New album Ethic of Radical Finitude out now on Metal Blade Records; on Tour with THE OCEAN and MANTAR!
February 8th has seen post-black metal unit DOWNFALL OF GAIA release their critically acclaimed album, Ethic of Radical Finitude, with Metal Blade Records. Ethic Of Radical Finitude is the international quartet's most melodic, most structured and most dynamic release to date, once more building upon the epic and unique sludgy, crusty, exploratory metallic sound that has organically evolved with every release. "It combines elements from our earlier releases with the path we took on 'Atrophy' (2016)," guitarist/vocalist Dominik Goncalves dos Reis commented recently. "There are long atmospheric parts with enough time to breathe, enough time to unfold, and on the other side there are harsh and melodic blastbeats. Each song is some kind of journey, with emotional ups and downs."
In support of this album journey, DOWNFALL OF GAIA have premiered the haunting music video for "We Pursue The Serpent Of Time" as well as a single to the fierce track, "As Our Bones Break To The Dance" To give a glimpse behind the studio production and recording sessions of Ethic of Radical Finitude, DOWNFALL OF GAIA's drum wizard Michael Kadnar has now shared a Studio Drum Play-Through showcasing the recordings to "As Our Bones Break To The Dance". "It was a very interesting and rewarding process working on "Ethic of Radical Finitude." Kadnar says. "This was the first Downfall of Gaia album that was recorded on two separate continents. I did drums at Backroom Studios in New Jersey, and the rest of the band did guitars/vocals in Berlin, Germany at Hidden Planet Studios. We are very pleased with the outcome of the record and I think it captured the emotion and aggressiveness we have always been searching for."
Just released with Gear Gods and not only highly recommended for all of you drummers out there, watch this very special Studio Drum Play-Through by DOWNFALL OF GAIA's Michael Kadnar
Ethic Of Radical Finitude track listing:
1. Seduced By...
2. The Grotesque Illusion Of Being
3. We Pursue The Serpent Of Time
4. Guided Through A Starless Night
5. As Our Bones Break To The Dance
6. Of Withering Violet Leaves
Make sure to catch DOWNFALL OF GAIA live at the following tour dates, kicking off this week!
With THE OCEAN COLLECTIVE:
- Mar. 13 - Stuttgart, Germany - Im Wizemann
- Mar. 14 - Geneva, Switzerland - PTR/ L'Usine
- Mar. 15 - Lyon, France - CCO
- Mar. 16 - Toulouse, France - Rex
- Mar. 17 - Marseilles, France - Les Pennes Mirabeau
- Mar. 18 - Colmar, France - Le Grillen
- Mar. 19 - Bethune, France - Le Poche
- Mar. 20 - Birmingham, UK - Mama Roux
- Mar. 21 - Limerick, Ireland - Dolan's Warehouse
- Mar. 22 - Dublin, Ireland - Voodoo Lounge
- Mar. 23 - Glasgow, UK - Audio
- Mar. 24 - Leeds, UK - Brudenell Social Club
- Mar. 25 - Antwerp, Belgium - Trix
- Mar. 26 - Den Haag, Netherlands - Paard
- Mar. 28 - Leipzig, Germany - Werk 2
- Mar. 29 - Poznan, Poland - U Bazyla
- Mar. 30 - Bremen, Germany - Tower
- Mar. 31 - Hamburg, Germany - Logo
With MANTAR:
- Apr. 5 - Marburg, Germany - KFZ
- Apr. 12 - Dortmund, Germany - Junkyard - Dortmund
- Apr. 13 - Kiel, Germany - Pumpe
- Apr. 20 - Koln, Germany - Essigfabrik
- Apr. 21 - Rostock, Germany - Zwischenbau
- Apr. 27 - Karlsruhe, Germany - Dudefest @ Jubez
- Apr. 28 - Saarbrucken, Germany - Garage
- Apr. 29 - Aschaffenburg, Germany - Colos-Saal
- Apr. 30 - Jena, Germany - F-Haus