John Cooke stays busy. Between his time with Napalm Loss of life, Venomous Idea, Anaal Nathrakh and his personal Corrupt Ethical Altar, it’s wonderful that Cooke has time to eat, not to mention begin extra initiatives, however that’s simply what he did. Lair of the White Worm sees Cooke discover new sonic territory alongside his bandmate, Vagrant Studios proprietor Tom Dring, additionally of Corrupt Ethical Altar, and vocalist Chris Reese.

Their debut EP is firmly indebted to the likes of Godflesh, Ministry and Killing Joke, influences Cooke and co. put on on their sleeves on songs like “Bankrupt Mortality.” It’s a far cry from the work that listeners know the members of the Lair of the White Worm from, however the trio succeed on their very own advantage right here.

“The primary Lair of the White Worm EP has been in the works for a few years between excursions, and generally written whereas on tour,” Cooke explains. “Particularly after covid hit, it has been a approach for me to cope with the final 18 months at dwelling and attempt to flip a detrimental right into a optimistic.”

Watch the video for “Bankrupt Morality” under. Lair of the White Worm is out on October 15 through Trepanation Recordings and APF Data. Pre-order right here.