Bio

Herod have arisen from the ever-prosperous Swiss music scene. Throughout their young 4 years of presence, they have already shared the stage with such acts as Gojira, Crowbar, The Ocean, Carcass, Obituary, Napalm Death and Voivod – Attesting their repute as the bus boy’s of King Herod, serving up whole sides of rare riffs, disposition, beauty and authority.

Initially the brain child of guitarist Pierre Carroz, 2014 saw Herod’s debut release “They were None” via Mighty Music and a subsequent European tour. Following the departure of original vocalist David, former The Ocean vocalist Mike Pilat was recruited for follow up album “Sombre Dessein”. Pilat also plays guitar and Herod are now furnished with a supplementary layer of musicality to complement both heaviness and soundscape aspects of their palette. Carcass guitar player Bill Steer makes a guest appearance on the track "Fork Tongue".

Recorded and mixed by Swiss audiophile Julien Fehlman, mastered by Magnus Lindberg from Cult of Luna, “Sombre Dessein” is an album of staggering riffs, intricate yet groovy polyrhythmic patterns and sheer heaviness. The bi-lingual vocal approach adds an unusual but intriguing aspect to the band's delivery of their craft.

"Sombre Dessein" wil be released in February 2019 via Pelagic Records.

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Music

Listen to the master tracks of the forthcomming album:

Featuring special guests..

A couple of talented and well-known musicians will appear on the new record:

Bill Steer, legendary guitarist of Carcass plays on the track “Fork Tongue”

Loïc Rossetti, current singer of The Ocean sings on the track “Mourning Grounds”

Artwork « Sombre Dessein »




Herod so far

After 4 years of existence, Herod has made an entrance in the rock/metal scene, that should not be overlooked:

First album released on Danish label Mighty Music, second record on Pelagic Records

45 concerts over Switzerland

35 concerts over Europe on the Deathcrusher Tour opening for Carcass, Obituary, Napalm Death and Voivod

100 print & web reviews around the world

Contact

Email: info@herodnoise.com

Telephone: +41763901399


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