GENERATION OF VIPERS RETURN WITH RIVETING NEW ALBUM AFTER 10 YEAR WAIT; NEW SINGLE UP NOW

10 years after Generation of Vipers dropped the critically acclaimed 2014 full length, Coffin Wisdom, the Knoxville, TN trio unleashes the apocalyptically aggressive full length album titled, Guilt Shrine. The album is due for release on August 23, 2024 via Translation Loss Records (vinyl due October 11, 2024).

The bands most riveting and powerful album to date, Generation of Vipers' demanding prowess triggers an adrenaline response. Tormented vocals bear the heart of a hidden galaxy of grief and reveal a desperate surrender to the weight of regret. But there's hope - sinuous cadences unfurl like a snake shedding its skin to reveal the hidden power of the soul. Guilt Shrine brings addiction, grief, regret, friendship, and the power to become whole to the surface. This isn't a typical story of triumph, it's a diary of a person learning to live again.

Tracks such as “Lux Inversion” and “In The Wilderness” explore feelings of isolation and the loss of identity born from uncontrollable self-doubt, while the song “Elijah” addresses generational trauma and abuse. These themes - coupled with the phenomenal nuanced drumming of Billy Graves, the crushing art damaged riffs and spiteful vocal delivery of guitarist/vocalist Josh Holt, and the punishing, gritty, and at times Fugazi-esque counter melodies of bassist Travis Kammeyer - make for an extremely compelling and potent collection of songs. Anyone who enjoys the type of groove focused riffing of a band like Unsane or Godflesh, the subdued vibey moments of Cult of Luna or Kowloon Walled City, and the more adventurous moments of bands like Young Widows or Yautja, will surely find something to appreciate.

Along with the announcement, Generation of Vipers have unleashed the first listen of Guilt Shrine. The track, “Lux Inversion” is streaming now at Decibel Magazine. About the track, vocalist & guitarist Josh Holt shares -

“‘Lux Inversion’ is a song about isolating yourself from the outside world as a survival tactic to avoid feeling the pain of rejection. I am essentially having a conversation with these two conflicting sides of myself saying “I don’t like that I isolate myself in these ways, but the idea of letting other people get close is so painful that it results in this constant feeling of frustration and disappointment, which further perpetuates that disconnect from the outside world”. It’s a catch-22 of sorts and something I’m battling with often. How do I feel like my voice is heard without giving away too much of myself? It very directly addresses the critical voice inside us that fuels these feelings of self-doubt.”

Recorded and mixed by Kurt Ballou at God City (High On Fire, Converge, Gatecreeper) and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audioseige. The album features cover artwork by Grady Gordon. Translation Loss Records will release the album on two exclusive vinyl variants.

Pre-order is available now HERE.

Track Listing -

1: Joyless Grails
2: In The Wilderness
3: Elijah
4: Lux Inversion
5: Doesn't Mean Anything
6: A Quiet Life
7: Guilt Shrine

Photo: Gulnaz Graves
Album Artwork: Grady Gordon

Album Details 

Guilt Shrine was recorded and mixed by Kurt Ballou at God City Studio between March 2023 - November 2023. Additional engineering was completed by Zach Weeks at God City Studio and Travis Kammeyer at Fahrenheit Studio. The album was mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.

Thanks to Perfect World PR for all of the details.