US desert rockers Red Mesa premiere »Witching Hour« off new full-length album »Partial Distortions«!
Albuquerque, New Mexico based desert rockers Red Mesa premiere the new single »Witching Hour« exclusively at The Obelisk!
»Witching Hour« is the first single taken from the band’s fourth full-length album, »Partial Distortions«, set to release on April 19th, 2024 via Desert Records (North America) and Majestic Mountain Records (Europe).
Tracklist:
01. ÓDR
02. The Assertion
03. Dying In The Cold Sun
04. 12 Volt Shaman
05. Desert March
06. Witching Hour
Courtesy of Desert Bloom PR:
Red Mesa premiere »Witching Hour« on The Obelisk off new album »Partial Distortions«
“This is our foreboding tale inspired by the creepier elements of Stephen King’s »Pet Cemetery«. The closing track is heavy and dark with Alex taking the lead on vocals. Musically, the song consists of two sections that were organically brought together. The first half of the song consists of two riffs that Brad showed Roman and they recorded it into the voice memos of an Iphone in early 2021. The second half showcases a huge riff that Alex had been keeping in his back pocket for 20 years. Once the ending riff was worked out, the song came together quickly. We have been adding this song to our live setlists and is quickly becoming a staple.” — Red Mesa
Listen to the full premiere of »Witching Hour« at The Obelisk HERE!
»Witching Hour« is the first single off the bands fourth full-length album »Partial Distortions« to be released on April 19th, 2024 on Desert Records (digital worldwide and physical North America) and Majestic Mountain Records (LP Europe).
Photos by Hayley Harper at the Abo Ruins, NM
»Partial Distortions« shows a powerful return of the Albuquerque, NM heavy desert rock trio Red Mesa.
Red Mesa has released a live clip of »Witching Hour«. From their most recent live performance at Moonlight Lounge in Albuquerque, NM on January 27th, 2024.
Film credits: Joe Smith Stringer
Desert Records will release the album on limited edition Vinyl LP, CD, and Cassette in North America and on digital download/streaming platforms worldwide.
“Red Mesa bring their signature heavy desert sound with more doom and sludge metal!” – Desert Records
Majestic Mountain Records will release a limited edition vinyl LP in Europe.
“It is an honor for Majestic to be involved in the release of Red Mesa’s excellent new album!” – Marco Berg/Majestic Mountain Records
Pre-order has begun on Bandcamp: redmesaband.bandcamp.com
Pre-order for UK/Europe: majesticmountainrecords.bigcartel.com
More about Red Mesa:
Red Mesa has been leading the new generation of desert rock by proving that the genre is capable of greater expanses.
The trio has expanded their signature heavy desert sound on »Partial Distortions« to include more doom and sludge metal moments. “Blackened desert” sound collages and an overall doomier and downright frightening musical path will confront the listener, as the album is darker musically and thematically. All whilst still dwelling within an optimism that instills hope that amongst the loss, the tragic endings, and the suffering that this existence brings, that life is still worth living.
Red Mesa is:
Brad Frye – Rhythm and Lead Guitars, Lead and Backing Vocals
Roman Barham – Drums, Lead and Backing Vocals
Alex Cantwell – Bass Guitar, Lead and Backing Vocals, Additional Rhythm Guitars, Piano
Red Mesa uses:
Reverend Guitars, Fowl Sounds Pedals, Black Art Toneworks Pedals, PaulEDrums, Pig Hog Cables, Black Harbor Strings, and Dava Picks.
Recorded by Augustine Ortiz at the Decibel Foundry in Santa Fe, NM in December 2022.
Recorded and mixed by Matthew Tobias at Empty House Studio in Albuquerque, NM in April, June, August, & October 2023.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege in Portland, OR in October 2023.
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well