Abysmal Dawn will release the follow-up to 2014’s “Obsolescence” this Spring. The new album is called “Phylogenesis” and will see release through Season Of Mist on April 17th. The first single from the album, “Hedonistic“, can be heard below. The band released a statement regarding the new album:
“So here we are, album number five, six years after the release of our last album! It took a long time to get here but I can say without a doubt, this one is worth the wait. We pushed the limits of all the musicians in this band and everyone is extremely proud. We finally get to release the first single today and can’t wait for you all to hear the whole thing.
The album title Phylogenesis (fīlōˈjenəsəs) basically refers to an evolution of a species in biology. It could be applied to how we’ve evolved for the better as a band, but also how humanity has evolved for the worse. Lyrically the album became sort of concept album some what unintentionally.
It deals a lot with things we encounter in our modern society and the maddening effect it has on the individual. ‘Hedonistic,’ in particular, is somewhat inspired by Maslow’s Hierachy of Needs and that true happiness lies in purpose, not material pursuits.
Thank you to all our fans that have supported us in our absence and waited patiently. This album is for you just as much as it is for us. Truly, thank you from the bottom of our black hearts. We’ll see you on the road with Vader, Hideous Divinity and Vitriol soon and expect even more of us in 2020!”
You can pre-order the album at this location. The album will feature a cover of Death‘s “Flattening Of Emotions” and a listening party will be held at the Chia Chia Lounge in Los Angeles, CA on April 16th with MMA/wrestling Josh Barnett in attendance.
“Phylogenesis” track listing:
01 – “Mundane Existence”
02 – “The Path Of The Totalitarian”
03 – “Hedonistic”
04 – “A Speck In The Fabric Of Eternity”
05 – “Coerced Evolution”
06 – “True To The Blind”
07 – “Soul-Sick Nation”
08 – “The Lament Configuration”
09 – “Flattening Of Emotions” (Death cover)
Catch Abysmal Dawn on tour with Vader, Hideous Divinity and Vitriol soon:
02/04 San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
02/05 Mesa, AZ – Club Red
02/06 El Paso, TX – Rockhouse
02/07 Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
02/08 Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey
02/09 Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Studio
02/11 Orlando, FL – The Haven
02/12 Fayetteville, NC – The Drunk Horse Pub
02/13 Philadelphia, PA – Milkboy
02/14 Brooklyn, NY – The Warsaw
02/15 Manchester, NH – Jewel Nightclub
02/16 Quebec City, QC – Le D’Auteuil
02/17 Montreal, QC – Foufounes Electriques
02/18 Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
02/19 Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
02/20 Chicago, IL – Reggies
02/21 Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre
02/22 Kansas City, MO – The Riot Room
02/23 Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre
02/25 Seattle, WA – Club Sur
02/26 Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
02/27 Oakland, CA – Metro Opera House
02/28 Los Angeles, CA – 1720
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