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Venamoris (Paula and Dave Lombardo) share “Truth” the final preview of their forthcoming album

Venamoris, the darkly romantic duo of Paula and Dave Lombardo, release “Truth” today, the final preview from their forthcoming album, To Cross or To Burn, out Feb. 28 via Ipecac Recordings. 

Following the haunting “In The Shadows” and the ethereal “Spiderweb,” “Truth” explores raw self-reflection, wrapping hypnotic melodies around cinematic, John Barry-influenced soundscapes. 

“’Truth’ is an ode to past mistakes and patterns we repeat until the lessons finally take hold,” Paula shares. “Pain is a gift, if we allow it to be.”

“Simplicity is the approach here,” Dave offers. “When the lyrics and melody are strong, there is no need for frills. Don’t mask the message.”

“There’s a confidence in this body of work,” Paula adds. “An overall vibe of heaviness that was unexpected. Verses of hard truths now bound in acceptance. The soul-searching continues.”

TO CROSS OR TO BURN TRACK LIST:
01 – STAY WITH ME
02 – IN THE SHADOWS [video]
03 – TRUTH [video]
04 – STAIN OF PAIN
05 – SPIDERWEB [video]
06 – BURNT PAPER
07 – HOLDING ON TO NOTHING
08 – ANIMAL MAGNETISM [video]
09 – NUMB
10 – TO CROSS OR TO BURN

To Cross or To Burn is now available for pre-order with the collection available digitally, on CD and on both white and limited-edition red vinyl.

Photo credit: Hannah Verbeuren

Ian Mc Donnell

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