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about
Possessed by forces beyond this realm, Vexing Hex formed in the anonymity of rural Illinois in 2014. Bonded by blood both figuratively and literallyโtwo members are brothersโVexing Hex cast spells in an infernal language they speak fluently: Occult Rock & Roll. Their debut LP "Haunt" is a witch's brew of doomy riffs, infectious pop melodies, and retro horror vibes. Vexing Hex will enchant fans of Ghost, Danzig, Uncle Acid, Roky Erickson, and '70s prog.
"Red Harvest" is the band's autumnal new single. It was mastered to diabolical perfection by Magnus Lindberg (Cult of Luna) who also mastered brilliant albums by Tribulation, Lucifer, and Sweven.
All who order a physical copy of "Haunt" will also receive a free download of Vexing Hex's "Red Harvest" single. Join the coven, and get hexed!
Metal Injection: "...the acoustic guitar arpeggios instantly evoke the work of countless macabre metal icons, while the more ominous elementsโseductively smooth verses, guttural bass lines, fiery electric guitarwork, quirky percussion, and even some violin screeches courtesy of guest Rachel Gonzalezโgrab hold of you and never let go. Itโs truly a cool and catchy conjuring of everything that makes the style so beloved, showcasing how primed Vexing Hex is to be your next great discovery."
Vexing Hex is:
Cadaverus - lead vocals, guitar
Hastur - bass
Radament - drums, vocals
Rachel Gonzalez - violin (guest)
lyrics
No man fears what he's seen grow
Fear is the seed that we sow
You'll feel an autumn wind a-blowin' through a
Ripe, rolling field we'll be winnowin'
For a
Red harvest
Another red harvest, oh
Foul fodder fed to the sheep
Fat for slaughter, ready to reap
They blindly bleat in celebration (do they know?)
Their blood we'll use as irrigation
For a
Red harvest
Another red harvest, oh
Red
Ah
This harvest came in just fine
It's rotten, but that's by design
Please don't expect a cornucopia
Our fruit tends to die on the vine
We honest men of the fields
Carry hate as our sword and faith as our shields
We got a lot to do, ain't got a lot to say
Good God, we might as well pray
For a
Red harvest
Another red harvest, oh
Red harvest, oh
A red harvest
Red harvest
Another red harvest, oh
credits
released November 6, 2020
All music and lyrics by Chris Cadaverus
Produced, recorded, and mixed by Chris Cadaverus
Mastered by Magnus Lindberg
Recorded in a haunted crypt.
supported by 6 fans who also own โRed Harvestโ
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supported by 6 fans who also own โRed Harvestโ
The gargantuan, gothic fuzziness reminds me of a less downtrodden Electric Wizard. A nice, behind-the-beat feel that's almost bouncy permeates the record. The throaty singing recalls Danzig a bit, and it flips me out that these Italians channel American and British vibes with such fluency. It's a fun record that scratches the itch for massively downtuned blues. fyeahmetal
Thundering, arena-ready hard rock with occult-inspired lyrics and gothic stylings; the pinnacle of musical devil worship. Bandcamp New & Notable May 8, 2019
Utterly indescribable new record from Greek metal band Locust Leaves features corkscrewing tempos, manic vocal shifts & dense arrangements. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 6, 2017