On September 13th, LEGIONS OF DOOM will release their highly anticipated album, The Skull 3, via Tee Pee Records. This album marks a significant chapter for the band, emerging from the shadows of The Skull and pushing into new territory. Today, they’ve dropped the album’s first single and opened up preorders, setting the stage for a powerful debut.
The Skull 3 is more than just another album; it’s a tribute to the late Eric Wagner, whose influence is felt throughout the record. Wagner, known for his work with The Skull, Trouble, and Blackfinger, passed away in 2021, leaving behind a legacy that LEGIONS OF DOOM has embraced and carried forward. Guitarist Lothar Keller and bassist Ron Holzner, both former members of The Skull and Trouble, took the unfinished material intended for The Skull’s third album and reimagined it under the LEGIONS OF DOOM banner.
Joining Keller and Holzner are drummer Henry Vasquez (Saint Vitus, Pentagram), guitarist Scott Little (Leadfoot), and vocalists Karl Agell (Blind-era Corrosion of Conformity) and Scott Reagers (Saint Vitus). Together, they have crafted an album that pays homage to Wagner’s memory while also forging a new path for themselves.
Holzner recalls how the project came together: “Eric had a file on his computer labeled ‘New Skull Record’ with lyrics he had written. After his passing, his family shared those files with me. I used those lyrics to complete the songs, even adding some of my own on tracks like ‘Lost Soul.’ This album feels like a collaboration with Eric, even beyond the grave.”
The album’s lead single, “All Good Things,” stands as a testament to this collaboration. Featuring Wagner’s haunting lyrics, the song speaks of hope and redemption amid sorrow. Agell, who took on the challenge of singing Wagner’s words, describes it as “a rebirth,” with the song capturing the essence of LEGIONS OF DOOM’s mission.
The Skull 3 blends the classic doom sound with fresh energy, making it both a continuation of The Skull’s legacy and a bold new start for LEGIONS OF DOOM. The band is not simply paying tribute—they’re carrying the torch forward with vigor and determination. The album also features guest appearances by Sanford Parker on Moog and Alex Johnson on steel guitar, adding depth to the already rich soundscape.
Ahead of the album’s release, the band is also putting out a limited-edition EP, All Good Things, on August 23rd. The EP includes the title track and a cover of Deep Purple’s “Into The Fire,” recorded with a lineup that includes Scott Little and the late Reed Mullin of Corrosion of Conformity.
LEGIONS OF DOOM will hit the road this fall, with a series of live shows to support The Skull 3. Their tour kicks off with a performance at Desertfest NYC’s Pre-Party on September 12th and continues with stops in Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Texas.
Preorders for the All Good Things EP, which will be available digitally and on Purple w/ Black Splatter 7” vinyl (limited to 500 copies), as well as The Skull 3, which will be available on CD, LP and digital formats, can be found at THIS LOCATION.
Track Listings:
All Good Things EP:Side A: All Good ThingsSide B: Into The Fire (Deep Purple cover)
The Skull 3:1. Beyond The Shadow Of Doubt2. All Good Things3. Lost Soul4. A Voice Of Reason5. Between Darkness And Dawn6. Insectiside7. Heaven8. Hallow By All Means
Catch LEGIONS OF DOOM Live:9/12/2024 Desertfest NYC Pre Party - Brooklyn, NY9/13/2024 Widowmaker Brewing - Braintree, MA9/14/2024 Chapel Of Bones - Raleigh, NC9/20/2024 Ripplefest - Austin, TX
With The Skull 3, LEGIONS OF DOOM has not only honored their past but also boldly stepped into their future. This is a band with more to say—and they’re saying it loud and clear.
LEGIONS OF DOOM:
Karl Agell – vocals
Scott Reagers – vocals
Henry Vasquez – drums
Lothar Keller – guitars
Ron Holzner – bass
Scott Little – guitar
Eric Wagner – vocals on “Heaven”
Guests:
Sanford Parker – Moog on “All Good Things”
Alex Johnson – Steel guitar on “Between Darkness And Dawn”
Paul Rau – Organ on “Hallow By All Means”
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