ZOMBI RELEASE “BODIES IN THE FLOTSAM” IN SECOND PREVIEW OF FORTH COMING ALBUM: INJECT (MARCH 22, RELAPSE RECORDS)
Zombi, the instrumental duo that recently revealed the upcoming release of their album “Direct Inject” on March 22 through Relapse Records, has unveiled a second track from the album titled “Bodies in the Flotsam.”
Steve Moore, reflecting on the 3-minute track, describes it as embodying the essence of “classic Zombi,” reminiscent of their early 2000s style. The composition features a stripped-down arrangement, consisting solely of drums, eight-string bass, and synth, without any programmed or sequenced elements.
Prior to this, the band had dropped “The Post-Atomic Horror,” a track noted by Revolver for its heavier feel compared to the past works of Steve Moore and AE Paterra. The new album showcases a more pronounced metal influence, marking a departure from their usual blend of space-rock, prog, doom-metal, and ’70s film score eeriness.
Self-produced by Moore and Paterra, “Direct Inject” also includes contributions from guest percussionist Jeff Gretz (Zao/From Autumn To Ashes) and guitarist Phil Manley (Trans Am).
Moore shared insights into the album’s creation process, detailing a week-long recording session in Clearfield, PA, following a tour with The Sword in 2022. The band improvised daily, shaping ideas that were later refined in Albany and Chicago. Final drum tracks were recorded in Clearfield, while the remaining elements were captured at Moore’s home studio.
Pre-orders for the album are available, offering limited-edition vinyl variants, CDs, and digital formats through the Relapse Records website.
Accompanying the album release are tour dates, spanning from April 4 to April 13, with various cities, including Louisville, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh.
The tracklist for “Direct Inject” includes:
- Direct Inject
- So Mote It Be
- Bodies in the Flotsam [2]
- Kamichi & Sandy
- Sessuale II
- Improvise Adapt Overcome
- The Post-Atomic Horror [4]
- Insurmountable Odds
- Sessuale I
Zombi tour dates:
April 4 Louisville, KY Whirling Tiger
April 5 Chicago, IL Schubas Tavern
April 6 Detroit, MI Sanctuary Detroit
April 7 Toronto, ON The Velvet Underground
April 8 Montreal, QC La Sotterenea
April 9 Boston, MA The Middle East Upstairs
April 10 Brooklyn, NY Saint Vitus
April 11 Philadelphia, PA Underground Arts
April 12 Baltimore, MD Metro Gallery
April 13 Pittsburgh, PA Certain Death II
Tickets for all dates are on-sale now; Overcalc opens on all dates.
