Live Gigs

‘Signs Of The Swarm + To The Grave + Harbinger

‘Signs Of The Swarm + To The Grave + Harbinger

Deathcore was once dismissed as a trend, so it’s ironic that it now has trends within itself.
Downtempo, slamming and now blackened variants of the style have dominated its scene at
various points, with many bands jumping ship.
Pittsburgh’s Signs of the Swarm aren’t just any band, though. They’re a once–a–generation
beacon that radiates the sounds that surrounded them, preserving history by reframing it. On
fourth LP Absolvere, they’re bleak without being blackened, smashing without being slam, and
downtempo as a choice rather than a stylistic confine. And as many of their deathcore peers
experiment with adding singing, often gruff in tone, they add a more ethereal style that soothes
on “Dreaming Desecration” and “Death Whistle.”
The band contrasts that with some of the most brutal moments in their eight–year career, with
riffs more punishing than pensive and a rhythm section that frames them in creatively
cacophonic ways. Above it all, they’re utilizing vocalist David Simonich monstrous range in a
much fuller capacity than on his debut, 2019’s Vital Deprivation.
That transitional album found the band experimenting to re–find their footing, which here lands
on solid ground through the addition of guitarist Jeff Russo, a former bandmate of Simonich’s fin
Improvidence. The proof is in the placing, with Absolvere landing at #15 on “Current Hard Music
Albums,” #21 on “Top New Artist Albums” and #139 on “Heatseekers.”
Behind the cohesive crusher is drummer–turned–bassist–turned–drummer Bobby Crow, who
acted as de facto producer, arranging the riffs written across Skype to make the songs more
than the sum of their parts.
This gave Simonich a lofty platform from which to roar about the real (loved ones struggling with
addiction, submitting one’s self wholly to art despite negativity swirling about) and the surreal;
he or his characters beg for the release of death only to be denied. “Nameless” centers around
a character collecting souls marked by death to receive its blessing, while “Blood Seal” follows a
ritual to summon it. “Dreaming Desecration” and “Hollow Prison” are two sides of the same coin.
When one finds themselves trapped in a meaningless existence, they can either attempt to
escape through murderous hallucinations or succumb to the grave, respectively.
“Death Whistle” is the penultimate song, closing the album and the writing sessions for
Absolvere with a tale concluding in sweet release. The piercing screech of the titular whistle
contrasts with a subtle serenade.
Indeed, sometimes contrast can be a perfect complement, but more often that effect is achieved
when paired with something more in–line. So it is when Ben Duerr (Shadow of Intent) and Alex
Erian (Despised Icon) join the band for growls and shouts, where Signs of the Swarm filter their
guests’ bands through their own sound. Instead of taking away from their identity, it expands it.
They’re steadily expanding their global reach, too. In the few short months since Absolvere’s
release, Signs of the Swarm have toured with the likes of Fit for an Autopsy, Born of Osiris and
Shadow of Intent. Forthcoming domination campaigns of Europe and Australia will be added to
their tenure with Aborted, Lorna Shore, Brand of Sacrifice and more. Forget the signs, the
swarm is already here, and it’s growing larger and louder every day.

Tickets

The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.
Tickets are no longer available

When

Where

Time

Price

Got a Question?

FAQ 1
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
Is there a dress code?

We do not have a dress code here at Corporation. You’re free to express yourself in any clothing you feel comfortable in (as long as you’re wearing something!)

Can I buy tickets on the door?

Yes. But we heavily advise buying a ticket in advance to ensure your entry as club nights sell out frequently. The venue management reserves the rights to admission into the venue for any reasonable circumstances (such as excessive alcohol consumption, being under the influence of drugs, threatening behavior) even if you have already bought a ticket in advance.  

Do you have a cloakroom?

Yes we have a cloakroom for both club nights and live events. It’s £2 per item. 

Do you take cash or card?

We take both cash and card on the door and on our bars. 

Do you have a lost property?

Yes. Below is the link to our lost property page. Items are kept for 1 month.  After this, they are given to charity. 

https://www.facebook.com/corp.lostproperty

What forms of ID do you accept?

Passport (UK or International) Unexpired

Driving license or provisional license (UK or International) Unexpired 

Proof of age cards with PASS Logo on (Citizenship cards) 

EU National Identity card unexpired

Similar gigs

More Gigs

WordPress Cookie Notice by Real Cookie Banner