Mangog premiere their sophomore album, »Economic Violence«, out now via Argonauta Records

Baltimore, Maryland based doom metal quartet Mangog premiere full stream of their sophomore album, »Economic Violence«, through 666MrDoom’s YouTube channel.

»Economic Violence« was just released this Friday, June 25th, 2021 via Argonauta Records.

Guitarist/vocalist Bert Hall, Jr. comments: “I was completely puzzled when I went over to this large package, knowing I hadn’t ordered anything large. How wrong I was!!!

The new Mangog CD is stateside now and we will be playing our next gig as a CD release party at the Depot on July 31st with very special guests Dee Calhoun and Atomic Motel, and possibly one other surprise artist!!

Thank you Gero and Argonauta Records and everyone who has stood beside us as we worked toward this!!”

Tracklist:
01. Of Infinity
02. Suicide Donkey
03. Shadow Pictures
04. Economic Violence
05. Propaganda
06. Adrift
07. As The Stars Fall
08. The Killing Fields
09. Secret War
10. Invisible Chains

Courtesy of All Noir PR:

Following on the critically acclaimed debut, »Mangog Awakens«, the four-piece continues to unleash their blend of classic doom metal while adding a speedier, metalizzed bridge to cross the grounds of an enjoyable hardrock sound, yet with some sensitive, important issues the record deals about. Mangog have something to say, their new album is more pissed-off, more versatile, and more doom! Deep and passionate vocals, these pounding, big riffs and a fast- paced metal vibe give the band’s new album such a rich and commanding presence you can’t help but to immerge into the »Economic Violence«.

“Like Birmingham, England was to Black Sabbath all those years ago, Baltimore, Maryland served as the backdrop of Mangog’s latest collection of songs.” guitarist and vocalist Bert Hall comments. “This time out, we explored the themes of political manipulation, over aggressive police, systemic racism and life beyond inevitable death. We are surrounded by multiple choice fates of true economic violence. We decided to put those to music.”

Mangog was formed by Bert Hall, Jr. (Revelation, Against Nature, Righteous Bloom, Beelzefuzz), bassist Darby Cox and vocalist Myke Wells. The band debuted at the 2015 Maryland Doom Festival and spent the next months quickly gaining steam in the prestigious Maryland doom scene. In 2016, they joined the Argonauta Records roster and released their first album, »Mangog Awakens«, in early 2017. While playing shows and festivals in many states, the band prepared a follow up EP, »The Ghost In The Room«, which was released exclusively on Bandcamp. Ultimately joined by drummer Russell Hayward III, Mangog stands ready to release its sophomore album, »Economic Violence«, as CD and digital formats on June 25th.

Mangog is:
Myke Wells – Vocals
Bert Hall, Jr. – Guitars, Vocals
Darby Cox – Bass
Russell Hayward III – Drums

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