‘Bioluminescence‘ the new studio album from Dawn Of Ouroboros is out now for the whole world to hear. This record has turned heads with its incredible ability to mix elements of black metal, prog and jazz. 

Lyrically inspired by nature and more specifically on Bioluminescence. The album is inspired by the ocean, the flora, fauna and alchemical magic of the sea that provides a rich seam of poetic beauty for the band to explore. 

“Much like emotion, bioluminescence is a vibrant reaction to things in its environment,” vocalist Chelsea comments. 

The contrast of harsh black metal shrieks and smooth, jazzesque moments mirrors the untameable nature of the ocean. An abyssal, claustrophobic thread runs through the sound of the album itself-expanding and contracting as the songs undulate and pulsate.

To celebrate the record’s release, the band has dropped a new mesmerizing video for the track ‘Dueling Sunsets’.

The band also kicked off their album release tour, below the remaining shows:

3/11 Phoenix, AZ @ Yucca Tap Room
3/12 Las Vegas, NV @ The Griffin
3/13 Salt Lake City, UT @ Quarters DLC
3/14 Richland, WA @ Ray’s Golden Lion
3/15 Portland, OR @ High Water Mark
3/16 Seattle, WA @ Substation

Listen to ‘Bioluminescence’ on Spotify, Apple Music, DEEZER, Amazon, Bandcamp.

TRACK LISTING:
1. Bioluminescence
2. Nebulae
3. Slipping Burgundy
4. Poseidon’s Hymn
5. Dueling Sunsets
6. Static Repetition
7. Fragile Tranquility
8. Mournful Ambience

Creatively spearheaded by guitarist Tony Thomas (also of Botanist) and vocalist Chelsea Murphy, DAWN OF OUROBOROS conjures up an atmospheric blend of black and death metal. Whilst Chelsea’s distinctive vocals both scathe and soothe, there is a vicious underpinning of progressive and propulsive extremity that unites their sound into something cohesive and alluring. Outside the band, Tony works as a molecular biologist – his thorough and research driven approach to his job carries over to the way he creates within the band. In contrast, Chelsea frequently improvises her vocal parts in the studio, allowing pure emotion to guide the development of lyrical concepts and delivery.

Writing for Bioluminescence started before Velvet Incandescence had even hit the streets; never ones to rest on their laurels, DAWN OF OUROBOROS were already feeling out their next steps and embracing their most adventurous songwriting journey to date. The album is peppered with odd time signatures and built from unorthodox song structures that draw from jazz influences as much as they do from any extreme metal inspirations.

Lyrically inspired by nature and more specifically on Bioluminescence, inspired by the ocean, the flora, fauna and alchemical magic of the sea provides a rich seam of poetic beauty for the band to explore. “Much like emotion, bioluminescence is a vibrant reaction to things in its environment,” Chelsea comments. The contrast of harsh black metal shrieks and smooth, jazzesque moments mirrors the untamable nature of the ocean.

An abyssal, claustrophobic thread runs through to the sound of the album itself – expanding and contracting as the songs undulate and pulsate. Bioluminescence was primarily self recorded, with additional engineering by Nick Loiacono at Fang Studios in San Mateo. The mixing was handled by Lewis Johns at The Ranch in Southampton, UK, and mastering was done by Grant Berry at Fader Mastering in Manchester, UK. The ethereal artwork was created by Alex Eckman Lawn.

DAWN OF OUROBOROS are illuminating the path forward as they approach the release of Bioluminescence. Once again they find themselves with much to celebrate as an even brighter future beckons.

DAWN OF OUROBOROS is:
Chelsea Murphy – Vocals
Tony Thomas – Guitars/Synths
Ian Baker – Bass/Piano
Ron Bertrand – Drums

DAWN OF OUROBOROS has today shared Slipping Burgundy, the second single to be taken from their forthcoming third album, Bioluminescence, which is set for release via Prosthetic Records on March 7. The Oakland, CA blackened progressive metal band has shared an accompanying music video for the track, taking primary influence from the recently departed legendary filmmaker David Lynch.

Stream Slipping Burgundy via Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Bandcamp and Spotify
Pre-order Bioluminescence here.

Speaking on the single, DAWN OF OUROBOROS‘s Tony Thomas (guitar) comments: “The surrealism and dark moodiness of David Lynch films has long been a influence on our music both sonically and visually. Slipping Burgundy was heavily inspired by the Black Lodge from Twin Peaks. Both in its mood and the look of the video we created.”

Speaking directly on what the song means to her, Chelsea Murphy (vocals) writes: “The rich, deep hue of burgundy envelops the senses, evoking a sense of warmth and intimacy that ignites passion. In its lush embrace, one can find a profound release, where desires intertwine and the boundaries of pleasure dissolve.

“In addition we would like to add that David Lynch developed chaotic, beautiful and endlessly creative realms that have served as a personal refuge to explore for decades. We are endlessly thankful to him and his contributions to the world and influence on our art. We proudly dedicate this single in his honor, the video serves as a visual representation of our appreciation of him.”

Creatively spearheaded by guitarist Tony Thomas (also of Botanist) and vocalist Chelsea Murphy, DAWN OF OUROBOROS conjures up an atmospheric blend of black and death metal. Whilst Chelsea’s distinctive vocals both scathe and soothe, there is a vicious underpinning of progressive and propulsive extremity that unites their sound into something cohesive and alluring. Outside the band, Tony works as a molecular biologist – his thorough and research driven approach to his job carries over to the way he creates within the band. In contrast, Chelsea frequently improvises her vocal parts in the studio, allowing pure emotion to guide the development of lyrical concepts and delivery.

Writing for Bioluminescence started before their sophomore album, Velvet Incandescence, had even hit the streets; never ones to rest on their laurels, DAWN OF OUROBOROS were already feeling out their next steps and embracing their most adventurous songwriting journey to date. The album is peppered with odd time signatures and built from unorthodox song structures that draw from jazz influences as much as they do from any extreme metal inspirations.

Lyrically inspired by nature and more specifically on Bioluminescence, inspired by the ocean, the flora, fauna and alchemical magic of the sea provides a rich seam of poetic beauty for the band to explore. “Much like emotion, bioluminescence is a vibrant reaction to things in its environment,” Chelsea comments. The contrast of harsh black metal shrieks and smooth, jazzesque moments mirrors the untamable nature of the ocean.

An abyssal, claustrophobic thread runs through to the sound of the album itself – expanding and contracting as the songs undulate and pulsate. Bioluminescence was primarily self recorded before the mixing was handled by Lewis Johns at The Ranch in Southampton, UK, and mastering by Grant Berry at Fader Mastering in Manchester, UK. Additional engineering was then completed by Nick Loiacono at Fang Studios in San Mateo, before the ethereal artwork was crafted by Alex Eckman Lawn.

DAWN OF OUROBOROS are illuminating the path forward as they approach the release of Bioluminescence. Once again they find themselves with much to celebrate as an even brighter future beckons.

Bioluminescence tracklist:
1. Bioluminescence
2. Nebulae
3. Slipping Burgundy
4. Poseidon’s Hymn
5. Dueling Sunsets
6. Static Repetition
7. Fragile Tranquility
8. Mournful Ambience

DAWN OF OUROBOROS Bioluminescence Release Tour dates
Tickets available here.
March 7 – Thee Parkside – San Francisco, CA
March 8 – DBZ – Los Angeles, CA
March 9 – Brick by Brick – San Diego, CA 
March 11 – Yucca Tap Room – Phoenix, AZ
March 12 – The Griffin – Las Vegas, NV
March 13 – Quarters DLC – Salt Lake City, UT
March 14 – Ray’s Golden Lion – Richland, WA
March 15 – High Water Mark – Portland, OR 
March 16 – Substation – Seattle, WA

DAWN OF OUROBOROS is:
Chelsea Murphy – Vocals
Tony Thomas – Guitars/Synths
Ian Baker – Bass/Piano
Ron Bertrand – Drums

Oakland, CA blackened progressive metal band DAWN OF OUROBOROS has today shared the lead single and title track from their forthcoming third album, Bioluminescence, which is set for release via Prosthetic Records on March 7. The release of the title track follows DAWN OF OUROBOROS‘ recent West Coast tour announcement, with support from the returning Wolf King, set to take place in March – with full dates below.

Stream Bioluminescence (single)
via Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Bandcamp and Spotify
Pre-order Bioluminescence here.

Speaking on the single, DAWN OF OUROBOROS comments: “The ocean has always been a major inspiration for us as a band, but this song is the first where we’ve directly composed something about it. Particularly, it’s about the chemical process found in many deep-sea animals called bioluminescence.

“We wanted the title track to be an introduction to the more adventurous vibe of the overall album. To create something that pushed ourselves into a more progressive area of our creativity, while still maintaining the emotional intensity and melodic sensibilities the represents the qualities of our music that are so important to us as a band.”

Creatively spearheaded by guitarist Tony Thomas (also of Botanist) and vocalist Chelsea Murphy, DAWN OF OUROBOROS conjures up an atmospheric blend of black and death metal. Whilst Chelsea’s distinctive vocals both scathe and soothe, there is a vicious underpinning of progressive and propulsive extremity that unites their sound into something cohesive and alluring. Outside the band, Tony works as a molecular biologist – his thorough and research driven approach to his job carries over to the way he creates within the band. In contrast, Chelsea frequently improvises her vocal parts in the studio, allowing pure emotion to guide the development of lyrical concepts and delivery.

Writing for Bioluminescence started before their sophomore album, Velvet Incandescence, had even hit the streets; never ones to rest on their laurels, DAWN OF OUROBOROS were already feeling out their next steps and embracing their most adventurous songwriting journey to date. The album is peppered with odd time signatures and built from unorthodox song structures that draw from jazz influences as much as they do from any extreme metal inspirations.

Lyrically inspired by nature and more specifically on Bioluminescence, inspired by the ocean, the flora, fauna and alchemical magic of the sea provides a rich seam of poetic beauty for the band to explore. “Much like emotion, bioluminescence is a vibrant reaction to things in its environment,” Chelsea comments. The contrast of harsh black metal shrieks and smooth, jazzesque moments mirrors the untamable nature of the ocean.

An abyssal, claustrophobic thread runs through to the sound of the album itself – expanding and contracting as the songs undulate and pulsate. Bioluminescence was primarily self recorded before the mixing was handled by Lewis Johns at The Ranch in Southampton, UK, and mastering by Grant Berry at Fader Mastering in Manchester, UK. Additional engineering was then completed by Nick Loiacono at Fang Studios in San Mateo, before the ethereal artwork was crafted by Alex Eckman Lawn.

DAWN OF OUROBOROS are illuminating the path forward as they approach the release of Bioluminescence. Once again they find themselves with much to celebrate as an even brighter future beckons.

Bioluminescence tracklist:
1. Bioluminescence
2. Nebulae
3. Slipping Burgundy
4. Poseidon’s Hymn
5. Dueling Sunsets
6. Static Repetition
7. Fragile Tranquility
8. Mournful Ambience

DAWN OF OUROBOROS Bioluminescence Release Tour dates
Tickets available here.
March 7 – Thee Parkside – San Francisco, CA
March 8 – DBZ – Los Angeles, CA
March 9 – Brick by Brick – San Diego, CA 
March 11 – Yucca Tap Room – Phoenix, AZ
March 12 – The Griffin – Las Vegas, NV
March 13 – Quarters DLC – Salt Lake City, UT
March 14 – Ray’s Golden Lion – Richland, WA
March 15 – High Water Mark – Portland, OR 
March 16 – Substation – Seattle, WA

DAWN OF OUROBOROS is:
Chelsea Murphy – Vocals
Tony Thomas – Guitars/Synths
Ian Baker – Bass/Piano
Ron Bertrand – Drums

DAWN OF OUROBOROS have today shared a new single, Testudines, to all streaming platforms with an accompanying visualizer. Testudines is the third track to be taken from the Oakland, CA blackened progressive metal group’s upcoming sophomore album, Velvet Incandescence, which is due out via Prosthetic Records on April 21.

Stream Testudines via Apple Music | TIDAL | Deezer | Bandcamp and Spotify
Pre-order Velvet Incandescence here.

Speaking on Testudines release, DAWN OF OUROBOROS‘ Tony Thomas (guitar / synths) comments: “Testudines is the second track on the album and is another example of how we like to vary our sound as a band. Instrumentally this one holds a lot of influence from jazz fusion with its harmonic structure, use of chords common in jazz, and frequent use of a swing feel.

“The whole band shows off our ability to play at high tempos while keeping our song structure melodic and coherent. Vocally, Chelsea uses several styles to show off her skills. With her use of her signature black metal shrieks, brutal lows, as well as her strong sense of melody with her clean singing. This is one we definitely can’t want to perform live!”

Formed in 2018 by Tony Thomas (Botanist, Cailleach Calling) and vocalist Chelsea Murphy (Cailleach Calling, Tegmentum), DAWN OF OUROBOROS’ formative years saw the band solidify their core lineup to a five-piece before releasing their debut album, The Art of Morphology, in 2020. The Art of Morphology showcased the young band’s penchant for hybridising the extreme and canorous qualities of progressive, atmospheric black and death metal, ushering in a warm reception from both fans and critics.

Invigorated by the response to their debut album DAWN OF OUROBOROS came together in November 2021 to commence recording of Velvet Incandescence, once again opting to team up with Nick Loiacono at Fang Studios in San Mateo, CA for recording and mixing, before being mastered by Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Oathbreaker, Bosse De Nage) at The Atomic Garden Studio. Placing an emphasis on melody and feel above technical virtuosity, Velvet Incandescence’s eight tracks revel in sanguine triumph both musically and lyrically.

Album highlights Rise from Disillusion and Iron Whispers both rise and fall with a beguilingly ethereal quality, thanks to additional vocals provided in the form of a choir. Elsewhere, precise and calculated bursts of tremolo picking and resplendent lead guitar from both Thomas and Ian Baker (Red Rot) coalesce in dizzying fashion on Testudines. Rhythmically bolstered by the talents of David Scanlon (Deliria) on bass and Ron Bertrand (Botanist, Red Rot) on drums, album closer Velvet Moon musically encompasses Velvet Incandescence’s dual nature of serenity and volatility.

Both lyrically and vocally, DAWN OF OUROBOROS’ Chelsea Murphy interfuses a deeply personal approach with the cosmic and universally human need for healing and a feeling of home across the album’s 46 minute runtime, with tactful hope and heart at the forefront of all things over solemnity and resignation. The thematic melding of the universal and personal is conveyed in arresting fashion by album cover artist Jilly Colbert at Manfish Inc.

Three years on from their debut statement, DAWN OF OUROBOROS’ latest offering refines and redefines their sound. Velvet Incandescence will no doubt serve as a luminous spark for the quintet’s increasingly bright future.

Velvet Incandescence tracklist:
1. Healing Grounds
2. Testudines
3. Iron Whispers
4. Levitating Pacifics
5. Rise from Disillusion
6. Castigation
7. Cephalopodic Void
8. Velvet Moon

DAWN OF OUROBOROS Velvet Incandescence album release tour 
w/ Ashbringer
21 April – Thee Parkside – San Francisco, CA
22 April – Supply and Demand – Los Angeles, CA
23 April – Til Two Club – San Diego, CA
24 April – Yucca – Phoenix, AZ
25 April – Kilby Court – Salt Lake City, UT
26 April – The Shredder – Boise, ID
27 April – The Plaid Pig – Tacoma, WA
28 April – Substation – Seattle, WA
29 April – Mano Oculta – Portland, OR

DAWN OF OUROBOROS is:
Tony Thomas – Guitar / Synths
Chelsea Murphy – Vocals
David Scanlon – Bass
Ian Baker – Guitar / Piano
Ron Bertrand – Drums