We’ve recently learned about some doings in the camp of Brooklyn’s own A Pale Horse Named Death so if you are a fan of their sonic output, please read on down below.
The Press Release:
We are pleased to announce that A Pale Horse Named Death re-signed an international deal with SPV. New music is expected to be released in Fall 2018 via the record companies Long Branch Records imprint.
The band led by founding Type O Negative and Life of Agony member Sal Abruscato released their debut “And Hell Will Follow Me” in 2011 and firmly implanted their roots in the metal scene with the sophomore album “Lay My Soul to Waste” in 2013. Both albums have been selected as part of the Revolver Magazine Top 20 Albums of the Year list in the year of its release.
Besides Sal Abruscatoon guitars and lead vocals A Pale Horse Named Death’s lineup includes Joe Taylor and Eddie Heedgeson guitars and Eric Morgan on bass. We’re also excited to welcome Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative) back in the band on drums.
A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH Live:
7/7: Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
On the surface, A Pale Horse Named Death are impressive. But you’ll want to dig deeper and immerse yourself in all the sonic and lyrical layers, because the band isn’t afraid to plume the depths of darkness that humanity is capable of. It’s murky stuff, but someone has to do it.
Sal Abruscato was born in Brooklyn, NY Started playing drums at age 10. He is the co-founder of Type O Negative with Peter Steele and performed on Slow, Deep & Hard, Origin Of The Feces, Bloody Kisses and various best of and soundtracks. Sal was the drummer for Life Of Agony and performed on River Runs Red, Ugly, River Runs Again, Broken Valley and A Place Where There’s No More Pain. Additional projects include Supermassiv & My Mortality. He is now the singer, songwriter and guitarist for A Pale Horse Named Death.
Line Up:
Sal Abruscato – Guitar, Vocals
Joe Taylor – Guitar
Eddie Heedges – Guitar
Eric Morgan – Bass
Johnny Kelly – Drums
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PiercingMetal Thoughts: Historically speaking, I’ve only ever seen the band twice before but I’ve greatly enjoyed their presentation so I look forward to their return to live shows and brand-new music. That’s all I have to say about the matter. What about you? Are you a fan? Will you be helping to rally the charge with the new stuff and new label deal? Fill me in down below, you know we like that stuff. APHND coverage and feature inclusions with the band can be found on THIS LINK. Ciao for now.
Official Website: http://www.apalehorsenameddeath.com/