I spoke to bassist John Jarvis recently about the band Scour and their upcoming full length album 'Gold', coming out on Feb 21 on Housecore Records/Nuclear Blast.
John, known for bands like Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Pig Destroyer, Fulgora, and NEST, joins members of Misery Index, ex Cattle Decapitation, PHA and the Illegals as well as the legendary Philip H Anselmo to create some of the most punishing extreme music I've heard in a long while.
Scour has been around for ten years, and after a trilogy of EPs they're ready to melt faces with their first full length album 'Gold'. The record is a rancid stew of blackened death, grindcore, and other influences. 'Gold' is absolutely relentless, showcasing the guttural banshee vocals of Anselmo and the incredible musicianship of the band.
John talked about the origins of Scour, working with Philip, recording backing vocals while on tour with Pantera, thematic inspiration, playing bass, and a whole bunch of other topics, including his new project NEST. He was extremely patient and super cool to chat with, and I thank him for his time!
'Gold' will be released on Feb 21 on Housecore Records/Nuclear Blast, and after listening to it a few times I highly recommend it for anyone who likes in your face extreme music. It's barely the new year, and I'm not exaggerating when I say it's already a contender for the best of 2025. Get your Scour on and enjoy!
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