It’s been 6 years since Baton Rouge’s emotive hardcore SECRET SMOKER released their solid debut “Terminal Architecture” on Adagio830 / Protagonist Music, and we finally have the chance to taste some of their new tunes, slated for a February 1st release on their new LP “Dark Clouds” on Belladonna Records. Today, we’re giving you the first listen of the album’s opener “Steady Hands”, a great forerunner of the full thing that picks up where they left off and promises a fine new post hardcore record worth your attention!
“Dark Clouds” is the second Secret Smoker full length album and it continues the theme of raging revivalist hardcore. This is the follow up to their debut full length album, “Terminal Architecture, released in 2013. While continuing the revivalist theme, “Dark Clouds” exhibits a progression to a more urgent, expressive and angry sound.
The powerful trio features Billy Thompson on bass and vocals, Mark Waite on guitar and vocals, and Seth Martin on drums. These three are intent upon driving home passionate, forceful and rhythmic hardcore. If you like your music with dynamic movement and meaning, dig in.
Belladonna Records is a label that was active in the 90’s into the early 2000’s releasing punk records from bands such as Palatka, Don Martin 3, I Hate Myself, Assholeparade and others. Recent releases include Die Hoffnung’s “Elegy and Creation Songs” and BiteMarks “Sucia” 12″.
The album will be available on vinyl and digital formats on February 15th, 2019 on Belladonna Records. 1st press of 200 clear splatter and 100 clear w/blue splatter vinyl. Get it now via Belladonna Records.
Secret Smoker is: Billy Thompson, Seth Martin, Mark Waite. “Dark Clouds” was recorded by Seth Martin, Max Wolfgang Stratmann, Eric Welch and Conner Guiberteau; and mastered by Dave Eck at Lucky Lacquers.
Hear another new track from the record; the title track “Dark Clouds”:
SECRET SMOKER live dates:
March 3rd Baton Rouge, LA @ Midcity Ballroom
March 23rd Gainesville, FL @ TBA w/ Bite Marks
