Doom Metal Legend DEE CALHOUN Announces New Book LUMAN And Releases New Trailer

Underground Doom Metal legend SCREAMING MAD DEE aka DEE CALHOUN of bands such as IRON MAN, SPIRAL GRAVE, THEE IRON HAND and now releasing amazing solo records under is own has announced details of his new book called LUMAN.

More details below

LUMAN Lowdown

Who: Dee Calhoun

What: Publishing sixth book (and second novel), titled "Luman." This will be my first hardcover release

When: Friday, April 4, 2025

Where: Online retailers and at Dee's live shows

Book Synopsis:

Cursed with a dark power that rises under the full moon, one man has discovered a dangerous way to keep it at bay is a method nearly as deadly as the curse itself. Resigned to a life of solitude, he is blindsided by love. But will this unexpected connection lighten his burden or lead him into even greater peril?

As the full moon tests the limits of his control and love challenges the depths of his heart, he must decide how far he'll go to protect the one who makes him feel human. A gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and the relentless fight against inner darkness, Luman will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Notes:

This is a story that I conceived in the early 1990s. I took a stab at writing it in 1996, but only finished one chapter and realized I was in way over my head. After I published my first full novel (One Whore's Town in 2021), I decided to revisit this story at some point. It was great fun seeing this story, and the scenarios within, come to life after all these years.

Just for grins, here is the teaser video: 

Thanks to DEE CALHOUN for all of the details.

Montreal's TUMBLEWEED DEALER Drags Bluesy Desert Rock Into The Swamp With New Album “Dark Green” Out February 2025

L-R - Jean-Baptiste Joubaud – Synths & Programming, Seb Painchaud – Bass & Guitars, Angelo Fata – Drums & Percussions

Photo Credit - PAULINE DELABORDE PHOTOGRAPHIE​

Montreal, Canada's Tumbleweed Dealer, the enigmatic musical project led by Sebastien Painchaud, is set to make a triumphant return with their highly anticipated fourth studio album, “Dark Green”. After an eight-year hiatus, the band is ready to unveil their most ambitious and genre-defying work to date, scheduled for release on February 7, 2025. “Dark Green" represents a significant evolution in Tumbleweed Dealer's sound, pushing the boundaries of their bluesy, desert-rock roots into uncharted territories. They comment on this evolution:

“Our first 2 albums created the color palette with which we paint. The third album showed that these colors can paint very different pictures. We didn’t need to be a stoner/psychedelic rock to still sound like us. On this latest album, we took all these different directions and pushed our music even further. We streamlined it into a unique experience that still maintained the original spirit of the band’s sound.”

The album's artwork, revealed today, captures the essence of the “Dark Green” experience. This visual representation sets the stage for the album's themes of nature, introspection, and the blurring lines between reality and imagination.

To give fans a taste of what's to come, Tumbleweed Dealer has released a tantalizing teaser for "Dark Green." This brief audio-visual snippet offers a glimpse into the lush, atmospheric soundscapes and intricate compositions that await listeners. Fans can expect an intricate blend of blues, math rock, post-rock, and various other influences, all woven together into a cohesive and immersive musical tapestry. It is recommended for fans of Camel, Toe, and Opeth.

Album Teaser is below:

Album Artwork and Tracklisting Details



Track Listing:​

1. A Distant Figure In The Fog (2:52)
2. Sparks Adrift In The Louisiana Nightsky (3:39)
3. A Plant That Thinks It’s Human (3:34)
4. Becoming One With The Bayou (3:19)
5. Dragged Across The Wetlands (2:56)
6. Dark Green (4:48)
7. Ghosts Dressed In Weeds (5:31)
8. Moss On The Mind (3:13)
9. Body Of The Bog (6:34)
10. A Soul Made Of Sludge (3:49)

Album Recording Credits:​

• All songs performed by: Tumbleweed Dealer
• All songs written by: Tumbleweed Dealer
• Produced by: Jean-Baptiste Joubaud
• Mixed by: Jean-Baptiste Joubaud
• Mastered by: Harris Newman
• Album Artwork by: Glenn Le Calvez

Album Band Line Up:​

Seb Painchaud – Bass & Guitars
Angelo Fata – Drums & Percussions
Jean-Baptiste Joubaud – Synths & Programming

Guest Musicians:​

Antoine Baril – Mellotron, Hammond Organ & Keyboards on tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 & 10
Guillaume Audette – Wurlitzer, Rhodes and Church Organ on tracks 8 & 10
Jocelyn Couture – Trumpet & Flugel Horn on tracks 4, 5, 7 and 9
Loïc Roy-Turgeon – Trombone on tracks 4 and 5
Zach Strouse – Saxophone on track 6
And special guest star Ceschi Ramos as himself on track 7

More info:

Facebook.com/TumbleweedDealer

X.com/westernhorror

Instagram.com/tumbleweeddealer

Thanks to Asher Media PR for all of the details.