Exclusive premiere: Vessel releases their interpretation of The Sisters Of Mercy classic »Body And Soul«!

Bendigo, Australia based fuzz rock desert metal duo Vessel premiere their interpretation of The Sisters Of Mercy classic »Body And Soul«!

This is the second single taken from Vessel’s new album, »The Somnifer«, set to release on November 1st, 2024 via Majestic Mountain Records.

“It’s interesting that a cover song was able to fit the narrative of a concept album so well. I’m a huge fan of The Sisters Of Mercy, and was listening while working from home and taking breaks between writing for the new album, when »Body And Soul« spoke to me so directly. It was saying exactly what I needed to hear, what I wanted to say, and that was how the story of »The Somnifer« ends.”

A slowed down and heavied up take on the dark danceable goth stalwart with a cheeky switch on guitar and bass lines makes for a groove driven desert metal rocker where Mason Matheson is able to take on the persona of darkness so required for such a tribute.

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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

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.

FFO: Sleep, King Buffalo, Acid King, Sleepless

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