the equinox (2025)
Track Listing:
1. The Wizard Way 5:04
2. Forks In the Road 8:05
3. Panormita 7:48
4. Ave Adonal 6:03
5. The Soul-Hunter 6:44
6. Blind Prophet 6:40
Personnel:
John Zorn: Alto Sax
Bill Laswell: Bass
Mick Harris: Beats, Electronics
Production:
beats/electronics recorded August 4-11, 2024 at the Lad's Old Room, Birmingham, England by Mick Harris
sax recorded August 27, 2024 and bass recorded October 2024 at Orange Studio, East Orange, New Jersey by James Dellatacoma
Mixed October 2024 by James Dellatacoma
Mastered by Scott Hull
Created by Painkiller (Zorn, Laswell, Harris)
Cover, inside and back photos by John Zorn
Front cover photo German Rosary (Memento Mori) ca. 1500-1525
Inside photo Kabbalistic coin
back cover photo Crowley's The Equinox
OPbi photo Aleister Crowley ca. 1934
Designed by Chippy (Heung-Heung Chin) via Tomoyo T.I. (KARATH=RAZAR)
Special Thanks to James Dellatacoma, Brian Marsalla, Jorge Roeder, OTO, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art
TZADIK Blurb
Originally formed in 1991, PainKiller is a legendary trio that forged a completely unique language blending jazz, metal, grindcore, ambient, dub, and so much more. Recording again for the first time in over a quarter century, these three master musicians have come up with an intense new musical direction. Mick Harris, performing on his trademark electronics, has created a rich tapestry of beats and sounds that have inspired Laswell and Zorn to some exciting new heights. Samsara presents three old friends exploring some bold new sounds.
Series: Archival Series
Catalogue Number: TZ9319
Release Date: February 21, 2025