"The Great Cessation" sees YOB continuing their signature blend of crushing doom and psychedelic exploration, with Mike Scheidt delivering some of his most potent vocal performances. The album's dense, layered soundscapes are a testament to the band's mastery of atmosphere and emotional weight.
- "The Great Cessation" was recorded at Los Angeles' Healthy Mind Studios with engineer/mixer Billy Verity and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege. The album features guest vocals from Aaron Beam of Redneck Souljers on the track "Original Darkness." "The Great Cessation" reached number 13 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart.
- The album was released on September 7, 2017, by Relapse Records. It was produced by YOB and Billy Verity. The album was YOB's first release on Relapse Records since "The Unreal Never Happened" in 2003.
- "The Great Cessation" was a critical success, with many reviewers praising its hypnotic qualities and heavy riffs. The album was named one of the best metal albums of 2017 by various publications.
YOB is a doom metal band from Eugene, Oregon, fronted by guitarist/vocalist Mike Scheidt. They emerged in the late 1990s and are considered pioneers of the genre's modern wave. In 2017, YOB released "The Great Cessation," their seventh studio album, following a period of significant touring and critical acclaim for their previous work.
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