LEATHER HEARSE is a project brought to life by Tannon Penland, the guitarist known for his contributions to the instrumental band LOINCLOTH and the ambient enigma GAUCHISTE. The concept of LEATHER HEARSE, named in tribute to the late singer and artist Dwain Curd of '80s hardcore bands Graven Image and Sordid Doctrine, aims to create an ongoing and ever-evolving collective dedicated to the lifelong pursuit of unearthing all that is HEAVY!
Joining on drums is the masterful Hannes Grossmann, a percussionist celebrated for his work with iconic bands such as TRIPTYKON, NECROPHAGIST, and BLOTTED SCIENCE. Hannes is also in charge of recording and production duties at his Mordor Sound Studio in Nuremberg, Germany.
Emerging from a long hibernation, vocalist Lloyd Siege returns to lead the ceremonies. Known for his work in Richmond, VA’s beloved monolith of crushing heaviness, SLIANG LAOS, Lloyd's powerful and unmistakable voice imbues these latest offerings with a haunting intensity and an air of unease.
Completing this incarnation of LEATHER HEARSE is a gathering of friends and co-collaborators, including fellow LOINCLOTH and GAUCHISTE member Tomas Phillips, whose contributions help shape the band’s unique sonic landscape, infusing waves of ambient depth that expand the overall auditory experience.
JOIN US — RIDE THE HEARSE!
credits
released May 2, 2025
Tannon Penland - Guitar
Hannes Grossmann -Drums
Lloyd Siege - Vocals
Yevy “the Supreme“ Tushenko - Bass and Electronics
Additional Electronics and arrangement - Tomas Phillips
Additional Engineering: Tim Donovan
Lyric page - "Voltron" art - Doug Dobey
Leather Hearse logo - Errol Engelbrecht
Additional arrangement and Mellotron - Chris Gallo
Additional Guitar on "Light Cares for None"- Mark Stanley
Lap Steel on "Air In Crypt Is Thick" - Greg Elkins
Leather Hearse would like to thank:
Greg Anderson and Southern Lord, Pen Rollings, Brian Metz, Bryan Bridgman, Melissa and Matt, Brad Roberts, Dave Witte, Ronan Chris Murphy, Rob Sheley, all contributors, all supporters - HAIL!!
Recorded in Richmond, VA, Raleigh, NC, Nuremberg, Germany, and Los Angeles, CA in the year 2023-24
Mixed and Mastered by Hannes Grossmann at Mordor Sound Studio, Nuremberg, Germany
LEATHER HEARSE is a project brought to life by Tannon Penland, the guitarist known for his contributions to the instrumental
band LOINCLOTH. Tannon continues to embark on what has been a lifelong journey to divine the HEAVY. Joined by Tryptykon drummer: Hannes Grossmann. SLIANG LAOS vocalist Lloyd Siege, and fellow Loincloth member Tomas Philips. RIDE THE HEARSE...more
