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\nOur friends over at Pitchfork are rocking out an exclusive premiere of \u201cPurgatorium\u201d from legendary extreme metal enigmas SIGH. The track comes off the band\u2019s ninth new studio offering entitled In Somniphobia, set for North America release this Tuesday, March 13 via Candlelight Records. The 11-track work of maniacal genius features guest appearances from Massacre\u2019s Kam Lee and Meads Of Asphodel\u2019s Metatron as well as cover illustration by renowned artist Eliran Kantor (Atheist, Testament).
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\nCheck out \u201cPurgatorium\u201d now at THIS LOCATION<\/a>.
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\nFounded in 1990 in Tokyo, Japan, SIGH is known for their wildly unorthodox approach to music and continue to raise eyebrows with their latest output. Their most musically varied and plainly enthralling recording to date, In Somniphobia incorporates everything from heavy metal, classical, jazz, traditional Indian music, Stockhausen, and Xenakis into a enticing concoction of terror. In a 4\/5 review, About.com comments \u201cEvery SIGH record has been its own creative discovery for the metal community, and In Somniphobia is another obtuse record that should find a following from people who like their music weirder than usual.\u201d Revolver gave the record a 4.5\/5 rating noting: \u201cThere is nothing wrong with cracking metal\u2019s mold if the progression is done well, and SIGH have done that, creating a vivid nightmare beyond simple conception,\u201d while Metal Review shared the sentiment with an 8.5\/10 score: \u201cIn Somniphobia is a vast cornucopia of peculiarity, a rich tapestry of things going slightly wrong, and it makes for a captivating and unforgettable listen.\u201d
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\nAnd in case you missed it, you can check out the band\u2019s video for \u201cFar Beneath The In-Between,\u201d hosted by Decibel Magazine last month at THIS LOCATION<\/a>.
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\nSIGH Lineup:
\nMirai Kawashima \u2013 vocals, keyboards
\nShinichi Ishikawa \u2013 guitar
\nSatoshi Fujinami \u2013 bass
\nJunichi Harashima \u2013 drums
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\nDr. Mikannibal \u2013 saxophone, vocals
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