsea@gmail.com