Dax Riggs has announced his first new album in 15 years, 7 Songs For Spiders, will be released on January 24, 2025. He’s also shared lead single and album opener “deceiver,” which simmers from a heavy, droning start to a crushing, cacophonous end. “Some kind of country and western doom ballad concerning that little light inside each of us–a celebratory turning away from the darkness and hypocrisy of the established gods of old,” explains Riggs of the song. “Ain’t no great deceiver / ain’t no bride of jesus either.” Known for his otherworldly lyrics, folk metal ballardry, and a gift for capturing the beauty in darkness,
Riggs first garnered a cult following during his early days with teenage death sludge band Acid Bath–one that’s stayed with him through the country punk garage folk of deadboy & the Elephantmen as well as his soul-stirringsolo work.
7 Songs For Spiders is now available for pre-order.
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I am SO happy with this news! I have followed Dax everywhere and got to meet him a few times in Phoenix. I adore his work!
Thank you for coming back, Dax!
I love his beautiful haunting voice. Dax was born with a soul that isn’t like the others. I’m sure this song is going to knock some people on their ass with his continued talent. Much love Dax. Keep slayin 💚 ~Just a hermit from Alabama