Denver blackened sludge trio Oryx stream their fourth studio album »Primordial Sky«; out now via Translation Loss Records!
Denver, Colorado based blackened sludge trio Oryx has just released their fourth album »Primordial Sky« on October 18th, 2024 via Translation Loss Records.
Watch a music video for their latest single »Ephemeral« below!
Tracklist:
01. Primordial Sky
02. Myopic
03. Ephemeral
04. Look Upon The Earth
Oryx comments: “Our latest offering, »Primordial Sky«, is digitally out everywhere now. Vinyl and tape to be released on Nov. 22nd.
Head over to Translation Loss to order a remaining vinyl copy or grab the tape (plus other merch) on our Bandcamp.
Eternal gratitude to the folks that helped make this happen: Translation Loss Records, Perfect World Productions, Drew Juergens, Shannon Void, John Harris, Archive Recordings, Wes Johnson, Mitch Kline, Stephen Wilson, and Alex Pace!
The last twelve years as a band has led us to this album and this moment. We want to thank everyone for the overwhelming support thus far. It is an honor and privilege to share this release with you all.”
Photo by Mitch Kline
Courtesy of Translation Loss Records:
Denver doom/sludge masterminds Oryx announce »Primordial Sky«, the band’s fourth studio album, for release on October 18, 2024 (digital) and November 22 (vinyl) via Translation Loss Records. The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Wes Johnson and features otherworldly album artwork by world renowned sci-fi/NASA artist, John Harris.
Pre-order the limited edition vinyl and shirt here: translationloss.com
Oryx is a Denver-based doom/sludge metal band comprised of Thomas Davis (vocals, guitars, synth), Abigail Davis (drums), and Joshua Kauffman (bass). Oryx is a monolithic force, characterized by thick, suffocating riffs, pulverizing drums, and vocals that seep into the listener’s psyche like a toxic sludge.
Formed in 2012 by husband-and-wife duo, Thomas and Abigail Davis, Oryx has carved out a path of its own in the underground metal scene. Over the span of the previous decade, the band has seamlessly blended layers of blackened doom, atmospheric sludge, death metal, and black metal across four full-length albums. Their intense performance has earned slots on countless US festivals, in addition to serving as direct support for notable acts like Electric Wizard, Candlemass, and Sleep. Each release has seen the band become more ambitious and refined in their unique brand of unrelenting sonic assault.
As a two-piece, Oryx released its debut album, Widowmaker (2014), Oryx/Languish split LP (2016), and »Stolen Absolution« (2018). With the addition of a bassist in 2018, Oryx dove into a darker and heavier realm with the release of »Born Into Madness« (2018) and »Lamenting A Dead World« (2021). Their latest offering and quintessential fourth studio album, »Primordial Sky« (2024) delivers the band’s pinnacle achievement thus far. Oryx is the sonic embodiment of desolation, a monolithic wall of sound that demands to be experienced at full volume.
Photo by David Harthcock
Recorded in January 2024 at Archive Recordings in Salt Lake City, UT.
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Wes Johnson.
Written and performed by Oryx.
Artwork by John Harris.
Oryx is:
Thomas Davis – Guitars, Vocals, Synth
Abigail Davis – Drums
Joshua Kauffman – Bass
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