After a series of teaser singles in the past year, Venamoris has graced us with an official release date for the duo of Paula and Dave Lombardo's second album, To Cross Or To Burn, out on Feb. 28 on Ipecac Recordings. The duo explores darkwave with other heavy influences and a brooding tone.
Lombardo is best known as a former member of Slayer, in addition to a solo album, Fantomas, and many other projects.
The new album features a number of guest appearances, included Gary Holt (Exodus/Slayer) on a cover of "Animal Magnetism" (Scorpions), plus Alex Skolnik, Ra Diaz, and Trevor Dunn.
Speaking of the cover, Dave says:
The first rock concert I ever attended was on May 25, 1980, with Scorpions opening for Ted Nugent’s "Scream Dream" tour. We (Slayer) had covered a couple Scorpions songs in the early years but I never would have thought of re-imagining one of their songs at that time. Now it seems like the most natural thing to do. I could hear Paula’s sultry voice, the song taking on a slightly industrial feel… and I could fully hear Gary Holt play this insane lead. It’s been incredible to see this idea come to life. To release this at the same time this iconic band celebrates 60 years is a perfect way for me to thank them for an inspiring first show in 1980 and for all that they have contributed since.
To Cross or To Burn track list:
1. Stay With Me
2. In The Shadows
3. Truth
4. Stain of Pain
5. Spiderweb
6. Burnt Paper
7. Holding on to Nothing
8. Animal Magnetism
9. Numb
10. To Cross or To Burn
