Photo Credit: Jeff Apuzzo
Connecticut heavy duo TURKEY VULTURE is excited to announce their new EP, Dead to Me, out now.
The title track is a Felice Brothers-inspired ode that shows the band’s lighter side. Also found on the new EP is a heavy version of “Jill The Ripper” from their previous EP On The List, with its irreverent verses set to a sinister version of the classic folk song “House of the Rising Sun.”
Frontwoman Jessie May says, “While Turkey Vulture is planning to be less active in 2025, we were glad to have the opportunity to record these songs and get them out into the world. Jim is releasing an EP with his solo project Shieldwolf next month and I plan to do some solo recordings as well. Will there be more from Turkey Vulture in the future? Vultures symbolize death and rebirth – so don’t count us out just yet!”
Stream and download here: https://turkeyvulture.bandcamp.com/album/dead-to-me
Past Praise for Turkey Vulture:
“Turkey Vulture is a force of incredible energy that nods to a deceptively diverse set of influences. […] Above all, (the band) emanates a refreshingly raw and gloriously unpolished power.” — Duncan Evans, Ghost Cult Magazine
“Turkey Vulture returns with their latest EP, On The List, a six-track burst of gritty punk energy and metal-infused intensity. The duo have created a body of work that is unapologetically raw that showcases their signature sound while throwing in a few curveballs. From the start, it’s clear that Turkey Vulture hasn’t lost any of the ferocious bite they’re known for.” – Sheila Taylor, Amplify the Noise
TURKEY VULTURE is:
- Jessie May: guitars, bass, and vocals
- Jim Clegg: drums and backing vocals
Credits: recorded, mixed, and mastered by Tom Boudreau at Bonehead Studio in Cheshire, CT.
Artwork by Jim Clegg.
About TURKEY VULTURE:
TURKEY VULTURE is a Milford, CT-based duo blending punk energy, doom metal grit, and Americana storytelling since 2019. Comprised of Jessie May (vocals, guitar, bass) and Jim Clegg (drums, backing vocals), the band channels influences like Misfits, Social Distortion, and Motorhead into a raw and unpolished sonic force. Their discography includes four EPs—Boxer (2019), Time to Pay (2020), Twist the Knife (2022), and On the List (2024)—along with an array of eclectic singles, including the upcoming “Dead to Me” (March 28, 2025). Known for weaving folk elements into their heavy sound, TURKEY VULTURE has reinterpreted traditional songs like “In the Pines” and “Jill The Ripper,” while also drawing inspiration from film and pop culture. Jessie and Jim, married with two young children, have been playing music together since 2008, with past projects spanning punk, metal, and folk. Their music embodies resilience and defiance, whether telling tales of Robert Johnson’s deal with the devil or nodding to cult horror films. Recognized by outlets like Ghost Cult Magazine and Sleeping Village Reviews, TURKEY VULTURE continues to carve its own path with an unwavering DIY spirit.
Links:
- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/TurkeyVulture
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turkeyvultureband
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turkeyvultureband/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHc9QxDEcd_vWArOMOxG1fw
- Bandcamp: https://turkeyvulture.bandcamp.com/music
Dead To Me Track Listing:
1. Dead To Me
2. Jill The Ripper (Heavy Take)