New Horror Death Metal EP “You and Your Friends Are Dead: Game Over”
Necronomicon Ex Mortis will be unveiling their next tales from the crypt with the new EP “You and Your Friends Are Dead: Game Over” due out on June 29th. Before it drops, the horror fiends have one more video to share for the record’s closing track “Jason Lives”. The song is a “death/doom” retelling of the story of “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives”.
Watch the video for “Jason Lives” at https://youtu.be/Z28TAqy9R7U
Necronomicon Ex Mortis was formed out of the love for classic death metal, 80s shred worship, and creating gory lyrics about B-horror movies, Chicago’s Necronomicon Ex Mortis unleashed two EPs in 2023, (Self-Titled – March 2023) and (Silver Bullet – August 2023) and now return in 2024 with their third entitled “You and Your Friends Are Dead: Game Over”.
“UNPARALLED SPOOKINESS. We are slowly trying to bring back the glory of the 80s dual guitar attack. This EP shows Necronomicon Ex Mortis at our most versatile; proving we have multiple ways to rip your face off! We think the fans will love the variety on this release! We want to have the listener have their expectations constantly challenged on this record! These tracks were chosen specifically because they’re all incredibly different from one another. Fans can expect an extreme amount of new music going forward; we’ve recorded multiple projects at once.” – Guitarist – Michael Nystrom Bala – Necronomicon Ex Mortis
The tracks on “You and Your Friends Are Dead: Game Over” were chosen specifically by the band to all be incredibly different from one another. These recordings are a love letter to death metal, but also sometimes lean on the melodic side; sometimes brutal, sometimes technical. The band hops in and out of subgenres like various seasonings over baked chicken. Lyrically, the record touches on horror murder and blood.
All the tracks on the EP tell an extreme metal interpretation of the movies they are titled after. From its opener, “My Bloody Valentine”, a thrash and technical death metal collision, to “Leprechaun”, a melodic metal track that’s short and sweet, just like an actual Leprechaun. “In the Mouth of Madness” is low, slow, and filled with symmetrical scales. This one takes a more mid-paced approach to death metal. This song retells the story of John Carpenter’s legendary movie of the same title. “The Dead Zone”, is a song based more on the 90s progressive death metal sound with lots of symmetrical scales, extreme dissonance, and a cool guitar moment from Manuel Barbara. And EP closer “Jason Lives”, screams “guitarist, songwriter/lyricist Mike Bala has been listening to too much Autopsy.”.
“You and Your Friends Are Dead: Game Over” will be out on June 29th, 2024, and is available for pre-order athttps://necronomiconexmortis.bandcamp.com
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Videos:
My Bloody Valentine – https://youtu.be/3d7KVqNypuw
Leprechaun – https://youtu.be/lVYet5Y07uY
In The Mouth of Madness – https://youtu.be/Xc8epUnqL0M
The Dead Zone – https://youtu.be/gKcIQJRKq-A
Track Listing:
1. My Bloody Valentine – 5:50
2. Leprechaun – 3:35
3. In the Mouth of Madness – 4:59
4. The Dead Zone – 4:02
5. Jason Lives – 5:43
EP Length: 24:11
EP Lineup:
Michael Nystrom Bala – Guitars/Songwriter/Lyrics
Manuel Barbara – Guitars
Yusuf Rashid – Bass
Craigh Schmuhl – Vocals
Joey Ferretti – Drums
More info: Necronomiconexmortisband.com | Facebook | Instagram.com/necronomiconexmortisband
About: Necronomicon Ex Mortis was formed by guitarist Michael Nystrom Bala out of a desire to combine elements of death metal and a love for horror. After writing far too many songs, Michael contacted The Apocalyptic Sandwich of Doom members, guitarist Manuel Barbara, and bassist Yusuf Rashid to join his ambitious fright-slinging of a band. The three amigos then enlisted fellow Berklee Bros Craig Schmuhl and Joey Ferretti, on vocals and drums respectively. Apparently, they joined out of the holy terror of the devil’s music.
With two EPs unveiled, the quintet has more music in the works, they are back in the laboratory of a mad scientist, preparing songs for their 3rd release in June 2024. In a few short months, there will be more tunes to haunt your dreams. Stay tuned for over-the-top guitar playing, a comfortable blending of old-school metal and modern techniques, and a touch of campy, dark humor. They hope to make you sleep with the lights on!
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