There are moments in metal history where a debut not only makes noise — it transforms the landscape, announces a new force, and etches its name into the walls of the underground like an infernal sigil. King’s Hammer’s To Speak In Tongues is one of those moments.
This is the one-man project of Chuck Weatherman, mastermind of Richmond, Virginia’s thrash outfit Shovelhead A.D. But To Speak In Tongues is no ordinary debut — it’s a spiritual fire, a death metal exorcism fused into an inhuman work. Released June 13, 2025, through Rottweiler Records and Broken Curfew Records, this EP takes no prisoners.
“I open my mouth and words pour out in a language of eternity, never meant for human lips...” — Chuck Weatherman
This isn’t just music — it’s a manifestation. A soul’s scream, twisted by transcendence.
"The War In Heaven"
The opener is controlled sensory destruction. With low-tuned guitar layers and drums heralding the apocalypse, King’s Hammer wastes no time making it clear this is not for the faint of heart. The riffs are thick, almost suffocating, and the production is as clean as it is sinister—Weatherman’s own hand at the mix ensures nothing gets lost in the chaos.
"Vehement Zeal"
The lead single and arguably the most lethal track on the record. Classic death metal riffs fall like a storm, and Chuck’s vocals summon the spirit of Glen Benton at his most ferocious. This is the EP’s war cry — pure, unfiltered zeal both musically and thematically.
"Wrath Descends"
A groove-driven beast. The mid-tempo crushes like a steamroller; Seth Metoyer’s mastering (Mangled Carpenter) blends clarity with grit, giving the song both punch and filth. It’s a testament to how modern death metal can sound both vintage and vital.
"Crusade IX"
The most epic number on the EP. Tremolo-picked melodies shimmer with emotion, evoking the atmosphere of a medieval crusade. The listener is drawn into a battle full of blood and faith, swept away by the relentless momentum.
"Witches Bvrn"
The EP’s closer is pure death metal catharsis. A sonic ritual, capped with vocal madness and spiritual ecstasy. By the time the final chords fade, the transformation is complete — the listener has been baptized in sound.
King’s Hammer isn’t a band, it’s an act of will. Chuck Weatherman’s choice to shift from thrash to death metal was a leap of faith, but he lands with both boots in the fires of the genre’s purest essence. What sets To Speak In Tongues apart is its conviction — every song is a statement, every riff a sermon.
The project is steeped in themes of spirituality, struggle, and the search for meaning in chaos. It’s music for those who want more from their metal — both sonically brutal and spiritually resonant.
The production, handled by Weatherman and mastered by Seth Metoyer, achieves a rare balance between clarity and filth. You hear every detail, but nothing is polished to sterility. It’s raw, relentless, and honest.
If you worship at the altars of Morbid Angel, Deicide, or Immolation, King’s Hammer will feel like a new gospel. But there’s something deeper: echoes of classic doom, flashes of melody, and a sense of purpose that’s rare in today’s scene.
To Speak In Tongues isn’t just another death metal record — it’s a line in the sand. Chuck Weatherman has created a blueprint for how solo projects can transcend limitations, fusing the personal with the universal.
If you want to feel the hammer fall, this is where you start. Listen loud, and let the tongues speak.
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