AN NCS PREMIERE: GORGATRON — “TURMOIL”

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Nov 132026
 

(written by Islander)

The last time we hosted a premiere for North Dakota’s Gorgotron, in the context of a 2022 pandemic-spawned EP (Agony Reborn), we summed it up as “a blood-rushing death metal song that’s both powerfully groove-some and maniacally unhinged — and as catchy as Chlamydia too”. They followed that with their fourth album, Sentience Revoked, and now a fifth one is on the horizon.

The name of the new album is Turmoil, and as that title suggests, it was the product of turbulent events — and it was fueled by anger. Or at least that’s the conclusion we’ve drawn from bandmember comments about the album’s title track, which we’re premiering today in advance of the album’s December 11 release by Time To Kill Records. Before we get to the song, here are those comments: Continue reading »

AN NCS VIDEO PREMIERE: GORGATRON — “AGONY REBORN”

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Oct 252022
 

What you’re about to experience is a blood-rushing death metal song that’s both powerfully groove-some and maniacally unhinged — and it’s as catchy as Chlamydia too. It comes coupled with a video that renders a horrific lyrical portrayal of abominable butchery, agony, and pain.

For this startling and addictive experience we give thanks to the North Dakota band Gorgatron and their new EP Agony Reborn, which is set for a November 4 release by Blood Blast Distribution. It’s the EP’s title track that we’re bringing you now — and you’d best take some deep breaths while you can. Continue reading »