‘Famine’ out November 3rd on Revelation Records.

Lauded Philadelphia band Paint It Black have shared ‘Dominion’ the second single from the upcoming record ‘Famine’, set for release November 3rd on Revelation Records. Following the hard-stomping ‘Famine’, ‘Dominion’ is two minutes of ripping, melody fueled hardcore shouting at the exploitation of a thoughts and prayers filled society. Ink & Dagger guitarist Don DeVore brings his off-kilter approach to the song, contributing a distinct riff. Expanding on the song’s sentiment, the band states:

“This song is our attempt to address our country’s frightening slide into right wing theocracy. Aside from direct assaults on reproductive freedom and free speech, the nastiest trick that religious fundamentalism plays on the faithful is the promise of a better life after the one we’re currently living. Rather than critiquing or challenging an economic arrangement that guarantees a life of toil and struggle or abject poverty for most humans, so that a very small number of people can accumulate wealth, we’re offered the narrative that suffering in this life has meaning and will grant us admission into the hereafter. In this way, fundamentalist organized religion protects power and wealth. The idea that the natural world was created for humans to exploit is the reason the world is on fire.”

After selling out their November 4th record release show in less than 24 hours, Paint It Black have added a second show on November 5th, both at the First Unitarian Church in Philadelphia. Support for 11/4 comes from with support from Pegboy, Radiator Hospital, and The HIRS Collective and 11/5 is The Messthetics, Spaced, Raskol,. The band is also set to perform at this year’s edition of The Fest in Gainesville, FL on October 28th.

‘Famine’ Tracklist:

1. Famine

2. Dominion

3. Safe

4. Exploitation Period

5. Serf City, U.S.A.

6. The Unreasonable Silence

7. Namesake

8. City Of The Dead

Upcoming Shows:

10/28 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest

11/4 – Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church w/ Pegboy, Radiator Hospital, HIRS Collective

11/5 – Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church w/ The Messthetics, Spaced, Raskol

Photo Credit: Danika Zandboer