Australian fuzz rock desert metal duo Vessel returns with new concept album »The Somnifer« on Majestic Mountain Records; first single streaming now!

Bendigo, Australia based fuzz rock desert metal duo Vessel has announced their new concept album, »The Somnifer«, which will be released on November 1st, 2024 via Majestic Mountain Records.

Watch a visualizer video for the first single »Rapid Eye Movement« below!

Tracklist:
01. The Somnifer
02. Draining The Labyrinth
03. Rapid Eye Movement
04. Eat The Day
05. Delta Waves
06. Recurring Nightmare
07. Regeneration
08. Image Rehearsal Reaction
09. False Awakening Continuum
10. Body And Soul

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Vessel returns with »The Somnifer«, a concept album that draws influence from the underground stoner and doom scenes while delving into the aftermath of trauma and the enigmatic journey of the sleep-state. Written in reflective isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic, guitarist and songwriter Jordan Forster used this time to explore his personal experiences with trauma, paralleling them with the mysterious nature of sleep.

The album captures the different mental stages one can pass through, from feelings of self-empowerment to existential dread. »The Somnifer« takes listeners on a journey that blends the drama of classic doom (Candlemass, Cathedral), cosmic psych explorations (All Them Witches, King Buffalo), and the aggression of hardcore and crossover scenes, with the timeless instrumental journey of classic heavy metal.

The album also features a number of guest appearances, including Neal Stein (El Supremo, ex-Egypt), Andy Shardlow (Josiah), D. Lolli (Mama Doom), and Ceridwen McCooey, adding further depth to its immersive soundscape.

Pre-order »The Somnifer« here: majesticmountainrecords.bigcartel.com

“Vessel return from a deep slumber with insights into the depths of minds seeking to move beyond their typical consciousness. New album »The Somnifer« is a concept album dabbling in the dark synapses between our sleeping mind and our suppressed trauma.

Lead single »Rapid Eye Movement« sees the listener step out of their physical self and explore the world surrounding their mind. Guest vocals from Mama Doom’s D.Lolli are dialed in from the astral plane over a grunge-inspired soft, loud structure to accompany Mase Matheson’s dreamy exploration through matter on the back of a wandering bass line.”

All songs written and performed by Vessel.
Recorded and mixed by Jesse Oberin in Melbourne, Australia.
Mastered by Magnus Lindberg in Stockholm, Sweden.
Drums performed by Marcus Ryan.
Additional synth and sounds by Jesse Oberin.

Vessel is:
Jordan Forster – Guitars
Mason Matheson – Vocals, Bass

FFO: Sleep, King Buffalo, Acid King, Sleepless

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well