Video Premiere: Lower Slaughter ‘Take A Seat’ – New Album ‘Deep Living’ Releases 6th June
Gather ’round and prepare for a sonic assault with a twisted smile! The Shaman is absolutely thrilled to be hosting the premiere for Brighton’s alternative and noise-rock powerhouse, Lower Slaughter, and their crushing track, Take A Seat.
Forget your usual setup – for this video, the band initially steps away from the spotlight, instead, a live stand-up show is the star, turning the tension and awkwardness of the comedy stage into something raw, visceral and utterly Lower Slaughter.
The setting provides a brilliantly bizarre and compelling backdrop for the track’s raw power and urgent intensity, about which the band say, ‘Take A Seat was one of the first songs we wrote together after we resurfaced with our new line-up and has been a firm live staple since our return to the fold’
As for the video, the band muses, ‘we teamed up once again with local filmmaker Dan Skelt, who graciously helped bring our slightly ambitious idea to visual form. We met with Dan at a local boozer months beforehand, where we discussed the possible idea of a continuous uninterrupted single take of a mock live stand-up show, which would serve to loosely portray the lyrical themes of therapeutic processes and mental healthcare awareness and understanding.’
Before adding, ‘After lots of brainstorming and planning over the following weeks, we somehow got away with it on the day of filming. Big ups to everyone involved who generously gave their time to help out in the production of the video, and to everyone at the Hope & Ruin in Brighton for the kind use of their venue.’
Don’t just Take A Seat, lean in and experience this exclusive premiere right here, right now…
More On Lower Slaughter And ‘Deep Living’
Since their last full-length release back in 2019, Sussex noise-makers Lower Slaughter have spent several years quietly simmering and regrouping behind closed doors, ploughing through a reshuffle of personnel, but always keeping a constant eye on the future; working sporadically on new material and focusing towards the next phase of the group’s existence.
Following the departure of long-time vocalist Sinead Young, their surprise return in 2024 saw the remaining former members unveil a new line-up, welcoming James Gardiner to the fold on bass, and with previous bass player Barney Wakefield switching over to vocal duties.
Upon Gardiner’s addition, a considerably more expansive sound has emerged, bringing the band’s now recognised output of what the Quietus once referred to as ‘lurching noise-rock’ to new exciting heights, all the while set against an equally more confident and expansive dynamic, reinforced by the chemistry of Graham Hebson and Jon Wood, who remain tighter than ever on drums and guitar respectively.
Their brand new album Deep Living, recorded and mixed by long- time collaborator and prolific music engineer Wayne Adams (Petbrick/Big Lad) and mastered by Sam Grant (Pigsx7/Rubber Oh), sees the group firing on all cylinders and kicking the door open with new business to set!
Along with taking over on vocal duties, Wakefield has taken the helm of sole lyric writer – a role he’s eagerly grabbed with both hands, drawing inspiration from personal experiences and trauma as an initial canvas to explore other themes and emotions, so as to reflect a broader universal state of mind, rather than an inner monologue or self- referential journey.
Subsequently, the album’s overall lyrical arc is of navigating one’s path from fear and unknowing towards light and comfort, revealing the complexities of life in both its darkness and its beauty, whilst also separately touching upon historical events, pastime folklore, ancient prophecies and political unrest.
Brighton based charitable label Human Worth have pressed up a limited-edition run of stunning ‘Deluxe Deep Blue’ Eco Mix vinyl, housed in a beautiful sleeve featuring the photography of Nick Gripton, with a portion of special signed copies available. 10% of all sales proceeds donated to charity The PANDAS Foundation – a trusted support service for families suffering with perinatal mental illness.
Deep Living Tracklist:
01. Year Of The Ox
02. Take A Seat
03. The Lights Were Not Familiar
04. Dear Phantom
05. Goes Fast
06. Memories Of Road
07. Hospital Chips
08. We Bring Power
09. The Bridge
10. The Shape Of The Fire
11. Motions
12. Deep Living
Lower Slaughter is:
James Gardiner – Bass
Graham Hebson – Drums
Barney Wakefield – Vocals
Jon Wood – Guitar, Keys
Deep Living, the new album from Brighton’s alt and noise-rockers Lower Slaughter, releases 6th June via Human Worth on limited vinyl and digital download. Pre-sales are available now over on Bandcamp.
Label: Human Worth
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