Sumerkiller

I had a quick love affair with the first Sumerlands album. When it was released in 2016, I thought it was a killer record... but by the time we were moving through 2017, I'd left it in my rearview mirror. It is kind of funny how quickly I forgot about that record. When I heard that Sumerlands was releasing a new album in 2022, I dusted off that first record and once again, I'm blown away with how good it is. Maybe this time it will stick.

The latest Sumerlands record finds the band with a new singer, adding Brendan Radigan from Magic Circle, Stone Dagger, Battle Ruins, The Rival Mob, etc. While I generally find myself disappointed when a band changes singers, I was feeling pretty good about Brendan stepping in with Sumerlands. This is some great traditional heavy metal and it gets better each time I listen to it.

I was pretty excited when I was placing the order for the Dreamkiller record. Typically I try to pick up the best looking colored vinyl, but as I was in the Relapse store, I just wanted the most limited pressing available. Gold and violet with splatter is what I ended up with, and strangely I'm not concerned with how shitty it looks.

First 500 orders got a couple of Sumerlands guitar picks.

Sumerlands

The latest edition to the string of Justin DeTore bands is Sumerlands. Like Magic Circle and Stone Dagger, with Sumerlands, we keep things firmly rooted in Heavy Metal.

Doug tried to turn me on to this band when they released their demo a couple of years ago. I didn't really pay it much attention...I don't know...maybe because it was only available as a digital download, I never considered them a legit band. With their full length due to arrive from Relapse, I knew that it was time for me to finally heed the call.

As usual, Doug knows what he is talking about. Solid Heavy Metal from some old Hardcore kids.

Gold with blue splatter is limited to 300.