Extreme metal band Indestructible Noise Command (I.N.C.) will release their brand new concept album, Black Hearse Serenade, on October 21st via Ferocious Records (an affiliate of CDS Records, LLC). A new lyric video for the album cut, "Stirring The Flock", can be seen below:

The album art for Black Hearse Serenade was illustrated by world-renowned dark artist Sam Shearon. Shearon’s countless creations include cover art for many popular mediums, including album art for bands such as Ministry, Biohazard, Rob Zombie, and more.

I.N.C. guitarist Erik Barath states, “The art reflect the theme that religion can be used as a weapon by those who dwell in its darkest corners.”

Barath offers more details on the concept behind Black Hearse Serenade: “Black Hearse Serenade tells a story, set in Southern California, about a broken man, his congregation of runaways, junkies and lost souls and a murderous path to finality.  A childhood filled with embarrassment and shame, born of religious zealotry and an overbearing mother, that broken child has now become a man.”

 

 

Black Hearse Serenade tracklisting:

“Stirring The Flock”
“Sainted Sinners”
“Cyanide And Whiskey”
“Organ Grinder”
“Black Hearse Serenade”
“The Lies We Devour”
“Lucky #7”
“Invite This Plague”
“No Turning Back”
“Love Like Napalm”

Track-by-track video:

The bulk of Black Hearse Serenade was recorded at Dexters Lab Recording, the studio owned and operated by Nick Bellmore (otherwise known as Nicholas T. Rage from Toxic Holocaust, who personally engineered and mixed the album). All of Erik Barath’s lead guitars and piano/keyboard parts were recorded in Cyprus with Philip Zilfo. Black Hearse Serenade was then mastered by Jeff Lipton at Peerless Mastering.

Studio report:

Black Hearse Serenade marks a substantial step forward for I.N.C., while also representing a bit of a departure from the sound they’ve been recognized for in the past. Fans should expect the unexpected with Black Hearse Serenade, as each song has its own, unique DNA. I.N.C. has broken out of the thrash box with this album, and hopes to bring their existing fans along for the ride.

I.N.C. will hit the road with Tantric this fall. See below for a full listing of tour dates.

November

5 - Colorado Springs, CO - Sunshine Studios Live
7 - Las Vegas, NV - The Divebar
8 - West Hollywood - Whiskey A Go Go
10 - Phoenix, AZ - Joe’s Grotto
12 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater - Lounge
13 - Denver, CO - The Roxy Theatre
14 - Waterloo, IA - Spicoli’s Grill/The Reverb Rock Garden
15 - Cherry Valley, IL - Take 20
16 - Ringle, WI - Q&Z; Expo Center
18 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue - 7th St. Entry
19 - Madison, WI - The Annex at the Red Zone
20 - Lafayette, IN - Hideaway Bar & Grill
21 - Westland, MI - The Token Lounge
22 - Battle Creek, MI - The Music Factory
23 - Akron, OH - Ripper's Rock House