Liturgy- "High Gold" (Live)

Live video of Liturgy playing one of my favorite tracks from their latest record, "High Gold," which was recorded at the Knitting Factory at the beginning of this month. I caught these guys over at SXSW, too, which was equally intense. The recording in this video is pretty boss, but some of the clips don't even sync up with the music--or am I just going crazy?

Aesthethica is out now via Thrill Jockey. See TND's review here, and click here to read an essay written by the band's frontman responding to recent controversy surrounding his views on metal music.

"High Gold" MP3

Liturgy- "Returner"

New video from Liturgy's new album Aesthethica, which drops tomorrow on Thrill Jockey Recs. I caught these guys in person at SXSW this year, and they were interesting to say the least.

This interview they did last year stirred up a lot of negativity toward the band, and I think some of the skepticism is justified. Is "transcendental black metal" a real thing? Should it matter? Are concepts and intentions such as these important for listeners to know before they listen to Liturgy?

Rejections and affirmations aside, Liturgy does bring some different ideas to the style. For one, there's a lot more syncopation and major chords in their songs. Though I would never call the music "sunny," it's definitely a noticeably lighter side of black metal. Seems like an appropriate message to convey while wearing a white robe.