“That Blood Incantation’s so hot right now.”

And rightfully so. Their latest offering, Absolute Elsewhere showcases not only their incredible talents as musicians and songwriters, but displays a vast variety of musical influences that extends beyond death metal. As I listened, I was delighted to hear various directions ranging from the heavier styles of Opeth and Emperor (Ihsahn), to German prog outfit Eloy, to Alice in Chains, and even sounds similar to the likes of new age pioneer Paul Horn.

“The Stargate” and “The Message” are two tracks each divided into three tablets. They are both truly captivating listens, taking you on a hard head banging ritualistic cosmic transcendental journey which has you back on earth after 43 minute saying “Holy Fuck!”.

It was the last two songs on 2019’s “Hidden History of the Human Race” that really struck a chord with me. The krautrock inspired synth work, although faint in comparison to their latest album, was most certainly a delightful tease to their follow up and even greater shifting “Timewave Zero”, which I thoroughly enjoyed and respected for its drastic and gutsy step away from metal. It only makes sense that “Absolute Elsewhere” brings it ALL in, creating the best of all of Blood Incantation’s worlds.

This is a bar raising album for me. The compositions, performances, and arrangements are very impressive. The metal hits so hard, and their more progressive and atmospheric works are out of this world. Adding Thorsten Quaeschning of Tangerine Dream to the fold is also such an exciting touch. “Absolute Elsewhere” is a sign that the band members are all in a great place together, and I have a feeling that we ain’t seen nothin’ yet.

Blood Incantation tour dates 2024 – 2025

Nov
7
Portland, OR, US
Hawthorne Theatre

Nov
8
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Rickshaw Theatre

Nov
9
Seattle, WA, US
Substation

Nov
11
Berkeley, CA, US
Cornerstone

Nov
12
Los Angeles (LA), CA, US
Regent Theater

Nov
13
Tucson, AZ, US
191 Toole

Nov
15
Austin, TX, US
Come and Take It Live

Nov
16
Dallas, TX, US
Echo Lounge & Music Hall

Nov
18
Atlanta, GA, US
The Masquerade – Hell

Nov
19
Tampa, FL, US
The Orpheum

Nov
21
Asheville, NC, US
The Orange Peel

Nov
22
Richmond, VA, US
Canal Club

Nov
23
Baltimore, MD, US
Baltimore Soundstage

Nov
25
Philadelphia, PA, US
Underground Arts

Nov
26
New York (NYC), NY, US
Elsewhere – The Hall

Nov
27
Boston, MA, US
Brighton Music Hall

Nov
29
Montreal, QC, Canada
Théâtre Fairmount Theatre

Nov
30
Toronto, ON, Canada
Lee’s Palace

Dec
1
Detroit, MI, US
Magic Stick

Dec
3
Chicago, IL, US
Metro

Dec
4
Minneapolis, MN, US
Fine Line

Dec
5
Omaha, NE, US
The Waiting Room Lounge

Apr
19
2025
Gothenburg, Sweden
Pustervik

Apr
23
2025
Stockholm, Sweden
Debaser

Apr
24
2025
Copenhagen, Denmark
Amager Bio

Apr
25
2025
Hamburg, Germany
Docks Hamburg

Apr
26
2025
Berlin, Germany
Columbia Theater

Apr
29
2025
Prague, Czech Republic
Palác Akropolis

Apr
30
2025
Leipzig, Germany
Conne Island

May
1
2025
Cologne, Germany
Gloria

May
2
2025
Antwerp, Belgium
TRIX

May
4
2025
Utrecht, Netherlands
TivoliVredenburg

May
5
2025
Utrecht, Netherlands
TivoliVredenburg

May
7
2025
Paris, France
La Machine du Moulin Rouge

May
8
2025
Zürich, Switzerland
Saal, Dynamo

May
10
2025
Munich, Germany
Feierwerk / Hansa 39

May
11
2025
Vienna, Austria
Szene Wien

Order Absolute Elsewhere by Blood Incantation HERE