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SORDID EMPIRE sign to Brutal Insanity Records

Announce new shows

17-10-2024

Dutch ambient doom/sludge metal band Sordid Empire announce that they have signed to Brutal Insanity Records. Earlier this year, the band released their debut demo album ‘Blackest Thoughts’ on June 21st. The demo album marks the recording debut of the band and contains 3 heart-wrenching songs from the studio and one live recording,. ‘Blackest Thoughts’ contains a guest appearance by mezzo soprano AJ and spans well over 48 minutes.

Says: Brutal Insanity Records:
With the upmost pride I can announce that Brutal Insanity Records will be working together with Dutch Ambient Doom Sludge masters Sordid Empire!!

More news about this cooperation will be revealed soon!

In addition, Sordid Empire announce new shows with Elizium (Barendrecht, october 19th) and the Metal Experience hosted Doom Night with Oltas (Leiden, October 26th),

Stream their demo album ‘Blackest Throughts‘ below. 

Sordid Empire was founded in 2023 by bassist and lyricist Eveline, with a profound need to express herself lyrically. The musical inspiration is drawn from bands that have existed for a long time or have left their mark, such as Celtic Frost (Monotheist), Triptykon, Winter, Samael, Sunn O))), Oak, the old Anathema and My Dying Bride. Sordid Empire forges a unique sound of Doom/Sludge, with Ambient influences, characterized by intense screams, powerful guitar tones, basslines saturated with heavy fuzz, and drum rhythms that act as pounding thunders. The long and immersive tracks, featuring Eveline’s deep and very personal lyrics combined with the music from Remco and Maarten.

Early 2024 the band launched itself with a live show, showcasing their unique blend of styles, immediately leaving a lasting impression and leading into the invitation of more shows, soon to be announced.

Track list:

  1. Sordid Empire (feat. AJ)
  2. Silence
  3. The Bringer of Life:
  4. Victory will be Mine (Live at Fort33)

Sordid Empire is:
Remco: vocals, guitar
Mickey: Lead guitars
Eveline: bass
Maarten: drums, lead guitar