Lorna Shore - Psalms (2015) [320] V01dV

Biography

Lorna Shore is an American deathcore band from New Jersey. Formed in 2010, they have released three EPs and released their debut full-length in June of 2015.


The group consists of vocalist Tom Barber, guitarists Adam De Micco and Connor Deffley, bassist Gary Herrera and drummer Austin Archey. The band's first EP entitled Triumph, released in 2010, carried a distinct metalcore sound before leading into the band's progressively heavier style into deathcore. The band's second EP Bone Kingdom was the first to carry their current deathcore sound and was released in 2012. Maleficium, the band's third EP, reached number 3 on the iTunes Metal Chart and was the first non-digital only Lorna Shore release. The band distances and disregards themselves from release prior to Maleficium and considers the EP the "rebirth and true starting point of their career." Lorna Shore followed the release of Maleficium by opening the Carnifex's Die Without Hope Tour featuring I Declare War, and Here Comes the Kraken.[2] Since then, before releasing their debut album they have toured with acts such as The Black Dahlia Murder, Upon a Burning Body, and Within the Ruins.


Psalms, their debut, full-length album is set to release on June 9 through Density Records. The album was produced by Fit for an Autopsy guitarist Will Putney at The Machine Shop.


Review via sputnikmusic:


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Here we are in 2015 and after releasing 3 EP's New jersey deathcore band Lorna Shore have finally released their debut full length simply titled "Psalms". Leaving off where their Maleficium EP ended the young Jersey group have returned with a more polished, refined sound that really sets them apart from the majority of deathcore bands around today. Black metal tinged moments, guitar solos, tech death riffs, melodic riffing and even some slams proves there's much more to this band than what their deathcore label would imply. Despite proving that they have more weapons than just "chugs" they are not trying to hide that deathcore identity what so ever and what I mean by that is although there are many outside elements to their sound they still really push those brutal breakdowns to the forefront.


From start to finish this album is absolutely relentless but not reckless. Every blast beat, guitar riff, breakdown and every growl seems meticulously well placed by a very tightly knit group of musicians who don't seem to believe in holding back. Another high point of Psalms are vocalist Tom Barbers unique vocals which to me seem like a blend of Phil Bozeman (Whitechapel) lows and a powerful black metal rasps/shrieks. His lows especially really allow him to shine during the breakdowns and slams which are frequent throughout the album but much more subtle and effective then their previous work and the majority of the deathcore scene in general.


Despite all their strengths Lorna Shore still have a ways to go in becoming a top tier deathcore/modern death metal band. There are riffs here that do sound a bit too similar to one another at times and could make it difficult for some to distinguish between songs. So all in all by the end of Psalms its safe to say Lorna Shore have arrived and it doesn't seem like their leaving anytime soon. As long as they continue to push themselves the future looks very bright for one of the leaders of the new breed in the deathcore scene.



Tracklist:

01. Grimoire
02. Harvest Realms
03. Throne Of Worms
04. White Noise
05. From The Pale Mist
06. Infernal Haunting
07. Death Gowns
08. Wretching In Torment
09. Traces Of Supremacy
10. Eternally Oblivion


AND, AS ALWAYS, SEED!!!!!! AND ENJOY!!!!!!