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04:22 Wednesday, 2 August 2023
In April 2023, Colorado doomed heavy metal outfit Khemmis (pictured above) embarked on their Deceiver North America MMXXIII Tour with UK sludge/post-metal heavyweights and labelmates Conjurer, and Canadian atmospheric grinders Wake. The tour package - along with Philadelphia natives Sunburster - teamed up with videographer/archivist Sunny Singh of Hate5six to enshrine the May 6 performances at Underground Arts in Philadelphia.
In 2023, Khemmis released the two-song EP Where The Cold Wind Blows. The release, available digitally as well as on a limited edition 7”, follows the 2021 album Deceiver. Conjurer was also on the road in support of their latest offering, 2022’s Pathos.
Hate5Six has become a staple in the hardcore scene, documenting bands big and small in all stages of their perspective career. A political statement, the platform allows global fans to experience live music that they may not be able to witness in person.
The sets documented on May 6 were filmed and edited by Sunny and each band’s performance was tracked by Khemmis front-of-house Aaron Kelly, who also mixed their headlining set. Conjurer, Wake, and Sunburster performances were mixed by Bryan Batiste.