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Spirit Division to Release Forgotten Planet Aug. 31; Track Streaming Now

Posted in Whathaveyou on July 30th, 2018 by JJ Koczan

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If you’re up for such things, Spirit Division‘s third album, Forgotten Planet, is available now to preorder through their Bandcamp page. Set for issue on Aug. 31, it’s the third album from the Indianapolis doomers, who are streaming the track “River Rising” now to herald the impending. Those who heard either 2016’s No Rapture or their 2015 self-titled debut (review here) will find the three-piece’s doom rock modus intact, with an undercurrent of traditional metal suited to their Midwestern home. They cite The Gates of Slumber as an influence, but while both acts fall broadly under a trad-doom umbrella, the riffing of “River Rising” seems to be drawing from other sources as well. I haven’t heard the record yet, but the third of the nine total inclusions makes a suitable introduction to anyone unfamiliar, and finds them sans-pretense in style and delivery.

The PR wire has album details, and you can find the track streaming at the bottom. Dig it:

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SPIRIT DIVISION Reveals Details On Third Full-length ‘FORGOTTEN PLANET’; Pre-order Available Now, Album Releases August 31st

Spirit Division is pleased to announce the completion of their third album, Forgotten Planet, with the full-length offering set for release on August 31, 2018.

Forgotten Planet represents a bold change in direction for the Indianapolis doom trio. The nine-track composition includes longer, more elaborate song structures, the band braiding the sonic cord from an array of deeper influence than before. The lyrics are also the darkest and most nihilistic that Spirit Division has ever written. Much of this can be attributed to the recruitment of Andy Bowerman (guitarist/vocalist), whose energetic style and intense approach has well integrated with Jace Epple’s intricate drumming patterns, as well as founding member (vocalist/bassist) Chris Latta’s melodic sensibility.

Bowerman also provided the striking artwork for Forgotten Planet and helmed much of the recording process. Drum recording and overall mixing were done at The Swollen Goat by Jeff Kaleth (of fellow Hoosier group Astral Mass), with mastering handled by Collin Jordan at The Boiler Room LLC.

Forgotten Planet – Track List:

1. Forgotten Planet
2. Nothing To Be Missed
3. River Rising
4. The Light That Shines (When All Must Die)
5. Seeking The Crow Witch
6. Behemoth
7. Half-Hearted
8. Solitude
9. King Of Scars

Some words from Spirit Division about the creation of Forgotten Planet:

“Forgotten Planet is easily the most experimental album Spirit Division has recorded. The songs are longer and more complex, but also very emotional in places. I had a feeling we would be going in a direction like this when Jace and I first started arranging new songs after No Rapture, but Andy brought an aggressive edge when he joined. He really pushed us to explore different sounds that we wouldn’t have otherwise. It’s truly a testament of how far we’ve come as a band” – Chris Latta (vocals/bass)

“Forgotten Planet felt like a raw exposure of the shadow self, that part of humanity most people don’t like to talk about” – Jace Epple (drums)

The first single “River Rising” is available for streaming on Spirit Division’s Bandcamp page.

Upcoming Live Dates:
Aug 25 – Louisville, KY @ Highlands Tap Room (w/ Majutsu, Batwizard)
Sep 29 – Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle Brewing (w/ Destroyer Of Light, Thorr-Axe, Drude)

SPIRIT DIVISION is (left to right):
Chris Latta: Vocals, Bass
Jace Epple: Drums
Andy Bowerman: Guitar, Vocals

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Spirit Division, Forgotten Planet (2018)

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