Scottish post-metal outfit Codespeaker stream their new full-length album »Scavenger«; out now through Ripcord Records!

Edinburgh, UK based post-metal outfit Codespeaker return with their second full-length album, »Scavenger«, which was just released on November 8th, 2024 through Ripcord Records.

Tracklist:
01. Usud
02. Signum
03. Rescission
04. Hecatomb
05. Samsa
06. Enso
07. Karst
08. Verte

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Building on the success of their self-titled debut in 2022, »Scavenger« is a dark, atmospheric journey that pushes their sound even further. Codespeaker blends sludgy riffs, haunting melodies, and aggressive vocals to create an immersive post-metal experience. Their new single »Usud« premiered recently at Heavy Blog Is Heavy, where they described it as “mesmerizing from the onset” with “ethereal textures” and a “wall of sound weighed down by sludgy currents.”

Codespeaker, a post-metal band from Scotland’s sombre capital, released their self-titled debut in October 2022. The album was hailed as “a richly textured tapestry of modern post-metal mastery” by Distorted Sound Magazine. Their arrival on the UK scene was solidified with a tour in 2023, along with supporting acts such as Pound, Sylvaine, and Hundred Year Old Man. Now, with their second album, »Scavenger«, set to be released on November 8th via Ripcord Records, Codespeaker delves even deeper into the human experience through their atmospheric, dark, and heavy post-metal sound.

Photo by Alan Swan

Featuring thunderous drums and colossal guitars reminiscent of titanic bands like Neurosis and Cult Of Luna, »Scavenger« marks a new chapter for Codespeaker. This massive-sounding record offers a towering and immersive experience, ebbing and flowing between hypnotic, mammoth-sized riffs and intense vocals, while also embracing atmospheric and contemplative moments.

“»Scavenger« was an interesting album to write for us. With 3 out of 5 members joining since the last album, we wanted to craft something that reflected this new incarnation – new influences, new styles – while still feeling like Codespeaker. Blending such diverse influences into a cohesive sound has been a challenge, but we’re incredibly proud of the result.”

“While our self-titled album was only released 2 years ago, we started writing it 5 years prior. A lot has changed since then. »Scavenger« is more pointed and aggressive, influenced by the new members, evolving tastes, and the darkening sociopolitical landscape we found ourselves in. The first album had anger, but also a warmth and wonder about the human experience. »Scavenger« doesn’t have that same warmth – it’s much more vitriolic and desperate. The lyrics focus on the faults of power structures and the struggles of those who bear the brunt of them, lamenting the lack of any real alternative. It’s an ode to the powerless, a fitting theme for these times.”

Order »Scavenger« here: ripcordrecords.bandcamp.com/album/scavenger

All songs and artwork copyright Codespeaker.
Drums recorded by Malcolm Abbou.
Recorded and mixed by Pedram Valiani at Outlier Sound.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Guest vocals on »Enso« by Chad Kapper.

Codespeaker is:
Greg Armstrong – Vocals
Adam Thornton – Guitars
Bob Fraser – Guitars
Calum Craig – Bass
Jimmy Grace – Drums

FFO: Neurosis, Cult Of Luna, Isis, Bossk, etc.

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