Chicago atmospheric sludge trio Barren Heir unleash their new album »Far From«; available today on vinyl and digital!
Chicago, Illinois based atmospheric sludge trio Barren Heir stream their new album, »Far From«, which was just released today, November 7th, 2025 on vinyl and digital.
Listen to »Far From« on all major streaming platforms!
Tracklist:
01. Meddling Body
02. Patient
03. Purgatory River
04. Medicine
05. No Roses
06. Abcesstral
07. Way In
08. Fed Through The Sky
09. Inside A Burning Vehicle
Chicago trio Barren Heir have been spreading their brand of atmosludge since the release of their debut album »Tired Turns« in 2016. The band gained a reputation early on for their unsettling live shows and a unique sound that was tough to pin down. In 2022, drummer Adam Thorsness entered the fold, bringing a more aggressive playing style that helped redefine the band’s sound on their 2023 album, »Died Down«.
On November 7, 2025, Barren Heir will release their new album, »Far From«. A dynamic and intentionally shaped record, »Far From« is Barren Heir’s most fully realized release to date – a heavy, atmospheric work that blurs genre lines while carving out a sound that’s unmistakably their own. Across nine sprawling tracks, the band weaves together crushing heaviness, postmetal textures, and moments of groove-laden, blues-tinged guitar work – all grounded by introspective lyrics and a vocal delivery that favors emotional weight over genre convention.
Photo by Brian Santostefano
From the pummeling opener »Meddling Body« (released as the first single in September) to the album’s more slow-burning, melodic moments, »Far From« offers a listening experience that’s as unsettling as it is immersive – a record that invites repeat listens, each time pulling the listener a little deeper.
Order »Far From« here: barrenheir.bandcamp.com/album/far-from
Engineered and mixed by Andy Nelson.
Mastered by Pete Grossmann at Bricktop Recording – Chicago, IL.
Album art by Eddie Limperis.
Barren Heir is:
David Kirsch – Guitars
Eddie Limperis – Bass, Vocals
Adam Thorsness – Drums
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Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well