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Black Salvation Premiere Video for “Breathing Hands”

Posted in Bootleg Theater on March 15th, 2018 by JJ Koczan

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The last time Relapse Records went ahead and signed a newcomer heavy psych band seemingly out of nowhere (but not actually out of nowhere because that’s not how this shit works. at all.) it was Philadelphia’s Ecstatic Vision, and given the kickassery that band has unleashed across their two to-date albums, I’d say it was a win all around. All the more reason to keep a close eye on German trio Black Salvation, who are also getting ready to release their debut full-length through Relapse. The album, called Uncertainty is Bliss, will be out on April 6 and they’re keeping a pretty tight lid on it, but I’ve been given the opportunity to premiere the new video for the goth-psych-vibing “Breathing Hands” and, well, I think by the time you’re 15 seconds or so into the song, you’re going to see why there wasn’t any way I was going to say no to the chance.

“Breathing Hands” opens with a draw you in strum of guitar tone and soon enough unveils a nodding hook and its rolling groove. The song is three and a half minutes long, the video has that creepy effect where they put mouths on hands, but the pull is just about irresistible all the same, and the immersion by the time they’re done is complete. This speaks to an efficiency of their approach that reveals itself even more on repeat listens, but even if you only make your way through once, they’re not exactly being obtuse about where they’re coming from: warm tones, languid vibes, some drama in the vocals, a catchy chorus, and enough stylistic nuance to make you wonder just how far out these cats might actually go over the course of a whole record.

Of course, we’ll find out on April 6 when Uncertainty is Bliss arrives, but especially for those in Europe, I wouldn’t at all be surprised if Black Salvation‘s name started popping up in lineup announcements for summer and/or fall festivals. They seem pretty ripe to catch on, and if “Breathing Hands is your first sampling of their wares, or if you caught wind of the prior-streamed single “In a Casket’s Ride,” which I’ve also included at the bottom of this post just for the hell of it, it really only seems to me that what’s been put out so far bodes remarkably well for the rest of what’s to come.

Here’s looking forward:

Black Salvation, “Breathing Hands” official video premiere

BLACK SALVATION — featuring Uno Bruniusson formerly of In Solitude and Grave Pleasures and currently of Death Alley — challenge sthe listener to open wide the doors of perception and slowly drift away amongst their transcendental compositions and deeply hypnotic tales of magic and mysticism. Across eight tracks and over forty minutes, BLACK SALVATION exquisitely blends hard rock, doom, and psychedelia into an intoxicating synthesis of rock ‘n’ roll alchemy. Uncertainty Is Bliss is surely one of the most captivating rock debuts in years.

BLACK SALVATION’s Uncertainty Is Bliss is due out April 6th on CD, LP, and digital formats via Relapse Records. Physical packages are available via Relapse.com HERE. The digital edition can be purchased at THIS LOCATION.

BLACK SALVATION has announced a headlining European tour in April around the album’s release. A full list of dates is available below.

BLACK SALVATION:
4/03/2018 Ostpol – Dresden, DE
4/04/2018 Dots – Gottingen, DE
4/05/2018 Kurzbar – Mannheim, DE
4/06/2018 Neues Schauspiel – Leipzig, DE
4/07/2018 Schlachthof – Eisenach, DE
4/08/2018 TBA – Cologne, DE
4/10/2018 Hafenklang – Hamburg, DE
4/11/2018 Lygtens Kro – Copenhagen, DK
4/12/2018 Zukunft am Ostkreuz – Berlin, DE

BLACK SALVATION:
Paul Schlesier – guitar, vocals
Birger Schwidop – bass
Uno Bruniusson – drums

Black Salvation, “In a Casket’s Ride”

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Black Salvation Sign to Relapse Records; Uncertainty is Bliss Due in April

Posted in Whathaveyou on February 16th, 2018 by JJ Koczan

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You can stream the opening track from the new Black Salvation album now. The record is called Uncertainty is Bliss and it’s the Leipzig, Germany three-piece’s first for Relapse Records and second overall behind 2014’s In Deep Circles, and the track in question, “In a Casket’s Ride,” holds much promise for what might unfold thereafter. Think a European touring partner for labelmates Ecstatic Vision and you might be on the right track, and of course connections through drummer Uno Bruniusson to the likes of In Solitude and Death Alley don’t hurt their cause either. Either way, sounds like cool stuff and it’s an interesting reach for Relapse, so I’m intrigued to hear what the record actually sounds like.

It’s an April release, so I guess we’ve got a minute or two before we get there, but details and tour dates and that opening cut follow here, all courtesy of the PR wire:

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BLACK SALVATION Signs to Relapse Records; New Album Uncertainty Is Bliss To See Release This April + New Song Unveiled

Relapse Records is proud to announce the official signing of German psychedelic hard rock trio BLACK SALVATION.

BLACK SALVATION — featuring Uno Bruniusson formerly of In Solitude and Grave Pleasures and currently of Death Alley — challenges the listener to open wide the doors of perception and slowly drift away among their transcendental compositions and deeply hypnotic tales of magic and mysticism. Across eight tracks and over forty minutes, BLACK SALVATION exquisitely blends hard rock, doom, and psychedelia into an intoxicating synthesis of rock ‘n’ roll alchemy. Uncertainty Is Bliss is surely one of the most captivating rock debuts in years.

BLACK SALVATION’s Uncertainty Is Bliss is due out April 6th on CD, LP, and digital formats via Relapse Records. Physical packages are available at Relapse.com HERE. The digital edition can be purchased at THIS LOCATION.

Issues the band of the signing and new album, “Our hands and minds are trembling in anticipation to release this record, as it’s been a long and intense road for us to get here. Throughout the entire process, we traveled down a path trenched in uncertainty, which was both disarming and blissful. Signing to Relapse Records is probably the most unexpected door that opened up in the process of finding a home for the record. We’re very eager to have an open minded, diverse label to spread our words and music to all corners of your perception.”

BLACK SALVATION has announced a headlining European tour in April around the album’s release. A full list of dates is available below.

Uncertainty Is Bliss Track Listing:
1. In A Casket’s Ride
2. Floating Torpid
3. Breathing Hands
4. The Eye That Breathes
5. Leair
6. A Direction is Futile
7. Grey River
8. Getting Slowly Lost
9. The Chapel (Bonus Track)
10. Follow Me Down (Bonus Track)

BLACK SALVATION:
4/03/2018 Ostpol – Dresden, DE
4/04/2018 Dots – Gottingen, DE
4/05/2018 Kurzbar – Mannheim, DE
4/06/2018 Neues Schauspiel – Leipzig, DE
4/07/2018 Schlachthof – Eisenach, DE
4/08/2018 TBA – Cologne, DE
4/10/2018 Hafenklang – Hamburg, DE
4/11/2018 Lygtens Kro – Copenhagen, DK
4/12/2018 Zukunft am Ostkreuz – Berlin, DE

BLACK SALVATION’s Uncertainty Is Bliss is to today what The Stooges’ eponymous debut was to 1969. It’s what Led Zeppelin IV was to Fast Times At Ridgemont High. And it’s how Can’s Tago Mago continues to blaze minds after nearly fifty years on wax. Songs like “Getting Slowly Lost,” “Breathing Hands,” “Grey River,” and the short but filmic instrumental “The Eye That Breathes” — as well as the other four previously named songs — transcend today and yesterday. They’re tumultuous, pensive, rebellious, noisy, and perfectly imprecise hard rock tunes for otherworldly enjoyment.

So, the adage isn’t true. Bands do make hard rock like they used to. BLACK SALVATION’s Uncertainty Is Bliss is psychedelic hard rock for all.

BLACK SALVATION:
Paul Schlesier – guitar, vocals
Birger Schwidop – bass
Uno Bruniusson – drums

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Black Salvation, “In a Casket’s Ride”

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