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The Obelisk Presents: Merchant Album Release Show, June 25 in Melbourne, Australia

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One month from today, on June 25, Melbourne cosmic sludgers Merchant will celebrate the official release of their debut album, Suzerain (review here), with a hometown show at Bendigo Hotel. The Obelisk is presenting the gig with the lineup of Merchant as well as YLVA, BØG and Roundtable for a four-band Saturday night of punishing riffing showcasing some of the lengths to which Melbourne will go these days to brutalize its own contingency.

Merchant — vocalist Mirgy, guitarist Ben, bassist Wilson and drummer Nick — recently announced that Suzerain would come out June 25 via the East Coast US-based Snake Charmer Coalition. Comprised of four extended tracks including the 20-minute “Suzerain” for which the album is named, the record is a beast of atmospheric, psychedelic doom that shows the beginnings of a band looking to set themselves apart from the crowded scene that birthed them. It is a foundation on which to build, and I’m very excited to be presenting the release party.

“After a brutal first year and an explosion onto the heavy underground of Melbourne,” says the band, “we’re excited to release our debut album Suzerain through Snake Charmer Coalition. The CD release will be available on June 25 and we join a solid list of bands on the SCC roster, who have helped immensely to get this beast into physical form. YLVA, BØG and Roundtable will join us for the release show and were handpicked as we consider them to be some of the best genre bending bands in the local landscape.”

Thanks to Merchant, Bendigo Hotel and Snake Charmer Coalition for having The Obelisk on board as presenter. Goes without saying that if you find yourself in that part of the world, this one gets a hearty recommendation. Show info follows:

The Obelisk Presents: Merchant: Suzerain Release Show

With YLVA / BØG / Roundtable
June 25, 2016 – 8PM – 18+

Bendigo Hotel
125 Johnston Street
Collingwood, Victoria
Australia 3066

Tickets: $12

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Merchant on Bandcamp

Snake Charmer Coalition BigCartel store

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