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Winter is now in full swing across most of the US, but Carnation are gearing up for the world’s biggest heavy metal cruise. 

Packed in with their bomber jackets and corpse paint, the Belgian band are bringing aboard their new album to go along with more of their classic old-school death metal. “Cursed Mortality is a clinic in relentless riffage and ravenous drive,” writes Angry Metal Guy. “This latest release proves that Carnation is one of the best in the business”.

Carnation aren’t the only Season of Mist artist that are setting sail for warmer climates this month. Saor is also joining 70,000 Tons of Metal for some hellishly good fun under the sun.

70,000 Tons of Metal heads out on January 29 from Miami, Florida. Metalheads will enjoy shore excursions, clinics and workshops with fellow musicians, a belly flop contest and plenty of hard-rocking riffs as they cruise down to the Dominican Republic.   

Get tickets: https://book70000tons.com/booking?lan=en

Carnation have been bringing back old-school death metal for the past two decades. On Cursed Mortality’ the Belgian band are still deadly serious about inflicting maximum corporeal punishment. “Maruta” is named after an especially brutal army unit, while “Cycle of Suffering” pumps thunderous double bass kicks over a solo that grabs you by the throat.

But Cursed Mortality also shows off Carnation’s range – literally. “Replicant” flexes clean vocals. Even “Metropolis”, which barrels ahead like a train with its brakes cut, comes with a personal touch; the band are all too familiar with the relentless pace of modern life after vocalist Simon Duson had the life sucked out of him by his last job.

The album’s title track now stands as Carnation’s magnum opus, a nearly eight-minute long reflection on growing old that’s shadowed by melodic leads, gloomy synths and tortured growls.

“This is definitely my favorite record from Carnation”, says A&P Reacts. “It feels like a more natural and focused album”.    

Cursed Mortality isn’t a revival. It’s a bold step into the future for one of the most brutally innovative bands in all of death metal.

Listen: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Cursed-mortality
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/cursedmortalitypresave
Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/CarnationCM

CARNATION Lineup:
Simon Duson: Vocals
Jonathan Verstrepen: Lead Guitar
Bert Vervoort: Rhythm Guitar
Yarne Heylen: Bass Guitar
Vincent Verstrepen: Drums

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