Anubis – Anthromorphide (CD)

M-Theory Audio are pleased to bring you the new album 'Anthromorphicide' from Los Angeles' ANUBIS. ANUBIS are ever-present and productive and quickly upon the heels of their label debut and last May's 'The Puppeteers' EP comes a new full-length. "'Anthromorphide' translates to the death of the human form, a word meaning the transformation, evolution or the shedding of one's form and the embracing of another," explains Devin. "We've chosen this as the name of our second album as it is a perfect snapshot of a band evolving in real time. We've had a lot of members, and a lot of different artistic goals in the past year and a half and all of them have left a mark on this album in one way or another. Not least of which, of course, is the decision to bring aboard a new second vocalist with 85% of the album already in the can. You're going to hear a lot of different styles and guest performances, some of which will come as a complete surprise to a lot of people no matter how close you've been following us. One thing that has remained completely unchanged, since the first days of this band is our genuine passion for combining melody and heaviness in new and unique ways." The album continues to broaden the palette from which ANUBIS paint to create something fierce, intense and aggressive while keeping the traditional and melodic tendencies of their debut 'Dark Paradise' still alive. ANUBIS began in 2019 as an outlet for singer Devin Reiche to broaden his horizons from simply playing bass in Hatchet and to relish in creating traditional metal inspired by his influences and to use his voice. Joined by bassist Will Buckley the group released several EPs and singles over the years building a reputation online and in southern California, culminating in the signing to M-Theory Audio and the release of their proper debut 'Dark Paradise' in 2024. While continual line-up turnover has plagued them nothing has stopped ANUBIS from continually writing, recording and performing. The current line-up is rounded out by Ulises Hernandez (Novareign, Judicator) on guitar, David Velez (Witherfall) on drums, vocalist Hanna Preston, and the returning Justin Escamilla (Tower Guard) on guitar. ANUBIS has shared stages all over the west coast and through Texas alongside names such as Delain, Xandria, Warbringer, Omnium Gatherum, Aether Realm, Artillery, Tyr, Seven Kingdoms, Striker, Lutharo, Silver Talon, and more.