Carnifex

Graveside Confessions


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The undisputed masters of blackened deathcore have returned to ignite sonic memories of albums past with the scorch of old school sound. Set to be released in early Fall, 2021 via Nuclear Blast Records, CARNIFEX’s GRAVESIDE CONFESSIONS is no stranger to the harsh world in which it was created. While all of humanity experiences the turmoil of pain, weakness, and betrayal, it is also deeply ingrained in our nature to keep these notions closely protected; to keep them secret. Often as we approach death, we feel an insatiable need to reveal these things to one another; to confess. “‘GRAVESIDE CONFESSIONS’ is all the things you want to say, but don’t; the things you carry with you a little too long, sometimes right up to your deathbed. This record explores the spaces that we typically push to the side, in an honest and vulnerable way,” explains founder and vocalist Scott Ian Lewis. “There’s a release, a sense of humor, and a catharsis to be found in going there, especially when you don’t go there normally.

With elements of their discography spread throughout, “COUNTESS OF PERPETUAL TORMENT” carries on the weighted tone of SLOW DEATH, whereas the epic essence of “CARRY US AWAY” proclaims huge melodies with soaring choruses and an almost numetal atmosphere.

GRAVESIDE CONFESSIONS arose just in time to aid in celebrating the 15 year anniversary of the debut CARNIFEX album, DEAD IN MY ARMS. The band revisited their first album to re-record 3 songs, but now with huge advancements in production technology. A return to their roots, these songs act as the completion of a circle; a return to where things first began.  

The writing process for GRAVESIDE CONFESSIONS also found the band taking a step back in time; revisiting the notion of not knowing what to expect, and not feeling the need to adhere to what anyone expected from them. During the tumultuous year past, a new rawness arose, and examining this rawness ended up being a form of retreat. “It was another set of events that we couldn’t have predicted; sitting home, no alternatives other than to look at your problems, and write some music. In that setting, you get a very visceral version of us,” explains Lewis. “It makes for a very intense album, not just through the writing process, but through the listening journey, as well.

With the engineering of the record completed in-house by drummer Shawn Cameron, the band recorded the album almost entirely themselves with the help of Mick Kenney for the mixing and mastering. This process, especially compared to CARNIFEX albums of the past, developed a far more satisfying, and concentrated artistic vision for the band. 

For over a decade CARNIFEX have nurtured an outstanding artistic relationship with unparalleled English artist, GODMACHINE. Having worked with them on two albums prior, he was the obvious fit to design this next installment of visual art for the Deathcore catalog. Already well aware of how to speak to the CARNIFEX style, GODMACHINE required little instruction to catch the vibe. “It was like going back to the well, so to speak, but it’s because there’s still fresh water there,” describes Lewis. A red face of death extends his rotten hand creating a seat for a pensive, brooding skeleton, and the stark yet striking colors perfectly reflect the themes of bleak human secrets, and the dark humor expressed within GRAVESIDE CONFESSIONS. 

Tracklist

1. Graveside Confessions
2. Pray For Peace
3. Seven Souls
4. Cursed
5. Carry Us Away
6. Talk To The Dead
7. January Nights
8. Cemetery Wander
9. Countess Of Perpetual Torment
10. Dead Bodies Everywhere
11. Cold Dead Summer
12. Alive For The Last Time
13. Collaborating Like Killers (Graveside Edition)
14. My Heart In Atrophy (Graveside Edition)
15. Slit Wrist Savior (Graveside Edition)

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