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Something caustic is boiling beneath the Italian soil, somewhere near Alessandria.
If you missed the heavily immersive and oppressive sound of LaColpa - here is something just announced via Brucia Records

“The Last Amethyst Deceiver” - a single that is a stream of consciousness type of reinterpretation of a song originally written and performed by Coil, brought to light by sessions of cathartic improvisations.

PLEASE NOTE: there is going to be a LISTENING PARTY via Bandcamp in 2 days time, on August 31st at 6.30 PM CEST time.
RSVP here to be among the first to tune in and listen before it drops.

https://bruciarecords.bandcamp.com/merch/lacolpa-the-last-amethyst-deceiver-single-listening-party

ABOUT THE RELEASE

This single constitutes the first chapter of a trilogy of digital releases leading up to LaColpa's much anticipated third album scheduled for early 2024.

After the debut album “Mea Maxima Culpa” from 2017, and “Post Tenebras Lux” from 2020, both of which were released to critical acclaim and ended up being featured in many album of the year charts by the likes of Cvlt Nation and The Wire Magazine amongst many others, LaColpa are back with a new single.

The monstrously heavy and sludgier parts that are one of LaColpa’s trademarks here give way to something even more eerie and painful, creating soundscapes of improvisational noise and ambient drone that still manage to retain all the monolithically dark and ominous atmospheres typical of the band since its inception in 2015.

More than a simple cover version of a track by Coil, with “The Last Amethyst Deceiver” LaColpa really wish to pay homage to one of the most innovative bands ever, revealing how Coil have always been a source of inspiration for them.

Decoding and reinterpreting one of Coil’s last great sonic manifestation, LaColpa created something vast and meditative, capturing and expanding upon the looming, unmistakable sense of impending loss that was typical of the magical music created by Balance, Christopherson and Co.

FFO: Coil, Throbbing Gristle, Thaw.

CREDITS
Recorded in 2023 live during a session of cathartic improvisation
Mastered by Giorgio Barroccu (Evokaos)
Performed by LaColpa
Lyrics by John Balance
Originally performed by Coil.
Original Artwork photo by Asia Cavalera.
Graphic design by Evokaos (Brucia Records)