The Denver-based Doom quartet of Khemmis quickly became a new personal favorite band last year after the release of their debut album, Absolution. It was six songs of powerful Doom Metal with crisp, clean vocals paired against a searing bellow that shares semblance with the vocal work Mike Scheidt pulls off in the mighty YOB. Khemmis follow in a similar musical trend as Pallbearer or High on Fire, in that it feels like their music soars above the clouds in another stratosphere.
Khemmis is following up Absolution with their second full-length album in as many years. The new album will be called Hunted and it appears to be following in the similar, successful footsteps as its predecessor. 20 Buck Spin will be releasing the album, much like the last, and it was recorded with Dave Otero who was pivotal in creating Absolution's amazing sound. Keep an eye out for advanced songs and more information as time draws closer to the October 21 release date. The track listing and tour dates for Khemmis are listed beneath the Bandcamp link to Absolution.
Hunted Track Listing:
1. Above The Water
2. Candlelight
3. Three Gates
4. Beyond The Door
5. Hunted
Khemmis Tour Dates:
8/04/2016 HiDive – Denver, CO
8/05/2016 The Metro – Salt Lake City, UT
8/06/2016 OMD Theatre – Las Vegas, NV
8/07/2016 The Rogue – Phoenix, AZ
8/08/2016 The Griffin – Los Angeles, CA
8/09/2016 Golden Bull – Oakland, CA
8/10/2016 Starlite Lounge – Sacramento, CA
8/11/2016 Ash St. Saloon – Portland, OR
8/12/2016 Migration Fest – Olympia, WA
