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The Bendal Interlude Premieres Full New Album

Mar 31, 2016 at 11:59 AM by xFiruath.

We're only one single day away now from the official release of The Bendal Interlude's "Reign of the Unblinking Eye," due to drop Friday, April 1st via Blow Bow Records.

Some of you simply can't wait that long to hear this psychedelic thrash/sludge mixup though, and we don't blame you! Today we're giving you the chance to hear all of "Reign of the Unblinking Eye" a full 24 hours in advance of the release - listen in below.

After spinning these nine sick new tracks from the U.K. band, there's still time to pre-order the album through Black Bow here. Guitarist Stu Taylor also comments:

"After releasing four EPs through Crack Zombie Records, we decided it was high time to write a full LP containing full-bodied tracks the listener could sink their teeth into. We took a shift in direction when writing for the album 'Reign of The Unblinking Eye.' The songs are much more elaborate and have a lot more going on sound-wise than previous releases. We played with time signatures, guitar harmonies, key changes, even laying down a 10-part resonator guitar part. It is by far the heaviest but also most dynamic thing we’ve written to date.

"Previously, lyrical content has been more of an abstract collection of ideas and imagery based around loose themes. With this offering, a more autobiographical approach has been taken with some songs, with themes including time spent with partial face paralysis, a tendency to lose things, favourite tapestry, bare-hand toilet unblocking, plus the usual collection of vaguely connected lists of obscenities. We wanted to write a dynamic LP that had melody and atmosphere through use of guitar solos and cinematic samples, whilst maintaining solid, heavy groove." More...

The Bendal Interlude Streams New Track

Feb 24, 2016 at 12:45 PM by xFiruath.

The Bendal Interlude just revealed new tack "Creeks Gigantic," which can be heard below. The five minute track is a blistering rocker for fans of Corrosion of Conformity, Down, and The Melvins. The track is taken from upcoming album "Reign of the Unblinking Eye."

The group comments: "'Creeks Gigantic' is sonically and thematically a monster. Relentless high density grooves batter forth, while lyrics hint at a vast unfathomable bio-mechanical entity with undisclosed origins or purpose. We hope you enjoy and come out to see us when we tour the U.K. this spring!" More...

The Bendal Interlude Announces Shows With Conan

Jan 21, 2016 at 2:58 PM by xFiruath.

The Bendal Interlude is excited to announce the band will embark on a spring tour of the U.K. with the doom legends from Conan.

The trek, which is dubbed "The Majestic Hammer Tour," will be in support of forthcoming album "The Reign of the Unblinking Eye," due to be released on April 1st, 2016 via Black Bow Records. The Bendal Interlude guitarist Stu Taylor comments:

"We’re all very excited to be going out on tour with our mates Conan! We’ve known these men for years and have played on bills together before, back in the early days of both bands. We shared a stage at Conan’s first ever show in 2007, so it’s great to be gigging out with them again and supporting them on such a beast of a tour!

"We’ll be showcasing our new album ‘The Reign Of The Unblinking Eye,’ which will be released April 1st through Black Bow Records, and we can’t wait to unleash the new set out to new crowds across the UK. Playing live is what Bendal’s all about and we very much look forward to cracking plenty of rafters and beers out there. Join us!"

Pre-order "The Reign of the Unblinking Eye" at this location and catch the band live on these dates: More...

The Bendal Interlude Releasing New Album

Dec 31, 2015 at 1:39 PM by xFiruath.

Black Bow Records is pleased to announce the release of a new album from U.K. band The Bendal Interlude. The band, which features two members of thrashers Short Sharp Shock, is best described as a mix of thrash and sludge with bits of psychedelia thrown in for good measure.

According to Black Bow Records, think of 16, Rwake, Eyehategod, Down and Slayer thrown into a blender and you would have a good idea of what the band sounds like.

New album "The Reign of the Unblinking Eye" will be released on April 1st, 2016. Guitarist Stu Taylor said the following about the album:

"After releasing four EPs through Crack Zombie Records, we decided it was high time to write a full LP containing full-bodied tracks the listener could sink their teeth into. We took a shift in direction when writing for the album 'Reign of The Unblinking Eye.' The songs are much more elaborate and have a lot more going on sound-wise than previous releases. We played with time signatures, guitar harmonies, key changes, even laying down a 10-part resonator guitar part. It is by far the heaviest but also most dynamic thing we’ve written to date.

"Previously, lyrical content has been more of an abstract collection of ideas and imagery based around loose themes. With this offering, a more autobiographical approach has been taken with some songs, with themes including time spent with partial face paralysis, a tendency to lose things, favourite tapestry, bare-hand toilet unblocking, plus the usual collection of vaguely connected lists of obscenities.

"We wanted to write a dynamic LP that had melody and atmosphere through use of guitar solos and cinematic samples, whilst maintaining solid, heavy groove." More...