World premiere of The Cure extreme metal tribute CUREZUM’s first ever track via Noisey

A project that has been a long time in the making, Curezum are delighted to give the world its first taste of this unique and inspired approach to a classic band.

“Despite how silly the idea seems, this is a serious project,” says frontman Mort Subite (Megaton Leviathan). And despite the apparent disparity between The Cure’s music and extreme metal, there is actually a wealth of overlap. The punk attitude of their early material; the nihilism in the classic Pornography; the psychedelic influence on The Top that often seeps into extreme metal; even the heavy synths that permeate the band’s poppier era are found in areas of black metal: all contribute to a smooth transition to buzzing guitars and rasping vocals.

Finally, the band are ready to unveil their first single to the world, “One Hundred Years” (originally from Pornography). Joining Mort Subite are Martti Hill (Barrowlands), and Billy Anderson (Melvins, Tribes of Neurot i.a.), taking this dark post-punk number into colder, harsher climes.

As mentioned in the Noisey interview below, the project will also include an astounding range of guest appearances from members of Leviathan, Ævangelist, Witch Mountain, Eight Bells and Agalloch. More info is coming soon on the début album.

Stream Curezum’s take on “One Hundred Years” here: http://noisey.vice.com/blog/curezum-interview-stream