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Hexvessel Post New Video for “Cosmic Truth”; When We are Death Available to Preorder

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Finnish progressive psych-folk explorers Hexvessel will release their new album, When We are Death, next week. Also their debut on Century Media, it’s their third full-length overall behind two released in 2011-2012 on SvartDawnbearer and No Holier Temple — and two concurrent EPs, and it moves away from some of the environmentalist folk of their prior work in favor of a far-ranging sound that often finds its root in late-’60s organ-laced psychedelia. Hexvessel are strangers neither to expanse nor creative growth, but after four years, a label jump, and the participation of guitarist/vocalist Mat McNerney in the more gothically-themed Beastmilk in 2013 and later soundtrack work, it’s a striking shift.

What ties When We are Death to its predecessors is an overarching sense of openness and atmosphere, and the quiet space thematic of “Cosmic Truth” exemplifies that well. Atop piano and a subdued roll, McNerney leads the band through a soft-edged psychedelic pop — is it too soon for a Bowie comparison? — enriched by trumpet and interweaving guitars. An accompanying video for the track has been released with time-lapse photography by Riku Karjalainen that’s no less stunning than the song itself, providing a resonant, colorful and lasting backdrop for the band’s meditation on the nature of existence and the shape our lives ultimately take.

When We are Death is available now to preorder from Century Media in a host of configurations and formats which you can find detailed under the video below. Please enjoy:

Hexvessel, “Cosmic Truth” official video

HEXVESSEL pre-sale for new album has started, new video launched

The pre-sale for HEXVESSEL’s new album When We Are Death has started! Head over to CM Distro and get the album in the physical format of your choice:

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When We Are Death will be released January 29th, 2016 in the following formats:

Ltd. Deluxe Mediabook (with 32-page booklet, sturdy slipcase and one exclusive bonus track)
Deluxe LP (gatefold sleeve, 8-page LP booklet, CD plus bonus track)
Digital album

The LP version is available with the following vinyl colors:
Black vinyl: unlimited
White vinyl: limited to 100 copies, exclusively offered at CM Distro
Red vinyl: limited to 500 copies, exclusively sold by RED (US distribution)

“When We Are Death” tracklist:
1. Transparent Eyeball (5:27)
2. Earth Over Us (3:26)
3. Cosmic Truth (4:33)
4. When I’m Dead (4:37)
5. Mirror Boy (4:17)
6. Drugged Up On The Universe (3:42)
7. Teeth Of The Mountain (4:01)
8. Green Gold (3:31)
9. Mushroom Spirit Doors (5:33)
10. Hunter’s Prayer (4:38)
11. Last Lovers In Hell (3:44) *
* bonus track on the Mediabook version and the CD included in the LP

HEXVESSEL line-up:
Mat McNerney – Vox & guitar
Marja Konttinen – Vox & percussion
Jukka Rämänen – Drums
Simo Kuosmanen – Lead Guitar
Niini Rossi – Bass Guitar
Kimmo Helén – Keys/Trumpet/Violin

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