After seeing release on cassette earlier this year through Saturn Eye Records, the debut album from Tennessee cult doom rockers Sign of the Sorcerer, Obsessions of the Vile, has now been given a vinyl issue through Saturn Eye with distribution in Europe through Kozmik Artifactz. Is that news? I think once you click play on “Necropsychodelia” and hear the kind of tone we’re talking about. The PR wire gives it a three-‘f’ alliteration — “fuzzy, filthy and fried” — and with its post-Electric Wizard draw both vocally and in terms of the overarching groove, Sign of the Sorcerer dig into weedian worship with markedly ill intention and, well, if these songs aren’t about killing women, and they don’t seem to be though I haven’t found lyrics, I’m on board.

I’d say follow the bouncing ball on this one, but listening, it’s really more like ‘nod along to the rolling boulder.’ In any case, consider yourself invited to have at it. Stonedest thing you’ll hear today, in all likelihood:

SIGN OF THE SORCERER – Obsessions of the Vile LP

Now on vinyl: ‘Obsessions Of The Vile’ from @sign.of.the.sorcerer is back for more blood. We never announced this format after releasing on cassette back in March, but know some of ya have been waiting patiently even still… well the wait is finally over!

These ship immediately from shop.saturneyerecords.com

Oh and to celebrate both this release and our favorite time of year (and since we’re literally running out of storage room) everything in the online shop is discounted.

Huge thanks to Kozmik Artifactz for their guidance and distribution. If you’re in Europe, getting your ‘Vile’ fix just got a lot cheaper…

Other PR from Kozmik Artifactz:

Sign Of The Sorcerer’s debut full length album is finally here for the first time on wax! Nobody thought it was possible, but ‘Obsessions Of The Vile’ sounds even more fuzzy, filthy, and absolutely fried on this format.

Saturn Eye Records is thrilled to ruin your trips with their latest… vinyl release!

Originally released earlier in the year on cassette, Sign Of The Sorcerer’s debut full length album is finally here for the first time on wax! Nobody thought it was possible, but ‘Obsessions Of The Vile’ sounds even more fuzzy, filthy, and absolutely fried on this format. Make the choice even Satan would approve of and grab a copy.

TRACKS
1. Necropsychodelia 06:42
2. Satan’s Choice 03:24
3. Black Night 04:27
4. Meth Queen 05:35
5. Nosferatu 06:31

Sign of the Sorcerer:
Guitars/Vocals: Sky Brooks
Bass: Justin Hembree
Percussion: Josh Watts

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Sign of the Sorcerer, Obsessions of the Vile (2021)

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

https://www.facebook.com/methsorcerer
https://www.instagram.com/sign.of.the.sorcerer
http://signofthesorcerer.bandcamp.com

https://instagram.com/saturneyerecords
https://shop.saturneyerecords.com/
https://saturneyerecords.com/

Sign of the Sorcerer, Obsessions of the Vile (2021)