Lower Slaughter – Dear Phantom

Human Worth are proud to present the lead single 'Dear Phantom' from Lower Slaughter's staggering new album 'Deep Living': https://lowerslaughter.bandcamp.com/a... Barney, new vocalist of the band, says of the track: '"Dear Phantom” ended up being one of the trickiest and longest songs for us to write for the album overall (both musically and lyrically), but we plowed on, stuck to our guns and the eventual payoff was for us a proper “fists in the air”, heavy rager! For the video, we teamed up with local filmmaker Dan Skelt, who helped produce a video that quite simply captures us and our energy as a group, as purely as possible. The video was filmed in the same room that we write and practice in, and serves as a snapshot of who we are and what we do, whilst also drawing on the more sinister and expansive side of our sound – with some nifty effects and the like added in of course!' Since their last full-length release back in 2019, Sussex noise-makers Lower Slaughter have spent several years quietly simmering and regrouping behind closed doors, plowing through a reshuffle of personnel, but always keeping a constant eye on the future; working sporadically on new material and focusing towards the next phase of the group’s existence. Following the departure of long-time vocalist Sinead Young, their surprise return in 2024 saw the remaining former members unveil a new line-up, welcoming James Gardiner to the fold on bass, and with previous bass player Barney Wakefield switching over to vocal duties. Upon Gardiner’s addition, a considerably more expansive sound has emerged, bringing the band’s now recognised output of what the Quietus once referred to as ‘lurching noise-rock’ to new exciting heights, all the while set against an equally more confident and expansive dynamic, reinforced by the chemistry of Graham Hebson and Jon Wood, who remain tighter than ever on drums and guitar respectively. Their brand new album ‘Deep Living’, recorded and mixed by long- time collaborator and prolific music engineer Wayne Adams (Petbrick/Big Lad) and mastered by Sam Grant (Pigsx7/Rubber Oh), sees the group firing on all cylinders and kicking the door open with new business to set! Along with taking over on vocal duties, Barney has taken the helm of sole lyric writer - a role he’s eagerly grabbed with both hands, drawing inspiration from personal experiences and trauma as an initial canvas to explore other themes and emotions, so as to reflect a broader universal state of mind, rather than an inner monologue or self-referential journey. Subsequently, the album’s overall lyrical arc is of navigating one’s path from fear and unknowing towards light and comfort, revealing the complexities of life in both it’s darkness and it’s beauty, whilst also separately touching upon historical events, pastime folk-lore, ancient prophecies and political unrest. Brighton based charitable label Human Worth have pressed up a limited edition run of stunning ‘Deluxe Deep Blue’ Eco Mix vinyl, housed in a beautiful sleeve featuring the photography of Nick Gripton, with a portion of special signed copies available. 10% of all sales proceeds donated to charity The PANDAs Foundation – a trusted support service for families suffering with perinatal mental illness. https://lowerslaughter.bandcamp.com/a...   / lower_slaughter     / humanworthmusic