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Description:
Comes in gatefold jacket with printed inner sleeve containing lyrics and credits.
Limited to 500 copies according to the hypesticker on the record.
"Plague God" is a powerful LP by Absent In Body, released by the renowned metal and experimental label Relapse. Across its tracks, this record delves into a dark, suffocating atmosphere that fuses sludge, industrial textures and post-metal structures into a slow-burning, oppressive sound. Massive riffs, crushing rhythms and unsettling soundscapes create a ritualistic, almost apocalyptic mood that will appeal to listeners looking for heaviness that is both physical and emotionally intense. The production emphasizes weight and texture, letting each layer breathe while maintaining a dense, claustrophobic wall of sound. As a vinyl LP, "Plague God" offers a particularly immersive listening experience, inviting you to explore the record in one intense, coherent arc from start to finish.
Absent In Body is a collaborative project rooted in the heavy and experimental underground, bringing together musicians with a strong background in forward-thinking metal and noise-driven sound. The band focuses on atmosphere and tension rather than speed, building long, evolving compositions that blur the lines between sludge, industrial and post-metal. Their work has gained attention among fans of boundary-pushing heavy music, praised for its depth, weight and the ability to evoke a bleak, cinematic world through sound alone.
The LP format underlines the conceptual nature of "Plague God": the sequencing is carefully crafted, with each piece flowing into the next, making it ideal for attentive listening in a full-album session. The physical presentation further enhances the impact, from the artwork to the tactile feel of vinyl, making this release not just a collection of songs but a complete aesthetic statement.
Relapse, the label behind this release, is one of the most respected names in extreme and underground music. Known for supporting influential and innovative artists in metal, experimental and adjacent genres, Relapse has built a reputation for high-quality pressings, strong artwork and a catalog that often sets trends within the heavy music world. Over the years, the label has been home to numerous landmark releases across death metal, sludge, grindcore, post-metal and other subgenres, consistently championing artists who push the limits of heaviness and creativity. With "Plague God," Relapse once again underlines its commitment to challenging, forward-thinking music that stands apart from the mainstream.
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