Official press release:
Battleground Records expands the label’s diverse roster once again, welcoming Salt Lake City-based exploratory sludge/math metal trio, The Ditch And The Delta, and is preparing to issue the band’s Hives In Decline debut LP.
Engineered by Andy Patterson of Subrosa, Hives In Decline shows The Ditch And The Delta exploring further aspects of sound design, and features a swarm of solos by Gentry Densley (Eagle Twin, Iceburn) on the song “Fuck On Asphalt”. Battleground Records will issue the record on LP and digital formats on May 12th, issuing the album’s track listing and cover artwork, handled by Charles Bougus with layout by Derek Ballard.
Hives In Decline track listing:
1. “Hives In Decline”
2. “Fuck On Asphalt”
3. “Sleeping Dogs”
4. “Dry Land”
5. “Till Body Quits”
6. “Mud”
7. “Dread Spectacle”
Preceding the release of Hives In Decline, The Ditch And The Delta has booked a run of tour dates beginning next week. From March 15th through 20th, the band will play through Denver, Wichita, Austin, Amarillo, and Albuquerque, including a set at Austin Terror Fest.
Tour Dates:
3/15 – Denver, CO | Mutiny Cafe
3/16 – Wichita, KS | Kirby’s
3/18 – Austin, TX | Lost Well @ Austin Terror Fest
3/19 – Amarillo, TX | Zombies
3/20 – Albuquerque, NM | Moonlight Lounge