Baltimore Black Metallers NIXIL just premiered “I Am Not Here,” their new track. It’s the second single from their upcoming split with Black/Death quartet Drouth, titled Toward Dead Temples. The split is set to drop on April 24.
Invisible Oranges handled the premiere, and you can check it out there.
“It makes sense why ‘I Am Not Here’ is so mangled and gnarly; evolution is rarely pretty.”
– Invisible Oranges
“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
Band Statements
Nixil:
“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 a journey into darker sonic territory on a quest for stranger, more unsettling discordance. We are 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:
“Originally recorded during The Teeth of Time sessions in late 2023, ‘Cathartes Aura’ and ‘The Outer Church’ stand on their own by representing 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 throughout the West Coast this May.”
FFO:
- 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 West Coast Tour 2026
Nixil and Drouth are hitting the road in May. Here are the dates:
- May 7: Seattle, WA – Neumos (Northwest Terror Fest)
- May 8: Eugene, OR – John Henry’s
- May 9: Redding, CA – The Dip
- May 10: Sacramento, CA – Cafe Colonial
- May 12: Los Angeles, CA – The Moroccan Lounge
- May 13: San Diego, CA – Tower Bar
- May 14: Palmdale, CA – Transplants Brewing
- May 15: Santa Rosa, CA – Arlene Francis Center
- May 16: Eureka, CA – Savage Henry Comedy Club
- May 17: Portland, OR – The High Water Mark
Toward Dead Temples drops April 24 on vinyl, cassette tape, and digital formats.
Pre-order it here:
- Nixil Bandcamp: nixil.bandcamp.com/album/toward-dead-temples-nixil-drouth
- Nixil Merch Store: nixilnothing.com/merch-store
- Drouth Bandcamp: drouth.bandcamp.com/album/toward-dead-temples
Track Listing:
- Never Rise Again [Nixil]
- Bloody Footprints on the Path of Bones [Nixil]
- I Am Not Here [Nixil]
- Cathartes Aura [Drouth]
- 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)
Go give the new single a listen and mark your calendars for Toward Dead Temples. And if they’re coming to your town, don’t miss the tour.
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