Deathkings Post Lyric Video for “Sol Invictus”; West Coast Tour Confirmed
We creep closer to the March 18 release for All that is Beautiful (review here), the four-song sophomore full-length from longform Los Angeles doomers Deathkings. The band previously unveiled “The Storm,” and leading up to the record’s arrival, they have a new lyric video for the track “Sol Invictus,” which opens the album. It’s what you’d call minimalist. And by that I mean it’s the lyrics. In white. On a black background. Also the song’s 18 minutes long. You might want to strap yourself in. It’s gonna be a hell of a ride. Just in case you didn’t think the lurching, growling, atmospherically-weighted vibe of “Sol Invictus” itself was doomed enough, it just got even more doomed.
I’m not going to lie to you and say I’ve watched the whole thing, but there is something hypnotic about it, and it’s hard not to admire that kind of commitment to aesthetic. All that is Beautiful is unremittingly dark in its affect, so I’m not sure why we should expect anything less of “Sol Invictus.” Deathkings have announced a quick round of West Coast tour dates to support the album’s release starting March 30, hitting Long Beach and San Diego on a route as far north as Seattle before they turn and head back to sunny SoCal, from whence all this bleakness emanates.
Those dates follow the clip below. Look, even if you don’t sit and stare at the screen for 18 minutes — maybe you check in every now and again — the song’s worth checking out. If that’s how you need to think about it, cool by me. Whatever gets you through the day.
Doom gets me through the day.
Enjoy:
Deathkings, “Sol Invictus” lyric video
Los Angeles’ DEATHKINGS Release “Sol Invictus” Lyric Video
Los Angeles based experimental/doom/rock group DEATHKINGS have released a lyric video for “Sol Invictus,” the opening track from upcoming album All that is Beautiful.
DEATHKINGS will release their second full length album, All That Is Beautiful on March 18. Pre-order it at this location.
The band has also announced Spring Tour MMXVI. Confirmed dates are below:
March 30 Que Sera, Long Beach, CA
April 1 The Merrow, San Diego, CA
April 2 Starlite Lounge, Sacramento, CA
April 3 High Water Mark, Portland, OR
April 4 Blacklodge, Seattle, WA
April 5 The Golden Bull, Oakland, CA
April 6 Complex, Glendale, CA
