SUMMONING THE LICH have shared a new lyric video for The Carrion Fleet, taken from their recently released sophomore album, Under the Reviled Throne. The Carrion Fleet thematically serves as a perilous turning point on the St. Louis, MO band’s latest full-length, which is set in the fictional fantasy universe of the Kingdom of Arrias, where SUMMONING THE LICH‘s malevolent mage brings war to the city of Bastell.

Stream Under the Reviled Throne via Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Bandcamp and Spotify.
Order Under The Reviled Throne here.

Speaking on the track release, David Bruno (vocals) comments: “This song is a personal favorite and one of the darker songs we’ve ever written both thematically and melodically. The city of Bastell burns as the Lich and the vile creatures that follow him lay waste to all leading to the shore. This is where the album shifts as hope truly begins to dwindle for all who wish to oppose the madness of the Lich, and we worked to reflect that with the ominous brooding tone of The Carrion Fleet. Also a bunch of ships half made of mangled corpses held together by magick sounds sick and heavy.”

After three years of extensive US touring and shows with the likes of Allageon, Gorod and Inferi among others, as well as headline stints, SUMMONING THE LICH set about bringing Under the Reviled Throne to life. Intended as a death metal equivalent to The Empire Strikes Back in scope, the group set their sights on raising the stakes in both story and songwriting.

SUMMONING THE LICH took the considered approach of eschewing superfluous technicality in favor of a leaner and more streamlined focus on song structure. Each of the tracks on Under the Reviled Throne were written with the purpose of guiding the listener through the eponymous Lich’s descent into misanthropy and tyranny, without sacrificing their idiosyncratic sound.

This balancing act of dexterity and structure is exemplified best on cuts like Return to the Soil and lead single, My Horrors Unending. The latter of which succinctly merges SUMMONING THE LICH’s inclination for extremity and stop and start dynamics with rhythmic pummelling and memorable hooks.

With Arrias under existential threat, Under the Reviled Throne is a dazzlingly ambitious tale of hope and resistance in the form of its protagonist Taane (introduced on previously released album track, The Forest Feasts). Elsewhere, The Carrion Fleet’s narrative of the city of Bastell succumbing to flames at the hands of the Lich’s army ushers in the ominously brooding

Upping the stakes to dizzying heights, SUMMONING THE LICH offers plenty in the way of light among the shadowy figures that lurk within the Lich’s universe of malevolent chaos. All is not lost.

Under The Reviled Throne tracklist:
1. Return to the Soil
2. Reviled Crystal Wielders
3. The Forest Feasts
4. My Horrors Unending
5. Bastell Dirge
6. The Carrion Fleet
7. Arrias Groans
8. Will to Survive
9. Potion Seller
10. The Void Gate
11. Praise to the Bog

SUMMONING THE LICH is:
David Bruno – Vocals
Ryan Felps – Guitars
Nick Muckerman – Guitars
TJ Chilton – Drums

SUMMONING THE LICH has today shared a new single and music video, Return to the Soil, from their forthcoming sophomore album, Under the Reviled Throne. Return to the Soil is the second track to be taken from Under the Reviled Throne and follows the St. Louis, Missouri technical death metal groups recent US touring in support in of Vale of Pnath and Abigail Williams. Under the Reviled Throne will be released via Prosthetic Records on July 26.

Stream Return to the Soil via Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Bandcamp and Spotify.
Pre-order Under The Reviled Throne here.

Speaking on the new single and music video, David Bruno (vocals) comments: “We open up our second album with Return To The Soil, which is fitting because it was one of the first songs we really nailed down when we were first crafting Under The Reviled Throne. It describes the Lich’s journey into the wastes as he and his mighty army begin their quest to dominate the continent. Also there are witches, and I love writing songs about witches”

After three years of extensive US touring and shows with the likes of Allageon, Gorod and Inferi among others, as well as headline stints, SUMMONING THE LICH set about bringing Under the Reviled Throne to life. Intended as a death metal equivalent to The Empire Strikes Back in scope, the group set their sights on raising the stakes in both story and songwriting.

SUMMONING THE LICH took the considered approach of eschewing superfluous technicality in favor of a leaner and more streamlined focus on song structure. Each of the tracks on Under the Reviled Throne were written with the purpose of guiding the listener through the eponymous Lich’s descent into misanthropy and tyranny, without sacrificing their idiosyncratic sound.

This balancing act of dexterity and structure is exemplified best on cuts like Return to the Soil and lead single, My Horrors Unending. The latter of which succinctly merges SUMMONING THE LICH’s inclination for extremity and stop and start dynamics with rhythmic pummelling and memorable hooks.

With Arrias under existential threat, Under the Reviled Throne is a dazzlingly ambitious tale of hope and resistance in the form of its protagonist Taane (introduced on previously released album track, The Forest Feasts). Elsewhere, The Carrion Fleet’s narrative of the city of Bastell succumbing to flames at the hands of the Lich’s army ushers in the ominously brooding.

Upping the stakes to dizzying heights, SUMMONING THE LICH offers plenty in the way of light among the shadowy figures that lurk within the Lich’s universe of malevolent chaos. All is not lost.

SUMMONING THE LICH tour dates:
July 27 – Red Flag – St. Louis, MO (Under the Reviled Throne album release show)

Under The Reviled Throne tracklist:
1. Return to the Soil
2. Reviled Crystal Wielders
3. The Forest Feasts
4. My Horrors Unending
5. Bastell Dirge
6. The Carrion Fleet
7. Arrias Groans
8. Will to Survive
9. Potion Seller
10. The Void Gate
11. Praise to the Bog

SUMMONING THE LICH is:
David Bruno – Vocals
Ryan Felps – Guitars
Nick Muckerman – Guitars
TJ Chilton – Drums

St Louis, Missouri fantasy-driven technical death metal band SUMMONING THE LICH has announced their sophomore album, Under The Reviled Throne, which is to be released via Prosthetic Records on July 26. Alongside the album announcement, the band has shared the lead single and accompanying music video, My Horrors Unending. SUMMONING THE LICH head out on tour in support of Vale of Pnath and Abigail Williams this month in the United States, with full dates and details below.

Stream My Horrors Unending via Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Bandcamp and Spotify.
Pre-order Under The Reviled Throne here.

Speaking on the album announcement, David Bruno (vocals) comments: “We are beyond excited to finally announce our next album with Prosthetic Records, Under The Reviled Throne. After conquering his enemies in the Kingdom of Rodor the Lich has succumb to his own madness and now targets dominion over all of the planet Arrias. This album tells of his horrific conquest of the continent as he makes his way to the eastern kingdom of Bastell intent on humanity’s destruction, the gathering of those who will stand against his wrath, and visions of the past events that have led us to these darkened days.

“This album thematically is definitely darker in tone than United In Chaos and we worked really hard to match the Lich’s ferocity and malevolence sonically whilst still trying to write catchy fun death metal. We returned to our producer wizard Jack Daniels at The Armory Recording Co who helped guide us and was instrumental in crafting this beast along with editing and programming assistance from Elisha Mullins. Then of course the master wizard John Douglass crushed it as well and made this thing really come to life”

Of My Horrors Unending, Bruno continues: “My Horrors Unending is one of my personal favorite songs we’ve written. It’s heavy as hell while keeping the energy high as the Kingdom of Bastell learns of the Lich’s imminent approach with his massive army of Sin, Witches, and corrupted humankind; all told by a messenger from their front line of defense. It’s also really the tipping point right before a major shift in the album and offers a solid representation of the tone of the album as a whole.”

Under The Reviled Throne tracklist:
1. Return to the Soil
2. Reviled Crystal Wielders
3. The Forest Feasts
4. My Horrors Unending
5. Bastell Dirge
6. The Carrion Fleet
7. Arrias Groans
8. Will to Survive
9. Potion Seller
10. The Void Gate
11. Praise to the Bog

After three years of extensive US touring and shows with the likes of Allageon, Gorod and Inferi among others, as well as headline stints, SUMMONING THE LICH set about bringing Under the Reviled Throne to life. Intended as a death metal equivalent to The Empire Strikes Back in scope, the group set their sights on raising the stakes in both story and songwriting.

SUMMONING THE LICH took the considered approach of eschewing superfluous technicality in favor of a leaner and more streamlined focus on song structure. Each of the tracks on Under the Reviled Throne were written with the purpose of guiding the listener through the eponymous Lich’s descent into misanthropy and tyranny, without sacrificing their idiosyncratic sound.

This balancing act of dexterity and structure is exemplified best on cuts like Return to the Soil and lead single, My Horrors Unending. The latter of which succinctly merges SUMMONING THE LICH’s inclination for extremity and stop and start dynamics with rhythmic pummelling and memorable hooks.

With Arrias under existential threat, Under the Reviled Throne is a dazzlingly ambitious tale of hope and resistance in the form of its protagonist Taane (introduced on previously released album track, The Forest Feasts). Elsewhere, The Carrion Fleet’s narrative of the city of Bastell succumbing to flames at the hands of the Lich’s army ushers in the ominously brooding

Upping the stakes to dizzying heights, SUMMONING THE LICH offers plenty in the way of light among the shadowy figures that lurk within the Lich’s universe of malevolent chaos. All is not lost.

SUMMONING THE LICH tour dates:
w/ Vale of Pnath and Abigail Williams
17 May – The Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO
18 May – The Marquis Theater – Denver, CO
20 May – The Underground – Phoenix, AZ
21 May – The Usual Place – Las Vegas, NV
22 May – Brick by Brick – San Diego, CA
23 May – Humdinger Brewing – San Luis Obispo, CA
24 May – Chain Reaction – Anaheim, CA
25 May – Neck of the Woods – San Francisco, CA
26 May – Harlow’s – Sacramento, CA

SUMMONING THE LICH is:
David Bruno – Vocals
Ryan Felps – Guitars
Nick Muckerman – Guitars
TJ Chilton – Drums

St Louis, Missouri fantasy-driven technical death metal band SUMMONING THE LICH are today premiering a new single, titled The Forest Feasts, via Sirius XM Liquid Metal. The Forest Feasts is the first glimpse of new material since their 2021 debut album, United In Chaos and comes ahead of their forthcoming US tour in support of Gorod, with Cognitive and Flub – dates and details below.

LISTEN TO THE FOREST FEASTS VIA SIRIUS XM LIQUID METAL HERE.
The Forest Feasts is now available on all streaming platforms.

David Bruno (vocals) comments: “The track is called The Forest Feasts and tells the story of one of the other druids who was part of the Lich’s ancient order and their fate. Taking place centuries before United In Chaos begins, it also ties into the “protagonist” story of those who rise to really challenge the Lich in album three, and whose existence and call to action take place in album two. 

“It also hints at the events that transpired to cause the split of the druid order, Rodor’s fears of magic, and the Lich’s hatred of humanity and eventual transformation from a protector of order and light to an agent of chaos and malevolence.”

Ushering in the next chapter of their story with The Forest Feasts, SUMMONING THE LICH will be performing across the US on The Orb tour.

March 16 – The Meadows – Brooklyn, NY
March 17 – Atlas – Washington, DC
March 18 – Black Forge – Pittsburgh, PA
March 19 – No Class – Cleveland, OH
March 20 – Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
March 21 – Cobra Lounge – Chicago, IL
March 22 – X-Ray Arcade – Cudahy, WI
March 23 – Zymurgy – Menomonie, WI
March 24 – 1867 – Lincoln, NE
March 25 – Roxy Theater – Denver, CO
March 26 – Urban Lounge – Salt Lake City, UT
March 27 – Shredder – Boise, ID
March 29 – The Big Dipper – Spokane, WA
March 30 – Funhouse – Seattle, WA
March 31 – High Water Mark – Portland, OR
April 01 – Old Ironsides – Sacramento, CA
April 02 – The X Bar – Cupertino, CA
April 03 – 1720 – Los Angeles, CA
April 04 – The Underground – Mesa, AZ
April 06 – Tumbleroot – Santa Fe, NM
April 07 – Haltom Theater – Dallas, TX
April 08 – Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
April 09 – Scout Bar – Houston, TX
April 10 – Downtown Music Hall – Pensacola, FL
April 11 – Crowbar – Tampa, FL
April 12 – The Haven – Orlando, FL
April 14 – Milestone – Charlotte, NC
April 15 – The Bike Shop – Richmond, VA

SUMMONING THE LICH is:
David Bruno- Vocals
Ryan Felps- Guitar
John Flynn – Bass
TJ Chilton- Drums

SUMMONING THE LICH have today released the new single, Cult of the Ophidian, taken from their recently announced debut album, United In Chaos. Accompanying the single, SUMMONING THE LICH have also shared a suitably macabre music video for the track. Directed by Danny Tilson, the clip alternates between the band adorned in occult robed attire and performing together. 

United In Chaos is due out on February 26 and is available to pre-order here.

Listen to Cult of the Ophidian on Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

Taking inspiration from the best elements of Lord of the Rings, Magic The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and Adventure Time, and wrapping it up in a fantastical death metal parcel, SUMMONING THE LICH has an attention to detail and commitment to storytelling that is second to none. United In Chaos tells the tale of the rise of the Lich and fall of the Kingdom Rodor – and the spread of his wicked influence across the land as his power grows.

Speaking on the release of Cult of the Ophidian, the band comment: “Cult of the Ophidian follows The Nightmare Begins andtakes you to the Veiled Island where Rodorian mages live shielded from the outside world. The Watchers (a line of mages blessed with foresight) are tasked with warning the island of any impending danger, and this song follows his story as he tries to warn of the deep seeds of betrayal unraveling before his third eye.”

Of the music video, the band add: “We once again worked with the incredible Danny Tilson, who produced this insane video along with additional videography by Sam Beck, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome!”

The album follows a well-received, self-titled demo and live dates alongside heavy-hitters such as Origin, Beneath The Massacre, and several stops on the Summer Slaughter tour. Having honed their craft, they entered Sicktones Studios studio with producer Jack Daniels in Cape Girardeau, Missouri in September 2019. With mastering completed by John Douglass, the result is a technical, abrasive journey through fantasy-driven, modern death metal.

On United In Chaos, SUMMONING THE LICH haven’t just championed a fantasy world, they’ve created one in their own vision; this release marking merely the first chapter in a trilogy of albums that explores the outer limits of their imaginations. By inserting their storytelling chops into songs crammed with memorable hooks and meaty riffs, SUMMONING THE LICH have invited listeners to roll the dice and join the adventure.

United In Chaos will be released via Prosthetic Records on February 26, 2021.

United In Chaos tracklist:

1. The Nightmare Begins
2. Cult of the Ophidian
3. The Gatekeeper
4. Demon of the Snow
5. Predatory Reflection
6. Acid Reign
7. United In Chaos
8. Descend
9. Hymns (of the Witches of the West)
10. Death Crystal
11. Temple of the Bone
12.The Lure of the Necromancer

Having inked a deal with Prosthetic Records and released their first single, Descend, back in October to an overwhelmingly positive reception, SUMMONING THE LICH have now announced their debut album, United In Chaos. With the album due out on February 26, the St Louis, Missouri four piece have unveiled a new single, The Nightmare Begins, which premiered this week via Decibel Magazine. The track will be on streaming services from tomorrow. United In Chaos is available to pre-order here.

WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO FOR THE NIGHTMARE BEGINS 

Taking inspiration from the best elements of Lord of the Rings, Magic The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and Adventure Time, and wrapping it up in a fantastical death metal parcel, SUMMONING THE LICH has an attention to detail and commitment to storytelling that is second to none. United In Chaos tells the tale of the rise of the Lich and fall of the Kingdom Rodor – and the spread of his wicked influence across the land as his power grows.

Speaking on the release of The Nightmare Begins, the band comment: “The Nightmare Begins kicks off our album, United in Chaos, and introduces you to the Kingdom of Rodor and the unbounding malevolence about to be unleashed upon it. This single takes the perilous climb in an attempt to thwart the inevitable birth of the Lich and summons forth his power as we enter the new year. Huge thanks to Decibel Magazine for the premiere of our new single!”

The album follows a well-received, self-titled demo and live dates alongside heavy-hitters such as Origin, Beneath The Massacre, and several stops on the Summer Slaughter tour. Having honed their craft, they entered Sicktones Studios studio with producer Jack Daniels in Cape Girardeau, Missouri in September 2019. With mastering completed by John Douglass, the result is a technical, abrasive journey through fantasy-driven, modern death metal.

On United In Chaos, SUMMONING THE LICH haven’t just championed a fantasy world, they’ve created one in their own vision; this release marking merely the first chapter in a trilogy of albums that explores the outer limits of their imaginations. By inserting their storytelling chops into songs crammed with memorable hooks and meaty riffs, SUMMONING THE LICH have invited listeners to roll the dice and join the adventure.

United In Chaos will be released via Prosthetic Records on February 26, 2021.

United In Chaos tracklist:

1. The Nightmare Begins
2. Cult of the Ophidian
3. The Gatekeeper
4. Demon of the Snow
5. Predatory Reflection
6. Acid Reign
7. United In Chaos
8. Descend
9. Hymns (of the Witches of the West)
10. Death Crystal
11. Temple of the Bone
12.The Lure of the Necromancer