It’s nice to have friends, and friends who come sing on your records are even better. Genoa heavy rockers Temple of Deimos and OG desert rocker Nick Oliveri (Mondo Generator, Stöner, ex-Kyuss/QOTSA, etc.) are well familiar with each other as the former has supported the latter both in terms of opening shows and playing as a backing band, and in following-up 2022’s very-desert-aware Heading to Saint Reaper (review here), the Argonauta Records denizens from Genoa enlisted Oliveri to contribute vocals for a new song called “Death March” that’s now the title-track of an EP.

The complementing cut is Temple of Deimos‘ suitably casual take on “Dancing Days” by Led Zeppelin that also featured on the recent Argonauta compilation Magick Sun & Mystic Moon that this site somehow got involved in presenting (actually, no mystery; the label asked and the comp ruled so I said hell yes slap that logo on there and thank you kindly), and while I don’t know if Temple of Deimos are planning to press up a 7″ edition, I do have it on reasonably good authority that tomorrow is Bandcamp Friday, and Oliveri‘s signature shout is always good for some punker fun.

There are some pics from the studio (one from the stage) of Temple of Deimos and Oliveri in the studio below, and you can stream the entirety of the short offering via the YouTube player at the bottom of this post.

The following comes from the PR wire:

TEMPLE OF DEIMOS – DIGITAL EP ‘DEATH MARCH’ RELEASE

Really great news from Temple of Deimos !!!!!

They’re new album “Heading To Saint Reaper” is out for a few months and is continuing to receive positive reviews and great feedback.

A rendition of Led Zeppelin’ song “Dancing Days” has just been included in a compilation “Magick Sun & Mystic Moon” released by Argonauta Records with The Obelisk partnership. But there’s more.

The band has built a relationship of friendship, respect and admiration that has strengthened over the years with one of the greatest rock and roll musician, a true rocker… Mr. Nick Oliveri, with whom they shared the stage in various live as opening act and backing band.

From this comes a remarkable collaboration in studio that gives life to “Death March” lyrics and vocals by Nick Oliveri, music by Temple Of Deimos.

The song contains everything the band learned from the desert stoner scene, and with the powerful and scratchy Nick’s voice could be mistaken for a b-side of “Rated-R” or even “Songs For The Deaf,” “Fuck It,” “Cocaine Rodeo,” “Dead Planet.” “Death March” is recorded live except for the only voice, but we are all very impressed by the outcome.

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Mattia Cominotto at Greenfog studio in Genoa and “Dancing Days” is recorded, mixed and mastered by Bernardo Russo at K studio in Genoa.

The digital Ep will contain 2 tracks:
A) Death March
B) Dancing Days (Led Zeppelin)

Temple Of Deimos are:
Francesco Leo – Drums
Fabio Speranza – Voice and guitar
Stefano Parodi – Bass

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Temple of Deimos, Death March EP (2023)