Description
October File – Holy Armour from the Jaws of God – Double Vinyl Records
Released in 2007, Holy Armour from the Jaws of God is the second studio album by October File, a British band known for their blend of post-punk, industrial metal, and hardcore punk influences. The album showcases a dark, politically charged, and intense sound, combining pummeling riffs, aggressive vocals, and a relentless rhythmic assault, making it one of the band’s most critically regarded releases.
Lyrically, Holy Armour from the Jaws of God is deeply influenced by themes of war, societal collapse, and political corruption, delivered with a blunt, almost militaristic intensity. The album’s production, handled by Justin Broadrick (of Godflesh and Jesu), adds an industrial edge, with heavy, mechanical guitar tones and a raw, unpolished atmosphere that amplifies its sense of urgency. Tracks like “Holy Armour” and “A Sun That Never Sets” (not to be confused with the Neurosis song of the same name) build upon crushing, repetitive riffs and a sense of apocalyptic tension, while “Hallowed Be Thy Army” and “So Poor” showcase the band’s ability to merge punk-like aggression with metallic weight.
Often compared to bands like Killing Joke, Godflesh, and Amebix, October File carved out a distinct niche with Holy Armour from the Jaws of God, balancing brooding atmospherics with intense, driving force. The album remains a hidden gem within the industrial metal and post-punk crossover scene, appealing to fans of dark, politically charged, and uncompromisingly heavy music.
Gatefold sleeve with lyrics
Artwork from Russian surrealist Victor Safonkin
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Munitions Crusade
In My Magnificent Circus
High Octane Climate Changer
Another Day
Hallowed Be Thy Army
Friendly Fire
Blood And Sweat
A Sun That Never Sets
Religion?
So Poor
