Chicago trio Barren Heir have been spreading their brand of atmosludge since the release of their debut album Tired Turns in 2016. The band gained a reputation early on for their unsettling live shows and a unique sound that was tough to pin down. In 2022, drummer Adam Thorsness entered the fold, bringing a more aggressive playing style that helped redefine

the band’s sound on their 2023 album, Died Down.

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On November 7, 2025, Barren Heir released their new album, Far From. A dynamic and intentionally shaped record, Far From is Barren Heir’s most fully realized release to date — a heavy, atmospheric work that blurs genre lines while carving outB a sound that’s unmistakably their own. Across nine sprawling

tracks, the band weaves together crushing heaviness, post-metal textures, and moments of groove-laden, blues-tinged guitar work — all grounded by introspective lyrics and a vocal delivery that favors emotional weight over genre convention.

 

From the pummeling opener “Meddling Body” (released as the first single in September) to the album’s more slow-burning, melodic moments, Far From offers a listening experience that’s as unsettling as it is immersive — a record that invites repeatlistens, each time pulling the listener a little deeper.