Description
Since 2015, Canadian barbarians VHS have been a prolific force in the death metal underground. Inspired by the sleaziest films on celluloid, their albums have been odes to blood-soaked niche genres.
After collaborating two years ago on a vampire-themed record (I Heard They Suck… Blood), VHS and Wise Blood reunite for a new adventure. Join VHS as they embark on a treacherous odyssey packed with monsters, marauders, and black magic. “Quest for the Mighty Riff” is a concept record paying violent homage to sword and sorcery flicks. VHS sounds heavier than ever while grinding out genre-decapitating death/punk bangers based on classics like Conan the Barbarian, Masters of the Universe, and The Highlander.
Released November 1, 2023
Mixed by Mike Hochins
Mastered by Topon Das/Apartment 2 Recording
Intro/interlude music by Matt Harvey
Narration by Schuler Benson
Guest vocals:
Aaren Pantke of Molder on “Cleave ‘Em and Leave ‘Em”
Marlee Ryley of Hyperia on “Crimson Haired Warrior”
Schuler Benson of Trocar on “There Can Be Only One”
James McBain of Hellripper on “Are You Afraid of Dragons?”