photo by Sav Bagshaw
The orchestral doom quintet from Vancouver, British Columbia, TRIBUNAL, makes a powerful return with their second album, “In Penitence And Ruin”. This elegy takes listeners even deeper into the depths of sorrow and despair.
Following their 2023 debut, “The Weight Of Remembrance”, which garnered notable praise and set high expectations, TRIBUNAL’s latest work has been eagerly anticipated by Decibel Magazine and many fans alike. The band’s meticulous craft is evident throughout this expansive opus, echoing through vast, forgotten halls.
As a fully realized quintet, TRIBUNAL has expanded their sound on “In Penitence And Ruin”, showcasing an evolved cohesion and maturity. The album intertwines mournful strings, haunting keyboards, and fate-like tolling percussion to bolster its imposing monolithic foundation of dirges and funereal melodies. These tracks form a conceptual cycle, contemplating justice and punishment, focusing on a remorseful Penitent unable to escape past deeds. The emotive vocal contrasts between Soren Mourne’s soulful singing and Etienne Flinn’s tortured growls lead listeners through a singular journey into darkness, lit only by faint regrets.
Stream TRIBUNAL’s “Armoured In Shadow” HERE.
“In Penitence And Ruin” stands as a bold exploration of timeless human flaws, crafting a resounding elegy where beauty and ruin converge seamlessly. It’s a compelling listen for fans of bands like Candlemass, Blood Ceremony, My Dying Bride, and more.
Produced by TRIBUNAL and Jesse Gander at Rain City Recorders, the album boasts additional vocals by Rory Say. It was mastered by Greg Chandler, with cover art and lettering by Soren Mourne, and completed by layout from Chimere Noire and photography by Sav Bagshaw.
The band shares about the lead single: “‘Armoured In Shadow’ is a raw expression of the wounds left behind by what the Penitent has done and the world-shattering power of trauma. The sound of the song lies at the heart of our influences, with both epic doom leads and mournful death riffs blending under soaring cleans and anguished screams, culminating in possibly the most heartbreaking and hard-hitting chorus of the album.”
Stream the track everywhere, including YouTube HERE and Bandcamp HERE.
Set for release on April 18th, “In Penitence And Ruin” will be available on LP, CD, MC, and digital formats. Preorders and merchandise can be found at the 20 Buck Spin webshop HERE and Bandcamp HERE.
Track Listing:
1. Incarnadine
2. A Wound Unhealing
3. Angel Of Mercy
4. The Sword Of The Slain
5. Ruin
6. The Penitent
7. Armoured In Shadow
8. …And The Thorn-Choked Flowers Grow
9. Between The Sea And Stars
After recent North American tours with Mares Of Thrace, TRIBUNAL is gearing up for new live dates in support of their latest release. Spring performances are scheduled in British Columbia and Washington, including an appearance at Northwest Terror Fest alongside bands like Agalloch and Demolition Hammer. Stay tuned for more tour announcements throughout the year.
Upcoming Live Shows:
– 4/04/2025 Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC with Deathchant, R.I.P., Killer Deal
– 5/02/2025 Phoenix Bar – Victoria, BC
– 5/10/2025 Northwest Terror Fest @ Neumos & Barboza – Seattle, WA
– 5/11/2025 The Shakedown – Bellingham, WA
TRIBUNAL consists of:
– Soren Mourne: bass, cello, vocals
– Etienne Flinn: guitar, vocals
– Jessica Yang: guitar
– Dallas Alice: keys
– Julia Geaman: drums
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