Job for a Cowboy - Beyond the Chemical Doorway (Official Video)
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- Опубліковано 30 січ 2024
- Buy here: www.metalblade.com/jobforacowboy
Directed by Chris Klumpp - SFX & Makeup by Kelly Harris - VFX by Jim Hughes
Moon Healer is a vivid illustration of what happens when creativity, aggression, and volatility tangle for the first time in years. Like the band’s critically adored, 2014-released Sun Eater offering, Moon Healer is musically multifaceted, unabashedly brutal, and compellingly conceptual. Featuring a newly refreshed and reinspired lineup of frontman and co-founder Jonny Davy, guitarists Tony Sannicandro and Al Glassman, bassist Nick Schendzielos, and drummer (since 2020) Navene Koperweis, the band seamlessly picks up the mantle where Sun Eater left off.
Compared to past offerings, Moon Healer is as bone-crushing as JOB FOR A COWBOY has ever been. But it’s more consistent and conceptual, composed with the utmost enthusiasm and confidence. “The evolution of our sound has become a big part of the band,” Davy says. “As we mature as musicians, our tastes and interests naturally expand. With age comes more experience and ideas that we wouldn’t have considered in our earlier years.”
When discussing the lyrical genesis of songs “Grinding Wheels Of Ophanim,” “Into The Crystalline Crypts,” and latest single, “Beyond The Chemical Doorway,” Davy’s writing gets cryptic and elliptical-sounding, part Philip K. Dick, part Timothy Leary. “I envision this as a death metal album born from the mystical confines of an alchemist’s laboratory. The music acts as potent potions, inducing hallucinogenic journeys that unlock the secrets of the universe.”
With “Beyond The Chemical Doorway,” Davy explores Gnosticism -- an occult teaching based on Gnosis, a state of transcendence achieved through intuitive, unconventional means -- by way of Hieronymus Bosch’s art. Elaborates Davy, “On Moon Healer, we unravel the dismal narrative of a close friend consumed by an unwavering pursuit of enlightenment. They achieve this through a compulsive embrace of hallucinogenic drugs. This storyline emerges from the foundation set in our earlier album, Sun Eater, delving deeper into the intricacies brewing within our friend's psyche.
“When under the influence of these drugs,” he continues, “this individual claimed to encounter entities and find themselves in indescribable worlds that defy rational comprehension. Many who undergo such experiences draw intriguing parallels between diverse facets of Gnostic philosophy, biblical depictions of angels, and the stages of Bardo Thodol delineated in the Tibetan Book Of The Dead. In the album's opener, 'Beyond The Chemical Doorway,' our friend vividly voices his hallucinations, recounting the experience of breaching forbidden, gnostic-like realms, with each account culminating in the utter unraveling of his being.”
LYRICS:
Horrors of lower gnostic realms have been crusted shut and are never to be unsealed
A crystallized coating obscures unraveling hells from my occultic eye, forever to be congealed
But this membrane decalcifies, it exposes the organ of souls
It bestows an immense gravity, weaving subatomic black holes
I rot in repetition, an eternal decomposition
This organic antenna mounts as the esoteric crown of my vertebrae
This organ woefully speaks, transmitting my consciousness beyond a chemical doorway
My hallowed eye now weeps of caustic tears which boil through skin, nerves, and cells
My flesh atomizes, broadcasting my being amongst demons within ancient hells
This organic antenna mounts as the esoteric crown of my vertebrae
This organ woefully speaks, transmitting my consciousness beyond a chemical doorway
Doorway!
I rot in repetition, an eternal decomposition
I rot in repetition, for as the skin dissolves I discover my floating vessel glistens
LYRICS:
Horrors of lower gnostic realms have been crusted shut and are never to be unsealed
A crystallized coating obscures unraveling hells from my occultic eye, forever to be congealed
But this membrane decalcifies, it exposes the organ of souls
It bestows an immense gravity, weaving subatomic black holes
I rot in repetition, an eternal decomposition
This organic antenna mounts as the esoteric crown of my vertebrae
This organ woefully speaks, transmitting my consciousness beyond a chemical doorway
My hallowed eye now weeps of caustic tears which boil through skin, nerves, and cells
My flesh atomizes, broadcasting my being amongst demons within ancient hells
This organic antenna mounts as the esoteric crown of my vertebrae
This organ woefully speaks, transmitting my consciousness beyond a chemical doorway
Doorway!
I rot in repetition, an eternal decomposition
I rot in repetition, for as the skin dissolves I discover my floating vessel glistens
THANK YOUUU
fcwuckin noiccce
Beautiful words
Everyone should read the declassified gateway papers on consciousness.
Sounds like he’s taking about his dick
In 2006, when I was in 8th grade, they changed my world for the first time by introducing me to dethcore.
Then again in 2014 with the release of Sun Eater, still one of my favorite albums ever released.
Now it is 2024, I am in my 30's, and the boys are about to do it again.
Yeah dude same here, I’m a little older, same age as jonny actually lol, and their first ep blew me away when I heard it and they quickly became my favorite band. Love seeing them doing jfac again after the long hiatus.
I remember discovering the EP and genesis in 7th grade shit definitely changed my life
@@jake4romst8farmyup lol these guys and the black dahlia murder fucking killed it, and they still doing it
@@bnine6669 and neither band ever disappoints they get better with every release. RIP Trevor
Same here man, can't wait 🔥
Bass sounds so delicious in the mix
Nick from almighty Cephalic Carnage in action!
Bass was giving me some early Mudvayne vibes.
@@Snubnoze38 In an interview Nick said he was inspired by Ryan from Mudvayne
Warwick 💯
Nick's good friends with Ryan from Mudvayne, and he uses a Warwick Dolphin, so it adds up.
The bass being brought to the front of the mix and allowing the freedom to do nasty fills is the best thing that ever happened to this band and every metal band should be taking notes. So goooooood.
I loved Nick's contribution to Havok and they didn't bury him in the mix either. The dude is killer and he plays what the song needs to and isn't just putting stuff in to show off either.
They started having the bass in the front mix with Sun Eater.
@slumbarian oh I'm fully aware. Just reiterating it because I personally think it makes a bands sound so much better in metal!
Loved as blood runs black for that too.
I wish it was just a hair more crunchy though.
it is always great to hear a metal band that has a bass player that knows exactly how to play their instrument and not just trudge along riding the root notes of the guitarists.
This is produced so well. You can hear every instrument, perfectly distinct. Super clean.
This is going to be such a good album. I can't wait to hear it in full.
Hopefully, a tour to come with it.
My buddy has a promo copy, and described it as "Suneater on steroids."
I used to hate this band for being boring as fuck. Now they're in the fight for top band of the year for me. They've come a long way.
@@emersonr7481 fuck live this song will be intoxicating, always Way heavier live
That bass giving me Obscura vibes and I like it
Gorguts - Obscura is the only Obscura I care about
Spiral Architect, if you dare.
Used to love Obscura
Day in Black, Sun of Nihility and now this???
Holy fucking shit. Godlike.
Can we take a moment to acknowledge just how well produced this is. The bass playing in particular is fucking exceptional. What an absolute banger of a track, can’t wait for the album gents. 🤘🏻💀🤘🏻
After the two Nuclear Power Trio albums Nick just did, I'm pretty sure Dave Otero set the bar for how he needs to be recorded and mixed. This sounds killer.
There's a video on UA-cam of the Masterer going through how he Mastered the tracks if you are interested, it's nice to see some the behind the scenes and how much they respect the artists
Acknowledged for sure.nice and crispy
@@Lamenter69 got a link?
@@hitleractually8180 ua-cam.com/video/t5qNoqpt42A/v-deo.html
It's been 10 years and JFAC did not disappoint. Is it too early to say AOTY contender?
It's too early until you've heard it in full.
But yeah, it's also on my radar now.
I would guess they are holding back atleast one song that will blow everything they released so far away on this album...10 yrs absent is alot of time to write even with dayjobs and regular lives they led....my guess is these guys are more on point then they were before the departure...fine wine
yes but no.
Vitriol already won that title
@@sahinlandman4667maybe in your eyes. But not in mine hell they aren’t even in the top 10.
I love this. They didn't resort to cleans. They didn't copy anyone. They didn't jump on trends. They sound different but still maintain the death metal sound.
In case no one has told you guys, whoever is playing and engineering the bass lines deserves a bottle of scotch and a kiss cause it's the best lines I've heard in years. Most people cheap out on the bass but not u guys, you celebrated every instrument in this awesome new progressive death metal you've created. I love the new stuff
As a jfac fan for damn near 20 years. This is so utterly satisfying.
Stop reminding me how old I am 😭
@@jimmysgotjokes lol we're all getting old 😆
Ive been a fan a long time. 20 years in fact. My ex fiance was good friends with the original lineup and close with Davy. This shit slaps. Good to have the boys back.
never expected JFAC to surpass the chug days which brought them here, there’s maturity in their musicianship and songs.. glad they followed their path 🤘🏽🤘🏽
They stopped writing chugs after Doom lol
They grew up and went from kinda mediocre to actually amazing. Excited to see where they go from here.
This band has progressed so much with their musicianship
I'm really hyped for this album release. I'm so grateful for everyone's work in this band. Sun Eater has been one of the only metal albums in my rotation besides Meshuggah (honorable mention to Necrophagist). I listened to Mudvayne a lot, in large part because of how much I loved Ryan Martine's work on the Warwick bass. Nick is showing up here doing his own similar thing and I absolutely love it.
LD50 is one of the best albums ever
My favorite album EVER. I think I'm going to buy a record player and this will be my first ever record.
The concept is amazing and strikes s personal chord with me.
With “Beyond The Chemical Doorway,” frontman Jonny Davy explores Gnosticism - an occult teaching based on Gnosis, a state of transcendence achieved through intuitive, unconventional means - by way of Hieronymus Bosch’s art (a Dutch painter from Brabant.) Davy explains, "A friend of ours (while on hallucinogenic drugs) vividly voices his hallucinations, recounting the experience of breaching forbidden, gnostic-like realms, with each account culminating in the utter unraveling of his being.”
Never knew these guys were still around. Listened first back in 8th grade I think in 07-08. Awesome.
The last time these guys came out with an album, i had just gotten married. Cant wait to spend my 10th anniversary with her and Moon Healer.
I'm so stoked for this new album. I have a poster signed by Jonny Davy when I saw them on the ruination tour that's absolutely hilarious and wildly random that I always tell the story about, I wish I could show it here haha
I remember them as a deathcore band, it's amazing how they've evolved. This is beautiful
The mix on this track is perfect. Please release the album.
🤘🤘 that bass tho
JFAC has come a long way since we booked them in Cleveland way back in their early days for $250 with Animosity, From a second story window , and Misery Index when they all couldn't get into Canada over work visas .
If only animosity could reunite, my life would be complete
I saw them with From a Second Story Window a loooooong time ago. I haven’t heard anyone say the name “From a second story window” in a long ass fucking time dude. They had a song called ‘I tried voodoo once’ that went hard as fuck.
@@_Shnoids_ hell ya they were insane live , so energetic almost like Converge craziness, I never seen anyone like them before , they were our dudes from PA , I miss those days seeing crazy shows at old school auditoriums and skateparks in middle of nowhere. The scene has changed for sure .
@@_Shnoids_ second story got $400 for that show and JFAC got $250 . Wish I could book them again for that price 😂
@@destroyerofsenses we booked them for $200 like 15+ years ago . Wish I could book them again for that price 😂 it was a killer show !
I swear this is going to be one of the best albums of the year. The 3 songs we’ve been given so far have been absolutely amazing. Thank you guys for what you’re doing. I hope we will get a tour to go along with this.
Coming from a guitarist, this song makes me want to get a bass now.
I love that you guys kept that evolution from the last album. That was an underappreciated album that gets better with time.
Am super ready for this album 🖤🖤
It's been some time that I was as excited waiting for an album to arrive as I'm now
I just found out that Job has new music and i'm fucking so happy.
and the only death metal band from late 00s era that knows how to make a sequel album this good and absolutely worth waiting for
this is so good such a well balanced mix where everything stands on its own.
Whoa! You don't always get decent metal music videos these days. This one is sick! Great work JFAC and the crew 🤘🖤
So awesome these guys are still
Making music. I remember seeing them when they were very underground and first starting out. Fantastic band.
B A S S S U P E R I O R I T Y
Right!!!!
Can't wait for the full album!
Glad to hear these guys making badass music once again.love yall jfac
Love that they are going far out from any core
I can't wait for this album to drop, every track so far hàs been 🔥🔥🔥
Update, it has now dropped, bliss😊
I started my metal musician journey, and then heard Doom a couple a years later. I remember thinking oh that’s what I’m doing wrong lol. You guys were, and still are a massive influence for me. Bad ads to see you doing it still.
the mix is sick. i love that the bass playing is highly prominent
It was on Suneater also
Another banger! That bass tone!🤩 Only a few days left until the album !🖤
Absolutely cannot wait to hear the full album.
I do wish we'd get the band in these videos though.
That kicked so much ass! This album is gonna be so damn fucking good! The riffs and that bass are so groovy!
The lead guitars tone combined with dudes phrasing, attack, and sheer verocity is GODDAMN EVERYTHING! Hyped af to hear the rest of this album!
I still remember the first time I heard these guys. Entombment of the machine was my introduction to deathcore and I have never strayed from the path of the heavy 🤘 thank you JFAC
A day late but not a dollar short, this was amazing! Can not wait for the album to drop!!
Fuck this is so good. Cannot wait for this album.
For me it's already the album of the year! 🔥
Everything is perfect!!!!! 😈
I bought pleasure to kill, master of puppets, speak English or die, and reign in blood the day they dropped. This record is another once in a decade album.
This band doesn't know how to make a bad song 🖤
I've been hoping for new material since i discovered these guys a decade ago 🎉🎉🎉 Yall made sure it was worth the wait!!!
This song...I wasn't sure if Agony Seeping Storm could be topped, but this is worming its way into my heart. The mastery and passion in this music...it's unfathomable. You guys are absolute fucking legends, thank you for all you do! 🤘
When you fall asleep with the matrix playing in the background and wake up at 3:27am from a fever dream.
I've only been a Job for a cowboy fan for about 3 years, and their discography is pretty amazing. I was surprised when heard "The Agony Seeping Storm". It sounded like something this band would put out. Now the album is less than a month away from it's release, and I can't wait to jam to it while studying.
How did you hear about them? That was in the middle of their hiatus and they weren’t doing anything really. I been a fan since their first ep when I heard Jonny Davys vocals and their instrumentals and song structure are top tier. Love hearing about people recently discovering them and enjoying their music, makes sense though I always considered the music to be ahead of its time.
@@bnine6669 Well I saw some old YTP video with Embedded in it. At that time I was a junior in high school. I remember spending a few months trying to find it. Then when I found it I listened to the whole song. And I loved it, so I checked out their discography. It's pretty good for a band that was once a deathcore band. I didn't know they were on a hiatus until I saw the news of them coming back. I was surprised to hear that Jonny Davy got a degree in computer programming during the hiatus. Because I'm a programmer myself, just not a computer programmer. Heck I'm even studying for a degree right now.
i like the lyrics, its like a recognition that the chemical path only leads to the lower astral
Really looking forward to the album, hell yeah!
I've been following the band since the beginning, each album they release is more technical and punchy. beautiful thing to see. 🇧🇷
I paid for the whole guitar, I'm going to use the whole guitar
This is my pick for best album of 2024 already. I feel it. This is some high class fucking metal.
My favorite band is finally back
This is absolutely fantastic, I love it
I can't wait any longer!! I thought it was part month. I'm dying!! Ten years and I can't wait 14 days!!
Job for a Cowboy are a fine aged wine. Good Job 👍🤘😅. Looking forward for the full album.
First time listening to this band and I really enjoy this.
These guys are back it's nice to hear them again🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥
This was so worth the wait
Guy i knew your band by name but never listened to... This is the first track i listen to and just wow! Gonna explore the rest
Genesis is a killer album.
I can't wait for this album!
Beautiful.
These lyrics will go over most' head. I appreciate someone willing to bring some shit to light!! Keep it up!
I am so glad they're coming out with music again was getting worried.
So thankful this band didnt start singing. Havent listened in like 8 or so years. Glad this popped up in my feed.🔥🔥🔥
Waited 13-14 long years for this❤❤❤❤
Best Death Metal I've heard in years. Really missed these guys; perfected mixture of their newer and older sounds.
This is no Death Metal but Deathcore in an extraordinary supreme quality.
@@tobiflick1346certainly not deathcore. I’d say modern technical death metal
@@tobiflick1346 All their newer albums are progressive/technical death metal. They haven't sounded like deathcore to me in a very longtime.
I completely missed this was coming out in a couple days. Now pre-ordered. Can't freaking wait.
Please add some long sleeve tee shirts , def buying - congrats on the new music it’s killer -cheers Baritone Cult ⭕️
Excellent Production 👍
Awesome band. They never disappoint. 🔥🤘🏻
That was magical.
Cannot wait for this album to be released...
Aging like fine wine. So sick!
They're still rippin and a tearin 🔥
Outstanding track, purchased the merch. Tony Sannicandro is such a creative and insanely talented guitarist. Excellent work all around, of course.
Hellyeah them bass chops was spicy🤘
I assumed they broke up due to a long hiatus with no new releases. Glad to see they’re still around making bangers
Always a classic!
JBFAC represent!
Well worth the wait 🤘
starting the year off strong with metal albums!
Im so ready
Masterpiece 🔥
That's the funkiest metal song I've ever heard!
You should try Infectious Groove, you'll be surprised
the bass the goddaam bass 🥵
You just know the basslines are going to insane on every JFAC release
Love the RyKnow influence on bass 🤘
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Me: Pretty sure they don't have the new Job For A Cowboy album.
This and the new Vitriol albums are probably gonna be the best death metal albums of the year.
This is insane.