Drouth Premiere ‘The Outer Church’ Video, Announce Split with Nixil

Portland’s Black/Death quartet, Drouth, just dropped a video for their new single “The Outer Church.” This track is from their upcoming split release, Toward Dead Temples, with Baltimore Black Metallers, Nixil.

The single comes via a collaboration with Cvlt Nation. You can check out the video and review on their site. It’s a solid preview of what to expect from the split.

“With this song, the band pulls you into their blackened universe of fury. Say it loud and proud: NO GODS, NO MASTERS, NO BOOTLICKERS! And always, Fuck White supremacy!”

– Cvlt Nation

And if you’re wondering about the full split, here’s what Toilet ov Hell had to say:

“On Toward Dead Temples, we are gifted with 17 minutes of new Nixil across three tracks, followed by 11 minutes of new Drouth split between two tracks. All are worthy of your attention.”

– Toilet ov Hell

Both bands offered statements on their contributions to the release:

Nixil on Toward Dead Temples:

“Our contributions to Toward Dead Temples explore the spiritual depth of death and isolation. Through the use of imagery representative of the crumbling edifice of christo-fascism, we strive to push toward the eradication of the oppressor in all its manifestations. Sonically, this album marks a point of transition for us, beginning to explore darker waters on a quest for stranger, more unsettling discordance. We are thrilled to be joining forces with our friends in Drouth to present this anthem of defiance against the crushing weight of impending dictatorship – until all tyrants and their temples fall.”

Drouth on their tracks:

“Originally recorded during The Teeth of Time sessions in late 2023, ‘Cathartes Aura’ and ‘The Outer Church’ stand on their own by showing both the past and future of Drouth. We are proud to share this release with our friends in Nixil and join them in spreading sonic misery.”

For fans of: Enslaved, Ludicra, Blut Aus Nord, Altar of Plagues, Dawn, Black Curse, Ulcerate, Spectral Wound, Weakling, Sacramentum, Schammasch, Watain, The Ruins of Beverast.

Toward Dead Temples drops April 24 on vinyl, cassette, and digital.

Pre-order the split here:

• Nixil Bandcamp
• Nixil Merch Store
• Drouth Bandcamp

Track Listing:

1. Never Rise Again [Nixil]
2. Bloody Footprints on the Path of Bones [Nixil]
3. I Am Not Here [Nixil]
4. Cathartes Aura [Drouth]
5. The Outer Church [Drouth]

Credits:

Nixil:

• All songs written and recorded by Nixil.
• Recorded and mixed by J. Robbins at The Magpie Cage Recording Studio (magpiecage.com).
• Mastered by James Plotkin (plotkinworks.com).
• Artwork for Nixil by Ash Nix.
• A. – Vocals, S.G. – Guitar, A.B. – Guitar, backing vocals, A.R. – Bass, backing vocals
• Drums on Toward Dead Temples – M.T.
• Photo Credit: Shane Gardner (rocknrollsocialite.com)

Drouth:

• All songs by Drouth.
• Recorded & mixed by Billy Anderson at Hallowed Halls & Everything Hz, Portland, Ore. MMXXIII-IV.
• Mastered by Justin Weis at trakworx.com, South SF, CA.
• Layout & Artwork for Drouth by Matt Stikker.
• Matt Stikker – Guitar, Vocals, Lyrics, John Edwards – Guitar, Vocals, Patrick Fiorentino – Drums, Matt Solis – Bass, Vocals
• Viola on “The Outer Church” by Eva Vonne
• Photo Credit: Jason DeSomer (whatever.photo)

That’s the lowdown on the new Drouth video and the split with Nixil. Crank “The Outer Church” and get ready for Toward Dead Temples to drop.