Worshiping At The Altar Of Artifice (Bonus Tracks Version), by VENAL FLESH

Worshiping At The Altar Of Artifice (Bonus Tracks Version)

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1.	Cortege of Impure Flesh 02:43	buy track
2.	Grotesque (Self-Portrait) 05:38	buy track
3.	Emulgent Disfigurement 06:59	buy track
4.	Needles 05:35	buy track
5.	Apostate 05:12	buy track
6.	Servant Of The Scalpel 02:16	buy track
7.	Curette 05:27	buy track
8.	A Fire Infolding Itself 06:16	buy track
9.	Lexincrypt - Perdition (feat. Lexincrypt) 06:31	buy track
10.	The Black Prism 06:13	buy track
11.	Incurable 09:10	buy track
12.	Second Offering To The Altar 01:35	buy track
13.	Grotesque (Original Portrait) 05:55	buy track
14.	Stasis 06:04	buy track
15.	Amyloid Plaque 06:05	buy track
16.	Tissue Mill 05:41	buy track
17.	Kuang Eleven (club mix) 06:33	buy track
18.	A Fire Infolding Itself (A7ie remix) 05:00	buy track
19.	Grotesque (Dunkelwerk remix) 04:26	buy track
20.	Stasis (Mnemonic remix) 06:09	buy track
21.	Grotesque (Adeonesis remix) 04:12	buy track

about

With the release last April 2015 of the EP “Sacrament To The Scalpel” on the Alfa Matrix label, Washington DC act VENAL FLESH definitely triggered huge expectations in the hungry dark elektro scene. Dan Barrett (aka rhythmic noise act WORMS OF THE EARTH) and DJ/model VanityKills together craft music for people looking for an evolution of the heaviness of classic terror EBM, enhanced with complex structures and deep themes.

Scheduled for release in March 2016, their debut full length album “Worshiping At The Altar Of Artifice” will not deceive you. Musically, VENAL FLESH strive to further what we could describe as the “classic” dark elektro sound inspired by bands such as SKINNY PUPPY, ASLAN FACTION, IN SLAUGHTER NATIVES, UNTER NULL, VELVET ACID CHRIST, YELWORC or yet SUICIDE COMMANDO. While focusing on hammering dark terror EBM sequences, the duo also manages to insufflate a dense, heavy and somewhat melancholic atmosphere in their work which somehow shapes and characterizes the VENAL FLESH trademark sound. Their heavy crunchy beats and distorted vocals battle against unsettling haunting ambiance and complex multi-layered melodies, the whole reinforced by the mastering skills of label-mate studio guru Sebastian R. Komor.

This full length album aims to truly begin to delve into the mythos of VENAL FLESH’s concept, exploring the juxtaposition of desire for physical beauty with fanatical religious devotion. The duo explores here the abyssal torments of imperfection and the struggle to attain transcendence and perfection via self-mutilation, plastic surgery, advanced medicine and more. All of this done with darkened, haunting overtones and sacred/arcane influence supported by a strong inspiring visual concept and artistic design… VENAL FLESH stands out and brings substance back to the harsh elektro genre, and brings it all its meaning and excitement...

“Worshiping At The Altar Of Artifice” is also available as a deluxe carton box edition with a bonus 10-track CD holding 5 exclusive songs plus 5 alternative remixed versions.

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released March 18, 2016

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Alfa Matrix Brussel, Belgium

Since 2001, Belgium-based label Alfa Matrix has become a trademark for underground electronic music. We are open to various styles including power EBM, dark elektro, industrial, synth pop, electronica, trip hop, drum’n bass, goth rock, wave, etc. Home of bands like FRONT 242, AYRIA, ALIEN VAMPIRES, HELALYN FLOWERS, METROLAND, BRUDERSCHAFT, ACYLUM, MONDTRÄUME, PNE, STAR INDUSTRY, UNTER NULL, etc. ... more

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