Saviours

So I picked up the new Saviours disc today. Didn't even know they had one coming out. I can't keep up with music news these days.

Anyway, the new album is called Death's Procession, and it's another great one! If you've not heard these guys, check them out. They're kind of lumped in with that retro rock thing, especially being on Kemado Records. They do have a retro sound, but it mixes thrash, rock, and traditional metal. Even a little doom at times.

Such a great band.

These guys sound pretty good! I will have to add to my want list

They'd fit perfectly on a bill with The Sword, Priestess and Early Man. I'll be adding these guys to the list, toot sweet! How many albums do they have? 2 you say?

Pretty damn good.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

They'd fit perfectly on a bill with The Sword, Priestess and Early Man. I'll be adding these guys to the list, toot sweet! How many albums do they have? 2 you say?

On CD, they have three full-lengths and one EP. On vinyl, they have four EPs, one 12" and three 7". I missed out on the 7" EPs, which sucks. Only 500 were made. =(

Eyesore wrote:

MetalGuy71 wrote:

They'd fit perfectly on a bill with The Sword, Priestess and Early Man. I'll be adding these guys to the list, toot sweet! How many albums do they have? 2 you say?

On CD, they have three full-lengths and one EP. On vinyl, they have four EPs, one 12" and three 7". I missed out on the 7" EPs, which sucks. Only 500 were made. =(

Try Discogs:
http://www.discogs.com/artist/Saviours

I saw them open for Into Eternity & Iced Earth...kinda obnoxious on stage...but not bad.

Been spinning Into Abaddon quite a bit this week. The vocalist is the weak link here, but I'm getting used to it. Not quite as harsh as the dude from High on Fire and I like them just fine. I think I'll be investing in some more from these guys at some point.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Been spinning Into Abaddon quite a bit this week. The vocalist is the weak link here, but I'm getting used to it. Not quite as harsh as the dude from High on Fire and I like them just fine. I think I'll be investing in some more from these guys at some point.

He takes some getting used to, yeah. When I picked up their debut EP, I thought I wasn't going to be able to handle it. And his vocals are harsher on that EP and their first full-length. But they grew on me.

I dig em,of course I love all these retro sounding bands.His vocals arent an issue for me.He still sounds better than Lemmy.Haha

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

I saw them open for Into Eternity & Iced Earth...kinda obnoxious on stage...but not bad.

I saw them on this tour as well. I don't own any music by this band. But I didn't think they were bad live. I should probably check into picking up a cd by them.

I bought Crucifire on a whim, and fell in love with it. This one is definitely on my want-list.

very good sound indeed!!!

Not too shabby. I like the overall sound (especially the guitar harmonies), the singer doesn't bother me at all. The songwriting isn't all that memorable, but it's enjoyable enough while it's playing.

I still need to get their lastest, Death's Procession. Their other 2 have grown on me quite a bit. I still think the vocalist is the weak link here, but it works. From the sound clips I've heard, he's improved slightly from their earlier material.

New Saviours album is coming! Weeeeeee!

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This Fall, California metallers, SAVIOURS, will drop the molten fruits of their new full-length this Fall via a new partnership with France’s Listenable Records. Titled Palace Of Vision, their first full-length in four years was captured at Type Foundry in Portland, Oregon with the inimitable Billy Anderson (Neurosis, Brothers Of The Sonic Cloth, Eyehategod, Taurus, Ommadon etc.) and boasts nine tracks of SAVIOURS’ signature brand of towering riffs, colossal rhythms, infectious guitar harmonies and an obsession with the end of times, the occult, psychedelics and the arcane. “It’s a natural and logical continuation of where we left off with (2011) Death’s Procession,” said drummer Scott Batiste of the offering. “There are some doomy crushers and faster ragers.” As an added bonus, the record comes sheathed in the fittingly dark, intricately transfixing cover renderings of Derrick Snodgrass (Obliterations, Lecherous Gaze).

In anticipation of its arrival, today Cvlt Nation offers up the first helping of Palace Of Vision in the form of opening bruiser, “Burning Shrine.” Comments Batiste, “‘Burning Shrine’ is about watching the world burn as it is ruined by religious zealots. Crank it up, live evil or die!”

Adds Cvlt Nation: “This motherf*cker is a straight raging jam! Fasten your seat belt, press play and let the mammoth riffs the band kicks out do the rest. Caution: SAVIOURS have been known to cause non-stop headbanging – you have been warned!”

Palace Of Vision Track Listing:

   The Mountain
   Flesh Of Fire
   Devil’s Crown
   Palace Of Vision
   Burning Shrine
   Hell’s Floor
   The Beast Remains
   Cursed Night
   The Seeker

In related news, SAVIOURS will bring their riffs to the stage with a pair of east coast/west coast fest performances with additional live incursions to be announced in the coming weeks.

SAVIOURS:
9/05/2015 Cosmic Sonic Rendezvous Festival @ The Wick – Brooklyn, NY
11/1/3015 Day Of The Shred Festival @ The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA

Still building upon the foundation that Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy and Motörhead laid, SAVIOURS enters their second decade in a new partnership with French label Listenable Records. Rooted in hardcore punk but preferring to cruise in outer space, the lysergic of SAVIOURS hessians have always brought a ton of swing and swagger to their forward-charging heavy metal. The band melds sounds from the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, progressive rock, and proto-doom, and delivers it all with a snarling West Coast hardcore edge. The result is an absolute beast of a sound that is all SAVIOURS’ own.

Since the 2005 release of SAVIOURS‘ debut EP, Warship, the band has worked relentlessly, touring North America, Europe, and Japan with the likes of Mastodon, Corrosion Of Conformity, The Sword, High On Fire, Saint Vitus and Clutch. In a few short years, SAVIOURS have risen to become stalwarts of the world’s metal scene, ambassadors of an aggressive-yet-stoned West Coast vibe, inspired by the ‘70s but totally real and relevant in 2015.

SAVIOURS:
Austin Barber – guitar, vocals
Sonny Reinhardt – guitar, vocals
Scott Batiste – drums
Andy Anderson – bass

Palace Of Vision will be released via Listenable Records on October 30th, 2015. Preorders to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

“Cult heaviness…” – Spin

“A dual-guitar riff-fest inspired by NWOBHM and ‘70s proto-doom.” – Revolver

“You know you’re playing a good set when your music not only commands the attention of the likes of J Mascis and Matt Pike, but you’re sounding so tight that it compels the two guitar greats to air shred like a couple of Maiden fans circa 1980.” – Decibel

“Heavy metal heaven!” – Verbicide

Wow.me likes. Me wants!

The above samples really blew me away; these guys have a killer groove that keeps propelling me forward. Call me a fan, although the latest clip isn't hooking me as much as the earlier ones.

So much nice music released. It is impossible to catch up. But these guys are on the top of my want list now.

The new tune sounds decent enough. Still not completely sold on the vocals though. I'll have to revisit some of their older albums and see if I need to invest any further in these guys. My tolerance of harsh vocals is growing smaller and smaller by the day.