Metal Anarchy

Umbra Vitae (Converge, The Red Chord, Twitching Tongues, etc.) have premiered a new song titled “Belief Is Obsolete.” This track is from the band’s new album “Light Of Death,” which will be released on June 7.

Sean Martin (Twitching Tongues) said the following:

“This song came from a demo I recorded at ye olde home studio although, as with all of the songs on this record, we managed to make it sound even more disgusting in the best possible way! I like Swedish Death Metal and Thrash, can you tell? Big, mean, hairy end riff to carry you out.”

Jacob Bannon (Converge) continued:

“Musically, ‘Belief Is Obsolete‘ is signature Sean Martin Bay Area Thrash worship. The performances from all of us on this one are completely redlined from beginning to end. Lyrically I explore the idea that ‘belief’ in the traditional sense is obsolete in the modern age we live in. It is abused as a shield and weapon socially, politically, and spiritually, ultimately becoming a burden for all.”

Greg Weeks (The Red Chord) added:

“One of the great perks of being in this band is that at any moment there could be a crushing song written by Sean Martin in a google drive that you have access to that very few people do. This is an example of such a song. Hard hitting and riff heavy Belief is Obsolete gets me juiced!”

Mike McKenzie (The Red Chord) also commented:

“[The song] has a pretty meaty ending with an over the top lead in to a big riff that is incredibly fun to play. I can’t wait to play this song live.”

“Light Of Death” Track Listing:

01. “Leave Of Absence”
02. “Belief Is Obsolete”
03. “Clear Cutter”
04. “Anti-Spirit Machine”
05. “Reality In Retrograde”
06. “Past Tense”
07. “Velvet Black”
08. “Twenty-Twenty Vision”
09. “Algorithm Of Fear”
10. “Empty Vessel”
11. “Cause & Effect”
12. “Deep End”
13. “Nature vs. Nurture”
14. “Fatal Flaw”
15. “Light Of Death”

Tour Dates:

06/07 Cambridge, MA – Sonia (feat. The Hope Conspiracy, Colin Of Arabia, & New Lows)
06/08 Brooklyn, NY – Meadows (feat. The Hope Conspiracy, This Is Hell, & Staticlone)
06/09 Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church (feat. The Hope Conspiracy, Scarab, & Staticlone)