News : New Mournful Congregation music online

As the release of The Book of Kings draws closer, South Australian funeral doom geniuses Mournful Congregation have finally given us a real taste of what’s the come. “The Waterless Streams” is the first publicly obtainable hymn from what is their fourth full length release. The twelve minute track is only a fraction of the eighty minute beast that’s coming, but it is most definitely hinting at something great. You can give it a listen over at Brooklyn Vegan (now there’s a site we never thought we’d be linking you to…).

The band are embarking on their first North American tour to celebrate the launch of the release, with a nine-date tour down featuring bands such as Vastrum, Brainoil, Samothrace, Laudanum and an appearance at the massive Rites of Darkness III festival alongside Loss, Urfaust, Stargazer, Zemial and a whole heap more. But the important part is; yes, the band are playing a local show as well. Details for the US shows are below, details for the Australian show are on the flyer.

11/30/2011 Highline Bar – Seattle, WA w/ Samothrace
12/01/2011 Rotture – Portland, OR w/ Merkstave
12/02/2011 Alibi – Arcata, CA
12/03/2011 The Metro – Oakland, CA w/ Brainoil, Laudanum, Lycus
12/04/2011 Hemlock Tavern – San Francisco, CA w/ Vastum
12/05/2011 Five Star Bar – Los Angeles, CA w/ Destroy Judas, Harassor
12/06/2011 Yucca Taproom – Scottsdale, AZ w/ Rituals, Fanapth
12/07/2011 M’s Lips Lounge – El Paso, TX w/ Impetuous Ritual, Grave Upheaval, Ritual Necromancy, Satanik Goat Ritual
12/08-11/2011 Rites of Darkness Festival – San Antonio, TX [info]
11/12/2011 Mohawk – Austin, TX w/ Cruciamentum, Pallbearer, Ritual Necromancy