Atmospheric Sludge Metal Act DYING HYDRA Releases Captivating Video for ‘Grasping Stone’; New Album Set for Release on November 1!
November 1 will mark the highly anticipated release of “Strange and Beautiful Things”, the brand new album by Danish atmospheric sludge metal heavyweights DYING HYDRA, set to be unleashed through Black Grain Records! In anticipation of this upcoming release, the band has unveiled a music video for the intense single “Grasping Stone”.
The band comments: “Behold and brace yourself for the sounds of the deep, the track ‘Grasping Stone‘ will swallow you whole and pull you into the universe of Dying Hydra.”
Arisen from the undergrounds of Copenhagen, Denmark, this beyond-heavy and intense trio has set out to paralyze the hordes with their distorted and immensely dirty soundscapes supported by mesmerizing visuals that swallows even reality itself.
Formed in early 2018 by Lars Pontoppidan (guitar/vocals), Patrick Fragtrup (guitar/vocals), and Tejs Kyhl (drums), DYING HYDRA consists of members with extensive experience in the Danish underground metal scene, having previously played together in a now-defunct band. Upon playing together, as a trio with no bass but instead with octave pedals added for low end, the trio’s efforts spawned a new vigor and inspiration materializing in what has now become the band’s own unique heavy, atmospheric and sludgy sound.
Despite the relatively short period of existence, the band has already shared stages with luminaries such as Bongripper (US), Hatesphere (DK), Orm (DK), Alkymist (DK), and Primitive Man (US), leaving an indelible mark on the underground circuit.
“Strange and Beautiful Things” delves into the mysteries of the great oceans, exploring themes of human impact on the environment, the awe-inspiring marine life, and the profound vastness of the abyss. Each track encapsulates these narratives both lyrically and musically, delivering a relentless onslaught of crushing heaviness, dynamic shifts, and atmospheric compositions unique to DYING HYDRA‘s sonic universe.
The album was recorded and mixed by Lasse Ballade at Ballade Studios and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege. Stunning cover artwork by Kacper Gilka, with additional artwork/graphics and layout by Soares Artwork & Gargantula Creations.
“Strange and Beautiful Things” makes its debut through Black Grain Records, in collaboration with distributing partners minoRobscuR, Virkelighedsfjern, Vinyl Trolden, and Quebranta Records offering physical formats for enthusiasts to fully experience the band’s aural journey.
The album is now available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION
Tracklist:
01. Lithification
02. Aurelia
03. Abyssal Clocks
04. Grasping Stone
05. Into Existence
06. Ancestral
Dying Hydra is:
Lars Pontoppidan (guitar / vocals)
Patrick Fragtrup (guitar / vocals)
Tejs Kyhl (drums)
For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/dyinghydra
https://www.instagram.com/dyinghydraband
https://dyinghydra.bandcamp.com
