Dawn Of Ouroboros share new single and music video ‘Slipping Burgundy’

DAWN OF OUROBOROS has shared Slipping Burgundy, the second single to be taken from their forthcoming third album, Bioluminescence, which is set for release via Prosthetic Records on March 7. The Oakland, CA blackened progressive metal band has shared an accompanying music video for the track, taking primary influence from the recently departed legendary filmmaker David Lynch.

Stream Slipping Burgundy via Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Bandcamp and Spotify
Pre-order Bioluminescence here.

Speaking on the single, DAWN OF OUROBOROS‘s Tony Thomas (guitar) comments:

“The surrealism and dark moodiness of David Lynch films has long been a influence on our music both sonically and visually. Slipping Burgundy was heavily inspired by the Black Lodge from Twin Peaks. Both in its mood and the look of the video we created.”

Speaking directly on what the song means to her, Chelsea Murphy (vocals) writes:

“The rich, deep hue of burgundy envelops the senses, evoking a sense of warmth and intimacy that ignites passion. In its lush embrace, one can find a profound release, where desires intertwine and the boundaries of pleasure dissolve.

“In addition we would like to add that David Lynch developed chaotic, beautiful and endlessly creative realms that have served as a personal refuge to explore for decades. We are endlessly thankful to him and his contributions to the world and influence on our art. We proudly dedicate this single in his honor, the video serves as a visual representation of our appreciation of him.”

Creatively spearheaded by guitarist Tony Thomas (also of Botanist) and vocalist Chelsea Murphy, DAWN OF OUROBOROS conjures up an atmospheric blend of black and death metal. Whilst Chelsea’s distinctive vocals both scathe and soothe, there is a vicious underpinning of progressive and propulsive extremity that unites their sound into something cohesive and alluring. Outside the band, Tony works as a molecular biologist – his thorough and research driven approach to his job carries over to the way he creates within the band. In contrast, Chelsea frequently improvises her vocal parts in the studio, allowing pure emotion to guide the development of lyrical concepts and delivery.

Writing for Bioluminescence started before their sophomore album, Velvet Incandescence, had even hit the streets; never ones to rest on their laurels, DAWN OF OUROBOROS were already feeling out their next steps and embracing their most adventurous songwriting journey to date. The album is peppered with odd time signatures and built from unorthodox song structures that draw from jazz influences as much as they do from any extreme metal inspirations.

Lyrically inspired by nature and more specifically on Bioluminescence, inspired by the ocean, the flora, fauna and alchemical magic of the sea provides a rich seam of poetic beauty for the band to explore. Chelsea comments:

“Much like emotion, bioluminescence is a vibrant reaction to things in its environment.The contrast of harsh black metal shrieks and smooth, jazzesque moments mirrors the untamable nature of the ocean.

An abyssal, claustrophobic thread runs through to the sound of the album itself – expanding and contracting as the songs undulate and pulsate. Bioluminescence was primarily self recorded before the mixing was handled by Lewis Johns at The Ranch in Southampton, UK, and mastering by Grant Berry at Fader Mastering in Manchester, UK. Additional engineering was then completed by Nick Loiacono at Fang Studios in San Mateo, before the ethereal artwork was crafted by Alex Eckman Lawn.

DAWN OF OUROBOROS are illuminating the path forward as they approach the release of Bioluminescence. Once again they find themselves with much to celebrate as an even brighter future beckons.

Bioluminescence tracklist:
1. Bioluminescence
2. Nebulae
3. Slipping Burgundy
4. Poseidon’s Hymn
5. Dueling Sunsets
6. Static Repetition
7. Fragile Tranquility
8. Mournful Ambience

DAWN OF OUROBOROS is:
Chelsea Murphy – Vocals
Tony Thomas – Guitars/Synths
Ian Baker – Bass/Piano
Ron Bertrand – Drums