MARROWOMB Announce Debut Album “Phisenomie” – First Single Now Streaming

Introducing MARROWOMB. This Chicago-based blackened-death entity is set to leave an indelible mark on the world of extreme music with its debut album, Phisenomie.

Over five years in the making, Phisenomie is the brain spawn of multi-instrumentalist Frank Lato and features drums by renowned session drummer Kevin Paradis (ex-Benighted).

MARROWOMB and Ghost Cult Magazine have teamed for the exclusive premiere of the album’s lead single, “Vicarious Visage,” a song that tells the story of an individual so consumed by their external persona that the façade they present to the world begins to reshape their inner self.

“This song did not come together easily,” states Lato. “It started as a puzzle piece, and I didn’t know how to end it. Then, I remembered a couple of old riffs I had lying around for years. I put together the clean guitar break and the ending riffs that followed it and inserted them into the song. Once I heard this result, I knew it was finally finished. The ending to this one became one of my favorite passages on the record even though it took the longest to create.”

Listen to “Vicarious Visage” at this location.

Over eight meticulously crafted tracks, Phisenomie delivers an unrelenting experience that blurs the boundaries between extreme and experimental. Each song provides a labyrinth of ferocious riffs and punishing rhythms, showcasing Lato’s visionary approach to composition. Phisenomie immerses listeners in a soundscape that is both savage and cerebral. This debut offering is more than just an album—it is a journey through the depths of the human psyche, where chaos and catharsis converge.

Phisenomie is due out on February 21, 2025. Pre-order the album at marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie.

The artwork for Phisenomie was done by Penny Slinger (pennyslinger.com/) with layout by Frank Lato. Photography by the legendary Peter Beste.

Tracklisting:

1) Phantasia Kataleptike
2) Sickness Unto Life
3) Vicarious Visage
4) Inner Ring
5) Black Gossamer
6) Veil of Cold
7) The Mirror
8) Despairloom

MARROWOMB is a blackened death metal project formed from the ashes of former Chicago-based bands Polyptych and Endmember in 2020. Spearheaded by mastermind Frank Lato, the artistry of MARROWOMB knows no bounds and takes an uncompromising approach to songwriting. The project takes its influences from various sources; however, the prominent focus is centered on internal conflict and struggle.

MARROWOMB opts for a simplistic approach to its lyrical content and concepts; however, this is not a surface-level entity. For those who choose to venture beyond the surface, there are rewards to seeking out additional truths, messages, and meanings within the music.