ALLOCHIRIA is a post-sludge band from Athens,
Greece. They were formed in 2008, and released a self-titled EP in 2010. In
January 2014, they released their first full-length album,” Omonoia”.
In December 2016, ALLOCHIRIA joined
forces with Art of Propaganda for the release of the
band’s second album, “Throes”. Having shared the stage
with Deafheaven, Year of No Light,
Altar of Plagues, and many more, as well as undertaking
their first European tour in March 2015, ALLOCHIRIA 's live
experience becomes readily apparent across the vast expanses of “Throes”.
Although
their music has often been likened to Neurosis, ISIS, Amenra,
and Cult of Luna, ALLOCHIRIA
assert their own identity in the post-sludge realm with their deep exploration
of very human themes. With “Throes”, its theme explores man as
a social being, the corruption that defines him in modern societies, his vain
struggles, painful routine, and the effect this has in the world around him.
“Throes”
retains the same concept as “Omonoia”, which has man in its main
area of interest. But this time, ALLOCHIRIA's pursuit of
that concept is angrier and more direct, making for an even more intense
listen. Speaking directly to mankind, “Throes” expresses anger, pain, and
agony in a higher degree; living beings are being killed, drowned, destroyed,
and left helpless, and the rest either cause this or witness it. We mourn a
little bit, and then go on with our lives - we are hopeless and weak. This is “Throes“,
and ALLOCHIRIA are guiding its maelstrom.
Today
you can check out the face melting new track “Lifespotting” which you
can check out below. “Throes”
is available to preorder/buy here
