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Venamoris (Paula and Dave Lombardo) share “Truth”

VENAMORIS (PAULA AND DAVE LOMBARDO) SHARE “TRUTH”

TAKEN FROM THE ALBUM,
TO CROSS OR TO BURN

THEIR SECOND FULL-LENGTH AND IPECAC DEBUT ARRIVES
28TH FEB 2025

PREORDERS NOW AVAILABLE

Venamoris, the darkly romantic duo of Paula and Dave Lombardo, release “Truth” today, the final preview from their forthcoming album, To Cross or To Burn, out Feb. 28 via Ipecac Recordings.

Following the haunting “In The Shadows” and the ethereal “Spiderweb,” “Truth” explores raw self-reflection, wrapping hypnotic melodies around cinematic, John Barry-influenced soundscapes.

“’Truth’ is an ode to past mistakes and patterns we repeat until the lessons finally take hold,” Paula shares. “Pain is a gift, if we allow it to be.”

“Simplicity is the approach here,” Dave offers. “When the lyrics and melody are strong, there is no need for frills. Don’t mask the message.”

“There’s a confidence in this body of work,” Paula adds. “An overall vibe of heaviness that was unexpected. Verses of hard truths now bound in acceptance. The soul-searching continues.”

WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO FOR “TRUTH” BELOW:

The indefatigable Dave Lombardo’s bona fides as a world-class drummer are well-known. While he drafted the blueprint that would define thrash-metal drumming, he’s also applied his finesse to solo percussion (2023’s Rites Of Percussion), hip hop and classical music, as well as boundary-pushing recordings and performances with everyone from John Zorn’s ensembles to punk icons Misfits and Mr. Bungle. To Cross Is To Burn is another milestone in his storied career, where he’s added guitar, bass and considerable production techniques to his sonic skill-set.
Canadian-born Paula Lombardo began her musical career at 18 as a backing singer for Las Vegas icon Wayne Newton, performing multiple shows in the demanding Vegas circuit before relocating to Nashville to further her musical career. A dynamic musical force, she combines impressive vocal prowess, a deftness on piano and synthesizers with a natural instinct for crafting alluring lyrics, melodies and arrangements.

To Cross or To Burn is now available for pre-order with the collection available digitally, on CD and on both white and limited-edition red vinyl.

To Cross Or To Burn album artwork

TO CROSS OR TO BURN TRACK LIST:

01 – STAY WITH ME

02 – IN THE SHADOWS [video]

03 – TRUTH [video]

04 – STAIN OF PAIN

05 – SPIDERWEB [video]

06 – BURNT PAPER

07 – HOLDING ON TO NOTHING

08 – ANIMAL MAGNETISM [video]

09 – NUMB

10 – TO CROSS OR TO BURN

all songs written by Paula Lombardo
except “Animal Magnetism” written by Rudolf Schenker
engineered & produced by Dave Lombardo
mixed by David A. Lombardo
mastering: Golden Mastering

art & design by Chippy (Heung-Heung CHIN)

all instrumentation Paula & Dave Lombardo
vocals Paula Lombardo

featuring Special Guest Performers:
contrabass Trevor Dunn (Stay with Me)
bass Ra Diaz (Stain of Pain)
guitar Alex Skolnick {Stain of Pain, Burnt Paper)
guitar Gary Holt (Animal Magnetism)

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