THE BEAST

Release Date: 5/18/24

Genre Description: Brutal Death Metal

FFO: Deeds of Flesh, Inherit Disease, Enmity

Location: Simi Valley, CA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

VIROLOGIST UNLEASHES SECOND EP: "AMELIORATING VICISSITUDES"

Southern California Brutal Death Metal Band Continues Their Relentless Assault

Southern California's brutal death metal force, Virologist, is set to release their second EP, "Ameliorating Vicissitudes," on May 18th via the New Standard Elite (NSE) label. This eagerly awaited release marks a significant milestone for the band as it introduces their full lineup and showcases their evolution into a formidable force within the genre.

"Ameliorating Vicissitudes" features two new tracks that delve deeper into the realms of classic brutal death metal while incorporating fresh elements brought by the band's new members. With Emrys Mellinger and Zach Klain on guitars, Ethan Shadman on drums, Sam Little on bass and Daniel Esquivel on vocals, Virologist is poised to deliver a punishing onslaught of sound.

Mixed and mastered by Josh Welshman from Defeated Sanity, this release exemplifies the uncompromisingly brutal raw sound of the new brutal death metal generation. Alongside the NSE bands Regurgitated Entrails, Nuclear Remains, Submerged, and Necrotic Infibulation, this tag proves the label's ability to nurture new and emerging extreme music talents. 

Virologist's first EP, "Promo 2023," was a solo effort by Mellinger. The addition of the new lineup members has enriched the band's sound and expanded upon the foundation laid by the previous release. Guitars, bass, and vocals for the new EP were recorded at Mellinger's home studio, while the drums were tracked at Captain's Quarters studio in Ventura, California, by Armand John Anthony of Night Demon and Cirith Ungol.

With a lineup ranging in age from 17 to 19, Virologist is already gearing up to hit the studio again to record a full-length album, also set for release through New Standard Elite.

To celebrate the release of "Ameliorating Vicissitudes," Virologist will be performing at Slam Diego Deathfest in La Jolla, California, on May 18th alongside several other NSE bands. Fans can also catch them at Texas Domination Fest this September, where they're sure to deliver a crushing live performance.

"Ameliorating Vicissitudes" will be available on CD and across all major streaming platforms, including YouTube.

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Photo credit - Steve Martinez/Twisted Tripod Photography 

Line-up:

    Ethan Shadman - Drums
    Emrys Mellinger - Guitars, Backing Vocals
    Daniel Esquivel - Vocals
    Sam Little - Bass
    Zach Klain - Guitars

Recording Credits:

    Drums recorded at Captain's Quarters, engineered by Armand John Anthony.
    Guitars, bass, and vocals recording engineered by Emrys Mellinger.
    Additional recording engineered by Mike Mellinger.
    Mixed and mastered by Josh Welshman.

Follow the band at these links:

https://virologistband.com/
https://www.instagram.com/virologist.bdm?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
https://www.facebook.com/virologistband?mibextid=AEUHqQ
https://virologist.bandcamp.com/album/promo-2023