Sign of the Sorcerer Release Obsessions of the Vile on Saturn Eye Records
In these times of heavy music market saturation, a band looking to stand out from the crowd has to employ any and all methods for doing so possible. It ain’t easy. But even something small, like putting emojis around the song titles of your record on Bandcamp, can catch the eye. I hadn’t seen that before I encountered Sign of the Sorcerer‘s 2021 debut full-length, Obsessions of the Vile — and to be honest, I’m a little surprised in hindsight — and granted it does nothing to enhance the listening experience of the Tennessee band’s ultra-dug-in malevolent wizard doom/sludge, but it grabbed my attention just the same, and for bands that can be half the battle. Not advocating everyone do the same or anything, but creative presentation can help if you’re looking to engage an audience.
Said the guy who’s had the same blog theme since 2009.
Alas, Obsessions of the Vile is being re-released today through Saturn Eye Records, and such is the occasion for my admittedly delayed encounter with it. I’m sure you’ve heard it since you’re all up on your doom and I’m lagging behind as ever, but there you go. Thanks for indulging my lag.
From the PR wire:
Saturn Eye Records is thrilled to ruin your trips with their latest…
Sign Of The Sorcerer’s first full length album has finally received a long overdue physical edition. ‘Obsessions Of The Vile’ is a drugged out and downright sleazy set of recordings just oozing with fuzz and filth. The album was recorded in Johnson City, Tennessee and was originally digitally released in late 2021. Well the band and label devised a wickedly foul deal, had it notarized by Satan, and now here we are with SE-007. Saturn Eye has a limited amount of these tapes available in their shop right this second. The rest will be available from the band at upcoming shows, the next of which is April 1st in Knoxville, TN. Grab a ‘Vile’ dose while you can and let it eat you alive…
Links:
shop.saturneyerecords.com
signofthesorcerer.bandcamp.com/album/obsessions-of-the-vile
Tracklisting:
1. (#128128#)Necropsychodelia(#128128#) 06:42
2. (#128481#)️Satan’s Choice(#128481#)️ 03:24
3. ⚰️Black Night⚰️ 04:27
4. (#128138#)Meth Queen(#128138#) 05:35
5. (#129656#)Nosferatu(#129656#) 06:31
Produced by Sign Of The Sorcerer & Danielle Fehr
Recorded LIVE in the crypt at The Wizard Productions. (www.facebook.com/thewizardproductions)
Art provided by the Hypnotist, Thomas Moe Ellefsrud (www.instagram.com/hypnotistdesign/)
Sign of the Sorcerer:
Guitars/Vocals: Sky Brooks
Bass: Justin Hembree
Percussion: Josh Watts
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