Listen to new Abhorrent Decimation album The Pardoner

By Scott Munro
( Metal Hammer )
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Exclusive: Abhorrent Decimation stream their new album The Pardoner in full with Metal Hammer

Abhorrent Decimation
Abhorrent Decimation

Abhorrent Decimation have released a stream of their upcoming album The Pardoner exclusively with Metal Hammer.

The record will officially launch on Friday, July 28 via Prosthetic Records - but Metal Hammer readers can hear all 10 tracks now.

The band say: “Immerse yourself in the tale of The Pardoner – a story of deceit, murder and avarice. Take time to understand the narrative at play and enjoy the ‘beginning, middle and end’ of the journey.”

They add: “We are thrilled that Metal Hammer are hosting the exclusive premiere for our new record. With the release of The Pardoner just days away, we are so excited for you all to be able to hear what we have been working on.

“It’s been a real journey these last couple of years and while this record is totally a concept album, it is also the soundtrack to a somewhat troubling, testing and confusing part in all our lives. We persevered and came out the other side. And the result, we feel – is a cohesive and accomplished body of work.”

Abhorrent Decimation continue: “After our last album and lineup changes, we felt we really had to make a statement. Perhaps it was in our heads but after the success of our last record and signing with the guys at Prosthetic, it felt like there was a lot of expectations and pressure.

“We are so confident that we have quashed all those expectations and alleviated that pressure.”

In addition, Abhorrent Decimation have announced a run of shows across the UK over the coming weeks and months, which includes a set at this year’s Bloodstock.

Find details below.

Abhorrent Decimation The Pardoner tracklist

  1. Soothsayer
  2. Heretic Sacrifice
  3. Votive Offerings
  4. Granted Indulgence
  5. Black Candle Gathering
  6. Conspire
  7. A Glass Coffin Burial
  8. A Scythe In The Dark
  9. Host
  10. The Pardoner

Abhorrent Decimation 2017 UK tour dates

Jul 28: Reading The Facebar (Album launch party)
Jul 29: London The Unicorn (Album launch party)
Aug 10: London The Underworld (with Whitechapel)
Aug 12: Bloodstock Open Air
Sep 23: Leeds Temple Of Boom (Slam Fest)
Oct 07: Brighton Mammothfest
Oct 20: Glasgow TBA
Oct 21: Manchester TBA
Oct 31: York The Fulford Arms
Nov 05: London Boston Music Rooms

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Scott Munro
Scott Munro
Louder e-commerce editor

Scott has spent 35 years in newspapers, magazines and online as an editor, production editor, sub-editor, designer, writer and reviewer. Scott joined our news desk in the summer of 2014 before moving to the e-commerce team in 2020. Scott keeps Louder’s buyer’s guides up to date, writes about the best deals for music fans, keeps on top of the latest tech releases and reviews headphones, speakers, earplugs and more. Over the last 10 years, Scott has written more than 11,000 articles across Louder, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer and Prog. He's previously written for publications including IGN, the Sunday Mirror, Daily Record and The Herald newspapers, covering everything from daily news and weekly features, to tech reviews, video games, travel and whisky. Scott's favourite bands are Fields Of The Nephilim, The Cure, New Model Army, All About Eve, The Mission, Cocteau Twins, Drab Majesty, Marillion and Rush.