This press release is my first exposure to Las Vegas’ Psalm, who got their start in plaguetimes and are self-releasing their second extended-player, In Darkness… Have Mercy, next month, and my presumption is that’s because I suck at this, but here we are. There’s no audio from the new release yet, but the band’s prescient-of-horrors-to-come 2024 single “Ruin” is streaming below, and I dig the blend of rawness and traditionalism. And you may recognize drummer Ian Henneforth from Sonolith, or his prior outfit, Spiritual Shepherd. I even got to see that band one time in 2014. Six lifetimes ago.

In the spirit of the press release and the music, I’ll make it as straightforward as I can: here’s a thing to keep an eye out for. Info came from the PR wire:

Las Vegas doom power trio Psalm’s sophomore EP “In Darkness… Have Mercy” out July 15th

Psalm is an up-and-coming Las Vegas doom metal band formed in 2020, during the Covid pandemic in the depths of the San Fernando Valley. Evolving from the old school doom of yore into the modern age, the three-piece concoct a vicious blend of heavy, groovy, and a bit of speed to craft the Psalm sound.

Recently having the opportunity of being featured in Weedian’s 2024 “Trip to California (Doom Edition)” compilation, and recruiting new members Carlos Martinez and Ian Henneforth (Sonolith), a bright future for Psalm glimmers from the shadows. Heralding the new era is sophomore EP “In Darkness… Have Mercy”, to be released July 15th.

“After four years and a couple of grueling months of preparations, it is finally time to welcome Psalm’s new EP ‘In Darkness… Have Mercy’. These tracks are nothing short of heavy and are ever-evolving, and with this EP we’d like to introduce a new lineup to take you through a soul-crushing journey that you won’t forget. With Carlos Martinez on guitar and Ian Henneforth on drums, we aim to conjure a full wall of sound made of earth- shaking guitars, low metallic bass, and atomic, pounding drums. As part of gearing up to lay the tracks down, we had a very adrenaline-driven show opening for Pentagram at the famous Whisky a Go Go to get the juices flowing for what was next to come. The show’s energy and vibes carried into our recording, and thus ‘In Darkness… Have Mercy’ was born.”

Psalm – In Darkness… Have Mercy
EP out July 15th, 2025
Self-released (Digital)
CD, Cassette, & Vinyl coming soon
Las Vegas, Nevada
FFO: Trouble, Solitude Aeternus, Pantera, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath

Tracklist:
1. MISERY
2. MESSIAH
3. VALUE THE SUFFERING
4. BLESSED ARE THE CURSED

Psalm is:
Jon “Fro” Torres – Vocals/Bass
Carlos Martinez – Guitar
Ian Henneforth – Drums

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Psalm, In Darkness… Have Mercy EP (2025)

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