CÖKÜS (Doom Metal – USA 🇺🇸 ) – Their new album “An Hour of Lies” is out now via Qumran Records #cokus #doommetal #heavymetal
*****FOR FANS OF:
Saint Vitus, The Obsessed, Pentagram, Cathedral, Trouble, Count Raven, Goatsnake, The Living Fields, Earthen Grave, Earthride
GENRES:
Doom Metal
Arising from the heart of the Chicago underground metal scene, ÇÖKÜŞ arrives with their debut album, An Hour Of Lies, confirmed for September 13th release on Qumran Records.
ÇÖKÜŞ is the product of ten years of mostly virtual collaboration between former Earthen Grave bandmates, vocalist Mark Weiner, drummer Chris Wozniak (Vanishment, Lair Of The Minotaur), and guitarist Jason Muxlow (Witchcryer, The Living Fields). Even though Muxlow and Wozniak had moved thousands of miles away after the abrupt conclusion of Earthen Grave in 2013, the three stayed in touch, trading riffs, beats, and lyrics from their respective corners of the United States. The material that emerged saw influences from the usual suspects — Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Trouble, Dio — as well as old favorites like Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, and Kyuss.
Shortly before the pandemic, the group started meeting periodically in Chicago to write and record. Embracing a shorter, more polished format than their previous engagement, they privately released a demo under the moniker WMW in 2020, which generated a lot of buzz and positive feedback among those who had access to the recording. In 2021, the group re-branded as ÇÖKÜŞ (pronounced cho-koosh; Turkish for “decline” or “collapse”) and recruited bassist and longtime friend Patrick Green to complete the lineup and the material which will become the band’s debut album. Soon after, they were joined by another old friend, Steve Ligeza (Torg, Makahiya), on second guitar, and ÇÖKÜŞ began playing live.
Bass and vocals recorded in Chicago, IL
Guitars recorded in Austin, TX
Drums recorded at Berwyn Recording, Berwyn, IL
Music by Jason Muxlow
Lyrics by Mark Weiner
Mixed by Chris Wozniak
Mastered by Chris Hanzsek
ÇÖKÜŞ’ first album, An Hour Of Lies, was captured in three states – Illinois, Washington, and Texas – the drums and vocals recorded by John E. Bohmher, Jr. at Berwyn Recording, the bass recorded by Patrick Green, and the guitars recorded by Jason Muxlow, the finished recordings were mixed by Chris Wozniak and mastered by Chris Hanzsek (Melvins, Soundgarden, Helms Alee). The visual elements including the logo, album and single art, and video content was handled by Tom Denney (Soilent Green, Weedeater, Rwake).
An Hour Of Lies will be released on CD and digital platforms on Friday, September 13th. Preorders are live at the Qumran Records webshop HERE and Bandcamp HERE.
ÇÖKÜŞ:
Mark Weiner – vocals
Jason Muxlow – guitar
Steve Ligeza – guitar
Patrick Green – bass
Chris Wozniak – drums
Band Links:
https://www.facebook.com/cokus60638
https://www.instagram.com/cokus_band666
https://www.facebook.com/qumranrecords
https://www.instagram.com/qumranrecords
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