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Since he began his journey under the Foul Body Autopsy banner, back in 2010, Tom Reynolds has released two full length albums and an array of remarkable EPs. On these shorter form releases Tom seems to capture his finest work and that has been particularly true since he unleashed the superb The Unquiet Dead in 2019. From the bravery and unflinching honesty of the Shadows Without Light trilogy, to the nightmarish visions of Crucifix Dreams and most recently the historical horrors of The Discovery Of Witches, it has been fascinating to watch the Foul Body Autopsy story unfold. Now Tom Reynolds is ready to unveil the latest chapter in this tale, sharing not only his trademark razor-wire riffs but his personal struggles and fears - featuring the most accomplished Foul Body Autopsy recordings to date, this is Between The Worlds We Made.

“The new EP is about absence, grief and heartbreak, but more broadly about the future becoming uncertain.”
- Tom Reynolds

At this point in his life Tom finds himself coping with heartbreak, but also with being diagnosed with essential tremor, a neurological condition that causes uncontrollable rhythmic shaking, most commonly in the hands. It's a diagnosis that clearly casts a shadow of uncertainty over his future in regard to Foul Body Autopsy, but Tom is approaching the issue with his customary openness and has channelled his worries and underlying grief into two incredible tracks. Title track, 'Between The Worlds We Made' opens proceedings with precise and powerful riffing, fiercely focussed and tight as a vice, before opening up into a rich and enveloping chorus. Tom's vocals are expressive and impressive, with a newfound depth and strength and at the song's heart lies a melancholic, melodic section, a pool of sorrow to drown in. 'The Language Of Ruins' then brings together beautiful, reflective melodies with incendiary intensity, blending the two elements with accomplished skill and musicianship. Tom's mastery of melody is now as relevant to the Foul Body Autopsy sound as his long-acknowledged prowess as a riff writing machine. Within the darkness of hardship and adversity, Tom Reynolds has found the creative fire to deliver two of Foul Body Autopsy's finest ever songs.

 

 

“It's essentially about the acute pain at the very beginning of the grieving process. The lyrics were written in the days after everything went wrong, before everything had been processed, before the dust had settled, and before I knew what to do next, trying to move forward while being completely out of hope.”
- Tom Reynolds

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Track Listing:
1 - Between The Worlds We Made
2 - The Language Of Ruins

 

*Additional keyboard programming by Russ Russell

 

Produced and mixed by the world renowned Russ Russell (Amorphis, At The Gates, Dimmu Borgir etc) and mastered by Stephen Kerrison (Verminthrone, Burned As Witches etc) - both of whom have worked on previous Foul Body Autopsy releases - Between The Worlds We Made has the firepower, depth and clarity it needs to deliver Tom's emotive tracks with the maximum impact. Be prepared for the next Foul Body Autopsy attack, coming at you on limited edition vinyl and digital formats on November 27th.

 

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