US doom/drone/heavy psych trio The Long Hunt premiere new single »Assiduous Gnaw«; new studio album »Natural Order« to be released this Friday!
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based instrumental doom/drone/heavy psych trio The Long Hunt premiere new single »Assiduous Gnaw« exclusively on Outlaws Of The Sun!
»Assiduous Gnaw« is taken from The Long Hunt’s fourth studio album, »Natural Order«, set to release this Friday, July 18th, 2025.
Tracklist:
01. It Hunts The Shadows
02. The Cosmic Egg
03. Assiduous Gnaw
04. Spine Of Dusk
05. Tooth And Claw
06. The Liminal Flow
07. A Narrow Path
08. Pillar Of Dawn
Courtesy of Desert Bloom PR:
Pittsburg’s instrumental trio The Long Hunt share new single »Assiduous Gnaw«. New album »Natural Order« drops Friday, July 18th.
Click HERE for »Assiduous Gnaw« premiere via Outlaws Of The Sun.
“Assiduous Gnaw: The name is a reference to inescapable unrelenting forces. Time, wind and rain will eventually grind even the mightiest of mountains into dust. A meditation on impermanence and a surrendering to the ultimate will of the universe. The song hits especially hard live, with the warbling vibrato and delay-drenched guitar giving way to the muscular, octave fuzz chorus. I feel it takes people by surprise every time. To me the song is a nice marriage of post-metal, light prog, and stoner-doom. I’m especially proud of the guitar solo, which utilizes some interesting scales and moderately intricate hammer-on/pull-off techniques.” – Trevor Richards / The Long Hunt
Photo by Trevor Richards
The Long Hunt is a three-piece instrumental doom, drone, heavy-psych band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The group is known for blending sparse minimalism and textured drones with hard-hitting guitar riffs and memorable melodies. The music is both adaptable and dynamic, able to shift in volume and mood at a moment’s notice. With live shows often accompanied with samples, lights, and projected images, the band strives to create an immersive experience for the audience.
Pre-order »Natural Order« on Bandcamp: thelonghunt.bandcamp.com
In many philosophical and spiritual traditions, the number 4 is associated with the four elements: earth, air, fire, and water, which are seen as foundational to the world and physical nature. It’s a number often linked to order, structure, and natural cycles, such as the four seasons and the four phases of the moon. With these themes in mind, The Long Hunt is proud to present their fourth record, »Natural Order«.
Building upon the foundation set from previous work, the band expands its signature all-instrumental sound across eight new tracks of post-psychedelic drone-doom. Dense fuzzed-out guitars give way to sparse interludes and textured minimalism, with driving bass and drums creating a firmament that encapsulates sprawling sonic landscapes. The exclusion of vocals and lyrics allows ample space for the listener to create their own worlds to explore. The album was recorded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the Spring of 2024 by Matt Very (VeryTightRecordings) and Trevor Richards.
Mastered by Dave Polster at Well Made Music in Bristol, Virginia. Limited vinyl release pressed through Hellbender Vinyl.
The Long Hunt is:
Trevor Richards – Guitar
Allison Kacmar Richards – Bass
Mark Lyons – Drums
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