Momentary Lapse

As you may have noticed, this blog has not been updated regularly.  This is not because things are quiet on the Humut Tabal front, but rather, the opposite.  We have been maintaining our consistent show schedule, and our split with Plutonian Shore, "Oaths ov Stygian Dusk" was released on Tuesday.  In addition, we are opening up for the mighty Absu on October 22nd, which will complete a lifelong dream of mine to open for the Dallas metal gods.  Furthermore, another Morgengrau show has been booked for early October, the details of which will be released soon.  The upcoming months are going to be met with utmost anticipation, and we look forward to unleashing hell upon our audiences.  The peons will be smote. 

Pathway to Shamash

This entry was somewhat lengthier, but a problem with this blog's HTML forced me to start over from scratch.  In essence, Morgengrau played its first show on July 2nd at the Korova basement in San Antonio, and I can safely say that it was one of the best nights of my life.  All of my bandmates brought their "A" game, and it was an honor to share the stage with them.  I feel obligated to mention that this was Nick's first show, and he absolutely surpassed everyone's expectations to deliver an amazing set.  Adding to the joy of the night was whenever two former members of Demolition Hammer showed up at the venue, and while they did not make it in time for our set, the mention of an Exhorder cover had them impressed.  Demolition Hammer has been one of my favorite bands for years now, and I am very glad to have met them.  Also, special thanks must go to Zvs of Plutonian Shore, who once again helped me out by loaning me his amp.  We are eternally grateful.

Setlist:

Extrinsic Pathway
Ordered Eastward (Hail of Bullets cover)
The Sickening Dwell (Asphyx cover)
Chronic Infection (Pestilence cover)
Shamash Enlighten
Out of the Body (Pestilence cover)
A.L. (Exhorder cover)

I dedicate this entry to the numerous fans who tore things up in the mosh pit at the end of our set.  You are truly the best we could ask for.  Special thanks go to E.A., who provided me with water when I was dehydrated three songs into our set (apropos given Pestilence's "Dehydrated").  To the numerous people who asked:  Don't worry, we will be back soon enough.  In case you missed out, I believe that these videos will tell much of the story:

Preparation for a Pathway

Five things:

1)  I spent most of yesterday falling into a pit of madness.  While I am back in the realm of the sane, that journey was a most fitting to prepare for the chaos of tomorrow's show in San Antonio.  Any and all attendees should be prepared.  Njord and I will also be performing with Somniferum, so come out early and rage with us.  This will be my second time sharing the stage with Plutonian Shore and my first time sharing it with Emperial Massacre, so I can't wait.  See you all there!

2)  In Morgengrau news, our first show is next week at the Korova on July 2nd.  Come out and hear some bludgeoning originals as well as some old-school Pestilence and Asphyx songs performed by tried-and-true metalheads who don't know the meaning of the word "commercial".

3)  A new show is in the works that is highly anticipated.  All I'll say is:  Texas black metal fans: brace yourselves.

4)  The artwork for the Plutonian Shore/Humut Tabal split has been revealed.  Naturally, it looks superb.  Details will be revealed soon.

Initiation

In keeping with the model of Averse Sefira's Wrath, Demilich's Antti Boman, Triptykon's Tom G. Warrior, and Impaled's Ross Sewage (all musicians I greatly admire on a personal level), I, Prokingu of Humut Tabal, Somniferum, and Morgengrau (among others) have decided to start a chronicle of my performing history that would be most suited to this format (as opposed to other writing outlets that I partake in).  I will be contributing show write-ups, studio updates, and things of that nature, so anyone interested can keep up-to-date.  A complete list of booked shows can be found below.

UPCOMING SHOW SCHEDULE:

June:

3rd - Somniferum/Humut Tabal @Zombies, 4202 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio with Woods of Ypres, Vesperian Sorrorow, Plutonian Shore, and Spectral Manifest at 7:00PM.  $10. 

10th - Humut Tabal @Walters on Washington, 4215 Washington Ave, Houston with Spectral Manifest, Mhinotahn, Sculpting Atrocity, Bound in Flesh at 8:00.  $8 in advance/$10 at doors.

July:

2nd - Morgengrau @The Korova (basement), 107 E. Martin, San Antonio with Cerebral Desecration, Kinfolk, 443, Collect Your Dead, and Eviscerated at 8:00.  $5.

8th - Humut Tabal @TBA, Austin, with Severed Faith, Shadow of Creation, Machine 13, and One Shot One Kill.

16th - Humut Tabal @TBA with Hexlust.  This show and the previous one are in the process of being re-located.  I will keep you all informed on their fates.

August:

5th - Humut Tabal @The Korova (basement), 107 E. Martin, San Antonio with Dis, Sturmgewehr, Venomous Supremacy, Misskarrage, Redeemed Chaos at 8:00.  $5.