Philip H. Anselmo (Pantera, Down), Derek Engemann (Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals), John Jarvis (Nest, Agoraphobic Nosebleed), Mark Kloeppel (Misery Index), Adam Jarvis (Pig Destroyer, Misery Index, Lock Up).

…will release their long awaited full-length, ‘Gold’, on February 21st, 2025 via Housecore Records in North America and Nuclear Blast in Europe. Deepening the experience set forth on SCOUR’s previously released EP trilogy, ‘Gold’ pulls the listener through a blistering vortex of speed, aggression, and, above all, absolute horror. Drawing from a deep framework of literary horror masterworks, it guides the listener beyond the realm of death and through the metaphysical anomalies of a disheveled and decaying mind. In-so-which the pall of a savage universe is lifted, an inconceivable puppet master revealed, the remaining self of the listener excruciatingly dissolved, and left asking, “who is it that pulls the strings?” Musically, band fuses the raw aggression of black metal with grindcore, punk, and thrash influences, manifesting a sound that honors extreme metal’s roots while pushing it into modern territory. Their minimalist approach is relentless and brutal, perfectly embodying this vision. In advance the band unveils first single, ‘Infusorium’ and its accompanying video, filmed and edited by Malcolm Pugh. Comments Engemann: “SCOUR is storming back onto the scene with our new single, ‘Infusorium’ a relentless blend of intricate guitar work and raw, unforgiving intensity. This track raises the bar, with more intricate guitar work, and featuring a searing solo by Mark Kloeppel, undoubtedly some of his finest work that cuts straight to the core. “Inspired by Jon Padgett’s haunting short novel, song, the lyrics channel the story’s eerie depth and darkness, bringing a literary edge to the metal mayhem. As the lead single and first music video from our upcoming full length album, proves the SCOUR is fiercer and more dynamic. The SCOUR boys are back, more ripping than ever!”. ‘Gold’, which features cover art by Cain Gillis, will be available on CD, LP, limited edition cassette (US only), and digital formats.

‘Gold’ Tracklisting:
1. Cross
2. Blades
3. Infusorium
4.Ornaments
5. Coin
6. Evil
7. Devil
8. Contaminated
9. Hell
10. Invoke
11. Gold
12. Angels
13. Serve