Baltimore Black Metallers, Nixil, have partnered with Invisible Oranges for the premiere of “I Am Not Here,” the second single from the forthcoming split release with Black/Death quartet, Drouth, titled Toward Dead Temples.

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“It makes sense why ‘I Am Not Here’ is so mangled and gnarly;

evolution is rarely pretty.”

– Invisible Oranges

“On Toward Dead Temples, we are gifted with 17 minutes of new Nixil across three tracks, followed by 11 minutes of new Drouth split between two tracks. All are worthy of your attention.”

– Toilet ov Hell

The bands have each released a statement concerning their respective contributions to Toward Dead Temples, as follows:

Nixil: “Our contributions to Toward Dead Temples explore the spiritual depth of death and isolation. Through the use of imagery representative of the crumbling edifice of christo-fascism, we strive to push toward the eradication of the oppressor in all its manifestations. Sonically, this album marks a point of transition for us, beginning a deep dive into darker waters on a quest for stranger, more unsettling discordance. We are thrilled to be joining forces with our friends in Drouth to present this anthem of defiance against the crushing weight of impending dictatorship – until all tyrants and their temples fall.”

Drouth: “Originally recorded during The Teeth of Time sessions in late 2023, ‘Cathartes Aura’ and ‘The Outer Church’ stand on their own by representing both the past and future of Drouth. We are proud to share this release with our friends in Nixil and join them in spreading sonic misery throughout the West Coast this May.”

FFO: Enslaved, Ludicra, Blut Aus Nord, Altar of Plagues, Dawn, Black Curse, Ulcerate, Spectral Wound, Weakling, Sacramentum, Schammasch, Watain, The Ruins of Beverast

Nixil and Drouth will embark on the Toward Dead Temples West Coast Tour 2026 in May. Tour dates are as follows:

May 7: Seattle, WA – Neumos (Northwest Terror Fest)

May 8: Eugene, OR – John Henry’s

May 9: Redding, CA – The Dip

May 10: Sacramento, CA – Cafe Colonial

May 12: Los Angeles, CA – The Moroccan Lounge

May 13: San Diego, CA – Tower Bar

May 14: Palmdale, CA – Transplants Brewing

May 15: Santa Rosa, CA – Arlene Francis Center

May 16: Eureka, CA – Savage Henry Comedy Club

May 17: Portland, OR – The High Water Mark