Godsticks – Void

Limited 'pearl sunrise' colored vinyl LP pressing. VOiD is Godsticks' darkest, heaviest & most uncompromising album to date. Both lyrically & musically, 'VOiD' reflects a disillusionment with a world increasingly defined by division, ideological rigidity, & the loss of nuance. The album documents a conscious withdrawal from the noise - a retreat into a personal void. Much of 'VOiD' is driven by frustration with the binary nature of modern discourse, where context & intent are routinely discarded in favour of winning arguments. The record rejects that environment entirely, choosing introspection over confrontation, & exploring Darran Charles' (lyricist & vocals) balancing of misanthropy with optimism & isolation with connection. The writing process for 'VOiD' was exacting & often punishing, with songs repeatedly reworked in pursuit of emotional impact. Long-standing collaborators Tom Price & Gavin Bushell play a vital role throughout, while the introduction of new bassist Francis George - the band's first line-up change in twelve years - brings a subtle but important shift in the overall feel of the rhythm section.

1. M.I.A. (04:08)
2. Hold Back (04:41)
3. Watch it Burn (03:05)
4. Master Of A Plan (04:47)
5. Torn Again (05:31)
6. Can’t Withstand (05:07)
7. Ruthless Coward (04:28)
8. Talking Through Walls Pt 1 (03:28)
9. Talking Through Walls Pt 2 (04:30)
10. Hope is Burning (04:55)

Label: Kscope Import

Catalog: 4483071

Genre: Heavy Metal