We are just a little under a week away from the release of, The Dormant Ruin, the debut album from Bent Sea (Decibel only has 25 copies remaining of our exclusive autographed Tidal Fire Gold vinyl variant strictly limited to 100).
Led by drummer/guitarist/songwriter Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth) with all-star cohorts Sven de Caluwé (Aborted) on vocals and Shane Embury (Napalm Death) on bass, the project has unveiled the second advance track from the record, “My Fall,” featuring Venomous Concept, ex-Brutal Truth frontman on lead vocals.
“‘My Fall’ was inspired by something my mom said when she was facing the end of her life,” Verbeuren tells Decibel. “Her words were totally heartbreaking, yet beautiful and poetic. They stuck with me and inspired me to write a song celebrating her life.
“Growing up, my mom was very supportive of me and always willing to listen,” he continunes. “I’ll never forget how much she enjoyed hearing me practicing drums for hours on end. Other parents might have said ‘it’s been enough now,’ but she never did. Later on, even as her hearing started to fail, she and my dad would still come listen to me play live whenever possible. Her positive energy and radiant smile inform every single one of my days.”
Musically, “My Fall” isn’t a typical Bent Sea blast furnace, but a lurching banger that recalls Brutal Truth at their mid-paced crushing best.
“I’m a huge fan of Brutal Truth,” beams Verbeuren. “Musically, this song is inspired by Need To Control, my favorite record of theirs. When I asked Kevin Sharp if he would record vocals for ‘My Fall,’ he immediately agreed, and did an absolutely stellar job bringing my words to life. I couldn’t be happier with how this song turned out. And I know that my mom is listening somewhere, proud and happy.”
The Dormant Ruin is out September 4 on Give Praise records. Preorder digital and limited edition 12-inch vinyl below:
Tidal Fire Gold LP
Vermin Burning Yellow LP
Blade Sharpened Red LP
Scopic Radiant Green LP
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