XORSIST 'AT THE SOMBER STEPS TO SERENITY' LP (Galaxy Orange/Black Vinyl)

Hailing from the hallowed city that birthed classic death metal acts such as Entombed, Dismember and Unleashed before them, Stockholm, Sweden™s

are preparing to release their sophomore album,

, via Prosthetic Records in October.

Following their self-released debut album

in 2022,

caught the attention of the Los Angeles metal label with their old school approach to and affinity for Sweden™s death metal legacy and history. Founded by Gustav Ryderfelt (vocals and guitar) before cementing their line-up with both Birk Castenmalm (vocals and bass) and Alphonse Bouquelon (drums),

™s core sound is one rooted in deep reverence for the genre™s roots as much as it is a spirited progression of the raw and uncompromising Stockholm sound.

Seeking to continue their working relationship with the legendary Sunlight Studios (Dismember, At The Gates, Entombed, Grave and more),

once again opted to retain Tomas Skogsberg on co-production duties with Iñaki Marconi (Soen, Sepultura, Carcass).

™s proclivity for musical tradition is not mere homage so much as it is a graceful carrying of the genre™s torch. Having built up a glowing reputation in the Swedish underground by fans new and old,

sees the young band ensure the old school Swedish death metal torch continues to burn brighter than before for the fabled city in which they reside.