Album Review: To Rid Myself Of Truth by Signs Of The Swarms

Date released: 22/8/25

Genre: Deathcore, Slam

Pittsburgh Kings, Signs Of The Swarms are taking over the deathcore scene as they have recently dropped their sixth album, To Rid Myself Of Truth, and oh boy, that shit is fire! Especially with guest vocals from:

  • Phil Bozeman (Whitechapel)
  • Will Ramos (Lorna Shore)
  • Jack Murray (156/Silence)
  • Johnny Crowder (Prison and ex-member of Silence)
To Rid Myself Of Truth has a dramatic breakdown, and I'm fucking here for it! The song will take you by surprise. These guys don't beat around the bush when it comes to making gnarly music. 

Oh, we certainly weren't ready for this bad boy of a track, HELLMUSTFEARME (I think the keyboard's broken again) is beastly as fuck. David Simolich never fails to blow me away with his ruthless vocals, explosive riffs and punishing drums. This is more bloodthirsty and less djenty than their previous work; it's darker than I thought. I also love the Amongst The Low and Empty cameo in the lyrics. However, I could sense some Thy Art Is Murder when CJ McMahon was in the band.
They have a music video which matches the aesthetic of their latest album. Davey, don't do it!!! 



The collab, we've all been waiting for...Clouded Retina (with Will Ramos of Lorna Shore) is a blend of tech-death and deathcore with an illustrious bassline. The lyrics are composed by the man himself, David, as he addresses his struggle with vision loss and Stargardt disease. Hence, the inner dialogue he has with himself in the song. Bless him! However, the vocals are exhilarating, along with remarkably obscene, me gusta! 

I must say. Natural Selection is in a class by itself. The opening riff of this song is electrifyingly gorgeous, holy fuck! 

I give this album a 9/10 because I like how they combine their older work with modern deathcore, and their choice of collaborations is top-notch. I don't have anything else to say other than how amazing this album is.

Go and give this album a listen, you won't be disappointed!

Instagram: @signsoftheswarm

Songs I recommend: HELLMUSTFEARME, Natural Selection

For fans of: Lorna Shore, Chelsea Grin, Whitechapel, Thy Art Is Murder

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