Blackened experimentalists Tombs' music is as gloomy as their name suggests, but crafted with a brilliant shine that's reflected in the title of their latest record, Savage Gold. This dichotomy extends itself to the personality of bandleader and guitarist/vocalist Mike Hill, who spoke with us about the deadly inspiration behind their new album during a recent interview with Exclaim! TV's Aggressive Tendencies.
Listening to Savage Gold, you'd certainly hear the first bit — if the album is anything, it's definitely savage — but its sonicallysilver gold lining is truly what defines the album. Hill talked with us about the personal philosophy that inspired the album, his views on death as a transformation, alchemy, expanding the band's sound and more.
Watch the interview below and then listen to their latest masterpiece here.
Interviewed and edited by Bradley Zorgdrager
Filmed by Katherine Kwan
Listening to Savage Gold, you'd certainly hear the first bit — if the album is anything, it's definitely savage — but its sonically
Watch the interview below and then listen to their latest masterpiece here.
Interviewed and edited by Bradley Zorgdrager
Filmed by Katherine Kwan