The Chicago prog-metalers are set to release their first new material in two years in the form of a new EP, Ataraxia/Taraxis, which is set to drop on April 10 via Southern Lord.

According to a press release, the EP finds Pelican relying more on composition and, “…the utilization of the recording studio as a creative tool in the songwriting process.”

Only four tracks in length, Ataraxia/Taraxis will not only offer the band’s patented epic doom riffage, but will also apparently find them dabbling in some minimal electronics. The EP was recorded in four different studios including sessions with Chicago metal super-engineer Sanford Parker and Aaron Harris (known for his work with ISIS).

Check out the Ataraxia/Taraxis tracklist after the jump.

Ataraxia/Taraxis Track Listing:
1. Ataraxia
2. Lathe Biosas
3. Parasite Colony
4. Taraxis

 Later that night, the group will host an album listening party at Kuma’s Corner, 2900 W. Belmont, starting at 11:30pm. Additionally, Kuma’s will be unveiling the “Pelican Burger” described as “a ten ounce Kobe Beef patty, with pan seared scallops and lardons, in a garlic white wine sauce on top of a parmesan crisp, and served with white wine-garlic Aioli.” The Pelican Burger joins metal gods Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metallica and Slayer on the roster of bands with burgers named after them.

Pelican kicks off its tour October 18 at the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  The 26 date run, which concludes at the Empty Bottle, Friday, December 11, includes a few more in-store performances:

October 22, The Record Exchange, Boise, Idaho at 5:30 pm

October 24, Easy Street Records (Queen Anne), Seattle, Washington at 3:00 pm

October 25, Jackpot Records (Hawthorne) Portland, Oregon at 3:00 pm
**this is a DJ SET, Pelican will be playing their favorite records!

November 1, End of an Ear, Austin, Texas at 3:30 pm