Phantom Glue Unveil New Single “Perils” from New Album A War of Light Cones
A few interesting things about the new Phantom Glue track, “Perils,” which comes from the forthcoming A War of Light Cones LP — the first record on Black Market Activities for the band, who released their self-titled debut in 2010 (review here). First, the song itself is a ripper, a basher and a punch-you-in-the-face-er. Second, it was recorded by Kurt Ballou in April and August 2011, nearly two full years before its release date of July 16.
Perhaps it’s my inquisitive nature (I don’t have one), but I wonder what was behind the delay in getting the album issued. Two years is a long wait for a band, especially a good one. Maybe it was just finding the right label. Either way, it must be a relief for the Boston band to know that A War of Light Cones is finally coming out. Good for them. If “Perils” is anything to go by, they’re no strangers to catharsis.
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PHANTOM GLUE: Lovecraftian “avalanche of distortion” on upcoming BMA album
Black Market Activities presents the release of Phantom Glue’s second album, A War of Light Cones, set for a July 16th release.
Boston, Massachusetts crushers, equally versed in sludge, doom, and noise rock, Phantom Glue churn out their self-proclaimed “avalanche of distortion” with nods to Neurosis, Trouble, and The Jesus Lizard throughout. Colossal drums and bass charge forth 
while twin guitars cast evil spells.
Beneath the music lies a heavy H.P. Lovecraft vibe, conjured through the supernatural lyrics and cover art of vocalist/guitarist Matt Oates. Oates describes A War of Light Cones specifically as “a nightmare/occult alternate history of Colonial America”. A perfect sample of Phantom Glue’s sound and vision, lead track “Perils” tells the tale of a trapper catching a creature whose pelt grants psychic gifts.
Phantom Glue’s second album and their first for BMA, A War of Light Cones was produced by Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou at GodCity Studio (Torche, Today Is The Day). Ballou’s connection to Phantom Glue dates back to the 90s when he and Matt Oates were bandmates in The Huguenots.
Phantom Glue’s lineup is completed by guitarist Mike Gowell, bassist/vocalist Nick Wolf, and drummer Kyle Rasmussen.
A War of Light Cones‘ tracklist is as follows:
1) Perils
2) Captain Keith Pierce
3) Neurolizard
4) Bow in the Dust
5) Biocult
6) Arboreal
7) Test Pattern
The album will be available as a color vinyl 12″ LP, with digital download, and can be pre-ordered here!
with a tongue like a cow, Phantom glue makes you go wow