SWARM OF THE LOTUS When White Becomes Black CD

Originally released in 2004 by the cult label At a Loss Recordings, When White Becomes Black is the explosive debut full-length from Baltimore’s Swarm of the Lotus. This album is a landmark of the mid-2000s extreme underground, delivering a volatile and highly original fusion of Sludge, Mathcore, and Progressive Death Metal. The band’s sound is defined by its massive, down-tuned weight and a chaotic energy that refuses to be categorized. The record is a masterpiece of sonic tension, moving seamlessly from slow, soul-crushing grooves to high-speed, dissonant outbursts. Produced by Kurt Ballou at GodCity Studios, the album carries his signature raw and abrasive touch, ensuring that every jagged riff and thunderous drum fill hits with maximum impact. The dual-vocal attack further intensifies the experience, offering a range of desperate screams and guttural roars that mirror the dark, apocalyptic atmosphere of the music. For fans of bands like Mastodon, Converge, and Neurosis, this release is an essential piece of history. It represents a time when the boundaries of heavy music were being fearlessly pushed, making this At a Loss Recordings title a must-have for any collector of intelligent, punishing, and uncompromising extreme metal.