Name: Desolation
Brand: Khemmis

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SPIN 100 CD

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2018-06-22

Signed copies

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Supplier US

Revol­ver

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

721616810028

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Khemmis

Genre US

Metal

Label US

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Khemmis is an American doom heavy metal band from Denver, Colorado formed in 2012. Their debut record, 'Absolution,' earned the group critical praise from the underground music scene and allowed them to start gaining recognition. With subsequent albums like 'Hunted' and 'Desolation,' Khemmis garnered widespread acclaim, earning spots on various "best of" lists and even landing on the US Billboard charts. In 2019, they signed with Nuclear Blast Records. While they have experienced some lineup changes over the years, their current members include Phil Pendergast on vocals/guitar, Ben Hutcherson on guitar/vocals, and Zach Coleman on drums.

Known for their powerful sound and captivating performances, Khemmis has drawn comparisons to other notable doom metal bands such as Conjurer, Spirit Adrift, Pallbearer, Monolord, and Bell Witch among others. Their unique blend of heavy riffs and melodic elements sets them apart in the genre.

Despite facing challenges along their journey as a band including lineup changes and evolving musical landscapes, Khemmis continues to push boundaries within doom metal. With each release, they captivate audiences with their raw talent and ability to create emotionally charged music that resonates with fans around the world.

Desolation is the sophomore album from Denver’s Khemmis and follow up to acclaimed debut Absolution. Rather than the all too common sophomore slump, the band raised the stakes and blew everyone away with their rapidly progressing songwriting and production quality. While Khemmis are undeniably influenced by doom and classic metal, to tag them with those labels doesn’t do justice to what’s accomplished on this album, a perfect representation of modern heavy metal in 2018 that integrates the past in a way only possible in the present.

2021 reissue on neon orange/neon yellow/black tri-color merge vinyl.

Desolation

Music US