Nixil and Drouth Unite for ‘Toward Dead Temples’ Split

Baltimore Black Metallers Nixil and Portland Black/Death quartet Drouth are dropping a scathing split release, titled Toward Dead Temples. The album hits shelves and digital platforms on April 24, available on vinyl, cassette, and digitally.

Both bands shared statements about their contributions to Toward Dead Temples:

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 deeper journey into darker waters on a quest for stranger, more unsettling discordance. We’re connecting 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.”

Nixil and Drouth will also embark on the Toward Dead Temples West Coast Tour 2026 this May. Keep an eye out for exact dates and venues.

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

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]

(Track 1, ‘Never Rise Again’, is approved for airplay.)

Pre-order Toward Dead Temples:

• Nixil on Bandcamp
• Nixil Merch Store
• Drouth on Bandcamp

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.

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