Photograph by Caleb Stanfield
For a observe referred to as “Bones,” the most recent video from North Carolina stoner doom outfit Cosmic Reaper is massive on fireplace, however brief on precise bones. Loads of heavy, drop-tuned riffs to go round, although, and the video, in fact, options an compulsory cameo from a scythe-wielding reaper. A lot of the video options efficiency footage of the band—Thad Collis (guitar/vocals), Garrett Garlington (bass), Jeremy Grobsmith (drums), Peter Snasdell (guitar)—with mentioned scythe propped up by the amps as if it had been a spare instrument. The video was directed by directed by Jeff Howlett and edited by Mark Covino. “Bones” is the most recent launch from Cosmic Reaper’s upcoming second full-length, Bleed the Depraved, Drown the Damned.
Bleed the Depraved, Drown the Damned was recorded and blended by Blake Hobson at Sense 2 Recording Studio and mastered by Esben Willems at Studio Berserk. It’s set for launch on CD, LP and digitally on September 26 through Heavy Psych Sounds. You possibly can place your preorder right here or right here. And take a look at the band’s late August/early September reside dates beneath the video.
Guitarist/vocalist Thad had this to say concerning the observe:
“’Bones’ is a really private track for me, however I believe its lyrics can resonate with anybody. I’ve at all times appreciated artwork that enables individuals to derive their very own which means from it. That being mentioned, it’s principally about being haunted by the ghosts of your previous, particularly when you refuse to face them.
Musically, I believe it showcases a few of our greatest qualities as a band, and as particular person songwriters. We like to put in writing catchy riffs and grooves that make individuals wanna transfer, and I believe we achieved that with this track. Even when you don’t care what it means, you may headbang to it and it would get caught in your head—identical to these ghosts.”
Cosmic Reaper Dwell Dates: (all dates w/Temple of the Fuzz Witch and Fell Spoil)
8/27/2025 Portal – Louisville, KY
8/28/2025 Al’s Bar – Lexington, KY
8/29/2025 Tremendous Crimson Arcade Bar – Lynchburg, VA
8/30/2025 Seismic Summer time Fest – Charlotte, NC
8/31/2025 Cherry Avenue Tavern – Chattanooga, TN * No Fell Spoil
9/06/2025 Hopscotch Music Fest @ Lincoln Theater – Raleigh, NC ^ Competition date w/ Windhand, Pelican, Temple Of The Fuzz Witch
