The USA-based gothic extreme metal band Aversed has signed with M-Theory Audio for the release of its forthcoming Erasure Of Color album, due on 21 March 2025. The album will be available on CD, limited-edition (300) smoke-coloured vinyl and exclusive limited (100) cassette. The band has also dropped the forthcoming album's first taste, the "Cross To Bear" single/video.

"M-Theory Audio is pleased to announce the signing of the gothic extreme metal band Aversed, an artist we have monitored in recent years as a potential candidate to join our roster. Upon hearing an early preview of their latest album, we knew the time was now as the Massachusetts-based band has captured their best sounding, most mature, technical, catchiest and uniquely their own material to date", comments M-Theory Audio.

"We are excited to officially announce our partnership with the M-Theory Records team! With 'Cross To Bear', we begin our journey leading up to the release of our new album Erasure Of Color on March 21st, 2025",  states drummer Jeff Saltzman. "Thanks to everyone who has supported up to this point and for joining us in these next steps!"

"Navigating the hurt, loss and betrayal of life's trials and tribulations is our 'Cross To Bear'. There are so many people we've hurt (or vice versa), whether intentional or not", explains guitarist and songwriter Sungwoo Jeong. "We must always reflect on the consequences of our own actions as they affect those around us and ourselves. You can  die tomorrow and it can be too late to right your wrongs."

Aversed was formed in Boston by guitarist Sungwoo Jeong and bassist Martin  Epstein, who had been the sole members since the early days. By 2016, with the additions of drummer Jeff Saltzman (now also of Allegaeon) and guitarist Alden Marchand, the band released its impactful EP, Renewal, demonstrating its ambition and future promise. Its blend of extreme instrumentation and tender melodicism was highlighted with 2021's full-length Impermanent, displaying further growth, musicianship and potential. Now joined by Sarah Hartman on vocals, Aversed is armed with a new album full of rage and yearning. Erasure Of Color presents a glimpse of hope and beauty on a backdrop of raging, mournful gothic extreme metal. Link