WITHERED: "Dualitas' Cover Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled

Blackened doom Georgians WITHERED have unveiled the cover art and track listing for their upcoming album, "Dualitas", due on October 26 via Prosthetic Records. The CD and vinyl versions of the record will have different covers, both of which were created by Paul Romano (MASTODON, TRIVIUM, THE ACACIA STRAIN),who also did the cover for WITHERED's previous LP, "Folie Circulaire". A brand new song will launch next week.

WITHERED's third album (second for Prosthetic Records),"Dualitas" was recorded by KYLESA's Phillip Cope at the Jam Room in Columbia, South Carolina.

Prosthetic has launched a pre-order for the album at the label's official webstore.

The vinyl version of "Dualitas" will be a 500-piece limited-edition gatefold double-LP set on 150-gram wax, which contains the exclusive 33-minute instrumental track "Dwell".

The band will be hosting a "Heavy Metal BBQ and Listening Party" on Sunday, September 26 at 5 p.m, at the Masquerade in Atlanta. This is a free, all-ages event which will feature free food and giveaways.

Commented guitarist/vocalist Mike Thompson: "The artwork for 'Dualitas' is extremely integral to the album.

"I worked very closely with Paul Romano on the album concepts and philosophy to help influence initial art concepts which in turn influenced the development of the music and lyrics.

"We are very lucky to have someone like Paul be so passionate about projects like this.

"With the album being primarily based on multiple perspectives regarding spirituality and life paths, Paul has beautifully visualized it with each character within the layout. He did several paintings for this album that can be found throughout the CD packaging and there are even differing pieces in the vinyl packaging as well.

"The wonderful thing about our relationship with Paul is that we intentionally never give any specifics or expectations about the artwork. I simply discuss the concepts and send him demos for the album and let him have a completely blank canvas.

"My biggest fear is that any expectations we may have would hinder the artwork. As a result, we get these images that go way beyond our wildest expectations.

"Looking at this art generates the same emotions in me as our music does and I hope the listeners can get as much from it as I do. It's truly brilliant."

"Dualitas" track listing:

01. Extinguished With The Weary
02. Residue In The Void
03. Seek the Shrouded
04. Interlude
05. From Shadows
06. The Progenitor's Grasp
07. Aethereal Breath
08. Outro

WITHERED will support DANZIG on this fall's installment of the "Blackest Of The Black Tour" and then joining up with labelmates SKELETONWITCH and LANDMINE MARATHON for the "North American Skullsplitter 2010 Tour".

WITHERED appeared on the "Blackened Fest" in 2009 with MAYHEM, and also toured with WATAIN, MARDUK and appeared at 2009's inaugural Scion Rock Fest, along with SKELETONWITCH, MASTODON, TORCHE and more.

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