Castrator
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New York,
NY,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Castrator News
Below is our complete Castrator news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Castrator Posts Video Ahead of Release
Three years after its debut "Defiled in Oblivion," CASTRATOR returns with "Coronation of the Grotesque," an album that not only exceeds all expectations but leaves them shattered in its wake, firmly cementing the band among the North American death metal elite.
“We see it as a leap forward,” exclaims co-founder Carolina Perez (drums). “It’s by far the strongest work we’ve done to date. Writing "Coronation of the Grotesque" was an incredibly enjoyable experience, and everything seemed to come together much more naturally this time. While the album still retains elements of who we were as a band, it’s much more refined, cohesive, and brutal.”
The creative collaboration is primarily driven by founders Carolina Perez and bassist Robin Mazen, with ferocious vocalist Clarissa Badini and newly recruited guitar virtuoso Sara Loerlein completing the lineup.
“Sara has been fantastic. She’s incredibly professional, brings a ton of new ideas, and her experience really shines through. She’s added a fresh dynamic to the band, and her guitar leads are absolutely killer! We’re really excited to have her as part of the band.”
Lyrically, Coronation of the Grotesque explores a range of historical and societal themes that reflect on injustice, victimization, and human suffering. Among the topics confronted are the tragic killing of Mahsa Amini, the ancient Sumerian practice of eunuchization, and seething condemnation of predator Naasón Joaquín García. Badini’s exceptional vocals elevate the lyrics, delivering a powerful and precise expression of the album's themes.
"Coronation of the Grotesque" was recorded across multiple studios with key figures in the US death metal scene. Bass recording was engineered by John Tardy (Obituary) at Redneck Studios, guitars and vocals by Jordan Milner at Obsidian Audio, additional guitars by Taylor Nordberg (Deicide) at Smoke and Mirrors Productions, and drums by Noah Buchanan (Nunslaughter) at Mercinary Studios, where Buchanan also handled mixing and mastering. Cover art courtesy of John Zig.
Touring with the likes of Immolation, Exhumed, and Cattle Decapitation has cemented CASTRATOR’s reputation as a commanding live force, and concert announcements in support of Coronation of the Grotesque are imminent. Below is a teaser of the track "Covenant of Deceit," which is due out on Dark Descent Records on August 15th.
Track listing for the release:
1. Fragments of Defiance
2. I Am Eunuch
3. Covenant of Deceit
4. Mortem Opeterie
5. Remnants of Chaos
6. Deviant Miscreant
7. Psalm of Beguiled
8. Blood Bind's Curse
9. Discordant Rumination
10. Metal Command More...
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In The Fire Premiere New Single "Cemetery Evil"
U.S. death/black/thrash metal band In The Fire have teamed up with Metalundergound.com to exclusively premiere their new single "Cemetery Evil", taken from their impending new album "Test Of The Pendulum Blade". The record will be co-released by Satanath Records (Georgia) and Fetzner Death Records (Germany) on April 13th, 2024.
Check out now "Cemetery Evil" streaming via YouTube for you now below.
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Cattle Decapitation Premiere New Music Video
Cattle Decapitation has expanded their extensive collection of music videos with the premiere of their latest visual creation. Directed by David Brodsky (known for his work with bands like Cannibal Corpse and Whitechapel), the video is for the song "Solastalgia," which is featured on the band's most recent album, "Terrasite."
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Cattle Decapitation Announces Fall Tour Dates
West Coast deathgrind practitioners Cattle Decapitation are pleased to announce their Terrasitic Infestation North American headlining tour! The Fall run will commence on November 10th in Santa Ana, California and make its way through over two-dozen cities, coming to a close on December 16th on the band‘s home turf of San Diego, California. Support will be provided by Immolation, Sanguisugabogg, and Castrator.
Comments Cattle Decapitation vocalist Travis Ryan: "Stoked to announce our first headlining tour since the Death At Last Tour last year. The Terrasitic Infestation Tour will be crawling all over the USA with a couple dates in Eastern Canada and we're honored to bring Immolation, Sanguisugabogg, and Castrator with us! We'll see you all there!"
Local presale begins on Thursday, August 10th at 10:00am local time. General on sale date is Friday, August 11th at 10:00am local time at the Cattle Decapitation website.
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Exhumed Premiere New Single "Disgusted"
California-based deathgrind outfit Exhumed premiere their new single “Disgusted” off the band's upcoming album “To The Dead“, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below. It is the band's final advance track to arrive ahead of the album's release on October 21st through Relapse Records.
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Exhumed Premiere New Single "Carbonized"
U.S. deathgrinders Exhumed premiere a lyric video for their single “Carbonized” streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. It is second advance track taken from their upcoming album “To The Dead“, due out October 21st . 2022 via Relapse.
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Exhumed Premiere New Single & Music Video
U.S. deathgrinders Exhumed will release their ninth studio full-length “To The Dead“ on October 21st via Relapse Records. A new single and a Nikko DeLuna directed music video named “Drained Of Color” is available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify below.
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Vicious Blade (Castrator, Etc.) Premiere New Video
Pittsburgh’s death thrash outfit Vicious Blade (Castrator, etc.) premiere a new song entitled “Siege of Cruelty”, taken from their upcoming new outing of the same name, which will be out in stores later this month via Our Ancient Future.
Check out now "Siege of Cruelty" streaming via YouTube for you below.
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