PHARMACIST: zweiter Track vom neuen Goregrind Album „Vertebrae After Vertebrae“ aus Japan – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: upload.wikimedia.org)
The Japanese goregrind outfit Pharmacist has followed its initial preview with a second song from the forthcoming record Vertebrae After Vertebrae. The new track, titled Lazure Sphacelation, arrives as the band prepares for the album’s release later this month. Listeners who enjoyed the opener Propelling Inwards now have another window into the material that will define the group’s third full-length effort.
A Second Glimpse Into the Record
Lazure Sphacelation continues the dense, surgical approach that has marked Pharmacist’s recent output. The song maintains the project’s signature blend of grinding riffs and clinical atmosphere while introducing fresh structural shifts that keep the intensity high. Fans tracking the band’s progress online have already noted how the new piece builds directly on the momentum of the first preview.
With the full album scheduled for May 29, these early releases serve as deliberate steps toward a larger statement. The timing allows the group to maintain visibility in a scene where new material often spreads quickly through dedicated channels. Each track released so far hints at an album that refines rather than reinvents the sound established on prior releases.
From Earlier Works to the Present
Pharmacist first gained attention with Medical Renditions of Grinding Decomposition in 2020. That debut set a template of tightly wound compositions and medical-themed imagery that the band has carried forward. Two years later, Flourishing Extremities on Unspoiled Mental Grounds expanded the palette without abandoning the core intensity.
Vertebrae After Vertebrae marks the next stage in that progression. The project remains a duo, with Therapeutist handling drums and Pharmacist covering vocals, guitars, and bass. This compact lineup has allowed the music to stay focused and visceral across all three albums.
Release Information and Artwork
Hells Headbangers will issue the album on May 29, 2026. The label has a long history of supporting extreme metal acts, making it a natural home for Pharmacist’s style. Adam Medford created the cover artwork, continuing a visual approach that pairs clinical detail with unsettling imagery.
The combination of established label support and consistent artistic direction positions the record for strong reception within the goregrind community. Pre-release tracks have already circulated through the usual underground outlets, generating early discussion about how the finished album will sit alongside the band’s catalog.
Full Tracklist for Vertebrae After Vertebrae
The album contains seven tracks that together form a continuous listening experience. Several songs have already surfaced in audio form, giving fans a clear sense of the record’s overall shape.
- Propelling Inwards
- Vertebrae After Vertebrae
- Endogenica
- Lazure Sphacelation
- Mimicring The Organics
- Bubonic Malacia Bloom
- Zenith Of Mnemonic Forensication
With the release date now just weeks away, attention will soon shift from individual tracks to the complete statement. The band’s steady output of previews suggests a project that rewards close attention from start to finish.
