Scorpion Tea
After taking time to grieve the death of cultural icon and longtime collaborator Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, Edley ODowd (Psychic TV, Toilet Boys) journeyed internationally to reconnect with songwriter Christian Cruz, bass player Fern Puma, and lyricist Anthony Diaz to create a new experimental/death rock project.
Self-described by drummer ODowd as “a band of monsters playing broken instruments,” Scorpion Tea formed through the bonds of friendship, having survived the New York City punk and hardcore scenes together. Meshing cultural influences from Ecuador, Colombia, Eastern Europe, and Puerto Rico with their collective thirst for punk, goth, death rock, and city pop, Scorpion Tea has created a sound described by vocalist Anthony Diaz as “the phonic expression of a den of ravenous creatures.”
Fern Puma’s bass lines, dripping with dapper strength, smartly pair with songwriter and guitarist Christian Cruz’s delectable, unnerving riffs and the bold flavor of Edley’s thunderous, yet sensitive drumming while Anthony’s involute lyrical profile elicits an impending storm over a haunted forest. The resulting noise is a harmonious blend with a rich and complex profile that anyone with an ear for the heavy will enjoy.
The group’s self-titled debut album, recorded at Studio 22 in Los Angeles by Tomas Dolas (of Osees), available now on limited edition mystery-colored vinyl with metallic foil-stamped jacket, is a captivating immersion of dark, heavy, and psychedelic where creativity knows no bounds.
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"Heavy death rock with some sick riffs, gloom and slowly mounting dread." - Razorcake
“Solid debut driven by impressive guitar. It’s a raw and merciless production covered with darkness and a ‘no compromises’ attitude.” - Side-Line Magazine
"Hard mean motorcycle revving skids on the floor of a condemned church." - Sounds and Shadows
"Not content to borrow from the stylistic trends of past decades, Scorpion Tea manages to quite naturally combine noise rock saturated with the gothic gloom of the early 80's and still offers a powerful twist as part of the canon of modern post-rock." - Kaaoszine
"A merciless death rock masterpiece. The group’s abilities are truly remarkable." - White Light // White Heat
GT054. 2023. Professionally manufactured, packaged and shrink-wrapped in clear jewel case. Open edition.
Tracklist:
1. Take Solace in Suffering (5:01)
2. Exacting Father (4:00)
3. In a Vile Suit (3:34)
4. They’re Thriving Without Us (3:47)
5. Six Souls Afloat (3:44)
6. Clandestine Whispers (5:11)
7. Scarlet Misquote (3:58)
8. Summer in the Shade (3:39)
9. Obsidian Promises (4:27)
10. Panic Attack (3:44)