"Blood Incantation Unveils New Track 'The Message [Tablet I]' and Announces Upcoming Album 'Absolute Elsewhere' with North American Tour"

Blood Incantation's upcoming track "The Message [Tablet I]" is set to be released on October 4, 2024, as part of their new album "Absolute Elsewhere." The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of progressive rock and death metal, featuring "RUSH-like prog sections" alongside "blasting bouts of death metal" and "gutural vocals."

While specific production details for "The Message [Tablet I]" are not available, the album "Absolute Elsewhere" draws influence from 70's prog rock and death metal. The album includes notable collaborations, such as Thorsten Quaesching from Tangerine Dream on another track, "The Stargate [Tablet II]."

Early critical reception has been positive, with "The Message [Tablet I]" being named "Heavy Song of the Week" by Heavy Consequence. The publication praised the track's complex arrangement and the band's ability to create a unique sound that combines extreme metal with progressive rock elements, all while maintaining their characteristic cosmic and psychedelic themes.

To support the release of "Absolute Elsewhere," Blood Incantation has announced an extensive North American tour. The tour kicks off with a record release show on October 4 at the Boulder Theater in Boulder, CO, featuring Steve Roach. Other dates include November 7 in Portland, OR at the Hawthorne, November 8 in Vancouver, BC at The Rickshaw, and November 9 in Seattle, WA at Substation, among several other stops across the U.S. and Canada. Midwife will be joining the tour as the supporting act.

Blood Incantation, a Denver, Colorado-based quartet, has built a reputation for their progressive death metal and experimental sound. Their previous releases, including "Hidden History of the Human Race" (2019) and "Timewave Zero" (2022), showcased their ability to blend different genres. With "Absolute Elsewhere" and tracks like "The Message [Tablet I]," the band continues to push the boundaries of extreme music, incorporating more progressive and psychedelic elements into their sound.