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Torche in studio

Posted by Loren on May 12, 2018

Torche in studio
Torche in studio

Torche has returned to the studio for a new album set for release next year on Relapse.

Not yet titled, the album will be the band's fifth overall. The offered a bried statement about what hey have in store:

“The new record has a great balance of new elements that have become a part of our sound over the last couple years, which is very exciting for us," Torche said collectively. "We're pushing classic signatures of our sonic identity, and bringing new vibes to the table. This time around there's going to more dynamics while pushing our 'wall of sound' nature much further.”

The group last released Restarter.

Torche in studio
Torche in studio

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