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  • ROTTING CHRIST Announce New Album


    ROTTING CHRIST Announce New Album Pro Xristoy

    Rotting Christ have stood the test of time. While their name has caused plenty of gatekeepers to clutch their pearls, Sakis Tolis and has brother Themis have ascended from Greece’s blackened catacombs to one of metal’s most formidable bands.  

    This year, Rotting Christ are celebrating 35 years of evil excellence with their 14th album. ΠΡΟ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ (Pro Xristoy) is bound to hold a revered place in the band’s heretical history. Always true to their name, with Pro Xristoy (“Before Christ”), the band pay tribute to the last of the Pagan kings by offering up more towering, gothic, melodic black metal. 

    Now that Rotting Christ are closing in on four decades, some followers might’ve wondered if there was any sacred ground left for them to conquer. But Pro Xristoy is a testament to a band that’s still on the rise.    

    Pro Xristory comes out May 24.

    Track-list
    1. Pro Xristoy (Προ Χριστού) (1:29)
    2. The Apostate (5:01)
    3. Like Father, Like Son (4:35)
     4. The Sixth Day (3:56)
    5. La Lettera Del Diavolo (4:01)
    6. The Farewell (6:15)
    7. Pix Lax Dax (4:33)
    8. Pretty World, Pretty Dies (4:51)
    9. Yggdrasil (5:04)
    10. Saoirse (6:17)
    11. Primal Resurrection (Bonus Track) (5:32)
    12. All For One (Bonus Track) (3:37)
    Total runtime: 55:17

    Pre-orders for the new album will start next month.
     
    To kick off what’s shaping up to be a year’s worth of devilish festivities, Rotting Christ are heading off on a tour of Latin America. Fans from Mexico to Argentina will have the pleasure of banging their heads to an unholy litany of the band’s greatest hits. They’ll also be treated to new songs off Pro Xristoy that are bound to become setlist staples.

    Photo by Chantik Photography
    In the dimly lit catacombs of extreme metal, one name stands as a monolith: ROTTING CHRIST. Sakis Tholis and his brother Themis started this band together back in 1987. In the three decades since, these Greek titans have left their blackened imprint all over the metal world. They’ve released 13 studio albums and played more than 1,3000 concerts around the globe.  Underneath all this hard work, Rotting Christ have but one vision – an urge to not only push the boundaries of extreme metal, but to keep reinventing themselves along the way.

    Rotting Christ’s evolution has unfolded across several distinct chapters. After starting out closer to the barely controlled chaos of grindcore, they went on to establish the iconic sound of Hellenic black metal. Their albums often embrace refined gothic soundscapes, only to plunge back into the depths of blasphemous fervour. Each chapter marked another, further exploration, and an unwavering commitment to bush boundaries.

    But the real turning point came in 2007, when Rotting Christ signed a pact with Season of Mist. They unleashed a series of albums for the French label that defied any and all expectations. From the piercing Theogonia and the symphonic grandeur of Aelo to the ritualistic intensity of Κατά Τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού, the cinematic experiences created by Rotting Christ became a spectacle of bombastic atmospheres, mesmerizing choirs, and neo-classical arrangements. The unexpected is their modus operandi, with the use of various languages (Latin, Arabic, Greek,  English) as well as the extensive use of famous poetry woven into their music, like Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Raven’ on The Heretics.

    In 2019, Rotting Christ’s epic journey continued with The Apocryphal Spell compilation, which offers fans an intimate glimpse into unreleased and rare material. This allowed them to gather strength, preparing for the release of their next, highly anticipated, 14th full-length studio album: Pro Xristoy.

    Pro Xristoy     (‘Before Christ’ in Greek), serves as a fervent tribute to the last Pagan kings who resisted the onslaught of Christianity, guarding their ancient values and knowledge. In this thematic odyssey, intricately woven through tracks such as ‘The Apostate’ and ‘Ygdrassil’, Rotting Christ delves into the legacies of historical figures such as Flavius Claudius Julianus and Nordic mythological kings, embodying the might of Pagan wisdom in the face of Christian adversity. The album encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ’s signature style – melodic, yet harsh at times – reinventing themselves yet again, while remaining rooted in their 35-year legacy.

    Line-up
    Sakis Tolis: Guitar/Vocals
    Themis Tolis: Drums
    Kostas “Spades” Heliotis: Bass
    Kostis Fouk: Guitar

    Guest Musicians
    Amdroniki Skoula – Vocals (on ‘La Letra Del Diavolo’)
    Nikos Kerkiras – Keyboard
    Christina Alexiou – Choir
    Maria Tsironi – Choir
    Alexandros Loyziotis – Choir
    Vasilis Karatzas – Choir

    Andrew Liles – Narration (on ‘The Apostate’, ‘Pretty World, Pretty Dies’)
    Kim Diaz Holm – Narration (on ‘Ygdrassil’)

    Recording Studio
    Deva Sounds Studios (Athens, Greece)

    Producer
    Sakis Tolis

    Sound Engineer
    Fotis Bernando
    Aggelos Karatzas

    Mixing
    Jens Borgen at Fascination Street Studios (Örebro, Sweden)

    Mastering
    Tony Lidgren at Fascination Street Studios (Örebro, Sweden)

    Artwork Artists
    Thomas Cole – Artwork
    Adrien Bousson – Digital Processing

    Biography
    Sebastien Gamez

    Links:
    Official Website: https://www.rotting-christ.com/en
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rottingchristofficial/
    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rottingchristofficial/
    Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/athanatoieste
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RottingChristOfficia
    Bandcamp: https://rottingchristofficial.bandcamp.com/
    Apple Music: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/rotting-christ/id28441629
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FhkwcO8Jd7BRWdllBpXBJ


  • ROTTING CHRIST Announce New Album


    ROTTING CHRIST Announce New Album Pro Xristoy

    Rotting Christ have stood the test of time. While their name has caused plenty of gatekeepers to clutch their pearls, Sakis Tolis and has brother Themis have ascended from Greece’s blackened catacombs to one of metal’s most formidable bands.  

    This year, Rotting Christ are celebrating 35 years of evil excellence with their 14th album. ΠΡΟ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ (Pro Xristoy) is bound to hold a revered place in the band’s heretical history. Always true to their name, with Pro Xristoy (“Before Christ”), the band pay tribute to the last of the Pagan kings by offering up more towering, gothic, melodic black metal. 

    Now that Rotting Christ are closing in on four decades, some followers might’ve wondered if there was any sacred ground left for them to conquer. But Pro Xristoy is a testament to a band that’s still on the rise.    

    Pro Xristory comes out May 24.

    Track-list
    1. Pro Xristoy (Προ Χριστού) (1:29)
    2. The Apostate (5:01)
    3. Like Father, Like Son (4:35)
     4. The Sixth Day (3:56)
    5. La Lettera Del Diavolo (4:01)
    6. The Farewell (6:15)
    7. Pix Lax Dax (4:33)
    8. Pretty World, Pretty Dies (4:51)
    9. Yggdrasil (5:04)
    10. Saoirse (6:17)
    11. Primal Resurrection (Bonus Track) (5:32)
    12. All For One (Bonus Track) (3:37)
    Total runtime: 55:17

    Pre-orders for the new album will start next month.
     
    To kick off what’s shaping up to be a year’s worth of devilish festivities, Rotting Christ are heading off on a tour of Latin America. Fans from Mexico to Argentina will have the pleasure of banging their heads to an unholy litany of the band’s greatest hits. They’ll also be treated to new songs off Pro Xristoy that are bound to become setlist staples.

    Photo by Chantik Photography
    In the dimly lit catacombs of extreme metal, one name stands as a monolith: ROTTING CHRIST. Sakis Tholis and his brother Themis started this band together back in 1987. In the three decades since, these Greek titans have left their blackened imprint all over the metal world. They’ve released 13 studio albums and played more than 1,3000 concerts around the globe.  Underneath all this hard work, Rotting Christ have but one vision – an urge to not only push the boundaries of extreme metal, but to keep reinventing themselves along the way.

    Rotting Christ’s evolution has unfolded across several distinct chapters. After starting out closer to the barely controlled chaos of grindcore, they went on to establish the iconic sound of Hellenic black metal. Their albums often embrace refined gothic soundscapes, only to plunge back into the depths of blasphemous fervour. Each chapter marked another, further exploration, and an unwavering commitment to bush boundaries.

    But the real turning point came in 2007, when Rotting Christ signed a pact with Season of Mist. They unleashed a series of albums for the French label that defied any and all expectations. From the piercing Theogonia and the symphonic grandeur of Aelo to the ritualistic intensity of Κατά Τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού, the cinematic experiences created by Rotting Christ became a spectacle of bombastic atmospheres, mesmerizing choirs, and neo-classical arrangements. The unexpected is their modus operandi, with the use of various languages (Latin, Arabic, Greek,  English) as well as the extensive use of famous poetry woven into their music, like Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Raven’ on The Heretics.

    In 2019, Rotting Christ’s epic journey continued with The Apocryphal Spell compilation, which offers fans an intimate glimpse into unreleased and rare material. This allowed them to gather strength, preparing for the release of their next, highly anticipated, 14th full-length studio album: Pro Xristoy.

    Pro Xristoy     (‘Before Christ’ in Greek), serves as a fervent tribute to the last Pagan kings who resisted the onslaught of Christianity, guarding their ancient values and knowledge. In this thematic odyssey, intricately woven through tracks such as ‘The Apostate’ and ‘Ygdrassil’, Rotting Christ delves into the legacies of historical figures such as Flavius Claudius Julianus and Nordic mythological kings, embodying the might of Pagan wisdom in the face of Christian adversity. The album encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ’s signature style – melodic, yet harsh at times – reinventing themselves yet again, while remaining rooted in their 35-year legacy.

    Line-up
    Sakis Tolis: Guitar/Vocals
    Themis Tolis: Drums
    Kostas “Spades” Heliotis: Bass
    Kostis Fouk: Guitar

    Guest Musicians
    Amdroniki Skoula – Vocals (on ‘La Letra Del Diavolo’)
    Nikos Kerkiras – Keyboard
    Christina Alexiou – Choir
    Maria Tsironi – Choir
    Alexandros Loyziotis – Choir
    Vasilis Karatzas – Choir

    Andrew Liles – Narration (on ‘The Apostate’, ‘Pretty World, Pretty Dies’)
    Kim Diaz Holm – Narration (on ‘Ygdrassil’)

    Recording Studio
    Deva Sounds Studios (Athens, Greece)

    Producer
    Sakis Tolis

    Sound Engineer
    Fotis Bernando
    Aggelos Karatzas

    Mixing
    Jens Borgen at Fascination Street Studios (Örebro, Sweden)

    Mastering
    Tony Lidgren at Fascination Street Studios (Örebro, Sweden)

    Artwork Artists
    Thomas Cole – Artwork
    Adrien Bousson – Digital Processing

    Biography
    Sebastien Gamez

    Links:
    Official Website: https://www.rotting-christ.com/en
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rottingchristofficial/
    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rottingchristofficial/
    Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/athanatoieste
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RottingChristOfficia
    Bandcamp: https://rottingchristofficial.bandcamp.com/
    Apple Music: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/rotting-christ/id28441629
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FhkwcO8Jd7BRWdllBpXBJ


  • MASTER’s "Saints Dispelled" is out today!


    MASTER
    SAINTS DISPELLED

    CD/CD BOX/LP/MC/DIGITAL

    Master’s “Saints Dispelled” is out today on CD, Deluxe CD Boxset, Gatefold LP, MC and digital!

    Order here: https://master.lnk.to/saintsdispelled

    „Da wo Master draufsteht, ist auch Master drin. Dieser typische Old School Death Metal mit Thrash-Einfluss steckt dem guten Paul Speckman und seinen beiden Spezies absolut in der DNA.” (Time For Metal D)

    „Master is a band that goes back forty years and now has fourteen albums under their belt, obviously their formula is working. Saints Dispelled is one of the first albums released in 2024 setting the bar really high for the remainder of the year.” (Metal Rules UK)

    „Es ist wieder eine echte Wonne. Master sind nach wie vor eine Macht.” (Legacy D)

    „Saints Dispelled” ist von vorn bis hinten purer Speckmetal und ein wunderbar dickköpfiges Statement für die klassische alte Knüppel-Schule.” (Rock Hard D)

    „In conclusion, this album is a testament to Master’s unwavering dedication to the cause of death metal.” (Sentinel Daily UK)
    oRDER & LISTEN HERE
    MASTER
    Saints Dispelled
    Digi-CD
    Order here
    MASTER
    Saints Dispelled
    Gatefold LP (Splatter vinyl)
    Order here
    MASTER
    Saints Dispelled
    Gatefold LP (Gold vinyl)
    Order here
    MASTER
    Saints Dispelled
    MC
    Order here
    MASTER
    Saints Dispelled
    CD Boxset
    Order here
    MASTER
    Saints Dispelled
    Gatefold LP (Red vinyl)
    Order here
    MASTER
    Saints Dispelled
    Gatefold LP (Black vinyl)
    Order here
    MASTER
    Saints Dispelled
    Bandcamp
    Order here

    UP NEXT

    Dead Head – Shadow Souls MCD/MLP
    Orphanage – By Time Alone LP
    Orphanage – Oblivion LP
    Orphanage – Oblivious to Time 3-CD Box/3-LP Bundle
    Running Wild – Gates to Purgatory Picture-LP
    Running Wild – Port Royal Picture-LP
    Temple of Void – The First Ten Years CD/2-LP
    Tristitia – Crucidiction LP
    Tristitia – One With Darkness LP
    Vicious Rumors – Digital Dictator LP
    Vicious Rumors – Soldiers of the Night LP
    Vincent Crowley – Anthology of Horrors CD/LP


  • MASTER’s "Saints Dispelled" is out today!


    MASTER
    SAINTS DISPELLED

    CD/CD BOX/LP/MC/DIGITAL

    Master’s “Saints Dispelled” is out today on CD, Deluxe CD Boxset, Gatefold LP, MC and digital!

    Order here: https://master.lnk.to/saintsdispelled

    „Da wo Master draufsteht, ist auch Master drin. Dieser typische Old School Death Metal mit Thrash-Einfluss steckt dem guten Paul Speckman und seinen beiden Spezies absolut in der DNA.” (Time For Metal D)

    „Master is a band that goes back forty years and now has fourteen albums under their belt, obviously their formula is working. Saints Dispelled is one of the first albums released in 2024 setting the bar really high for the remainder of the year.” (Metal Rules UK)

    „Es ist wieder eine echte Wonne. Master sind nach wie vor eine Macht.” (Legacy D)

    „Saints Dispelled” ist von vorn bis hinten purer Speckmetal und ein wunderbar dickköpfiges Statement für die klassische alte Knüppel-Schule.” (Rock Hard D)

    „In conclusion, this album is a testament to Master’s unwavering dedication to the cause of death metal.” (Sentinel Daily UK)
    oRDER & LISTEN HERE
    MASTER
    Saints Dispelled
    Digi-CD
    Order here
    MASTER
    Saints Dispelled
    Gatefold LP (Splatter vinyl)
    Order here
    MASTER
    Saints Dispelled
    Gatefold LP (Gold vinyl)
    Order here
    MASTER
    Saints Dispelled
    MC
    Order here
    MASTER
    Saints Dispelled
    CD Boxset
    Order here
    MASTER
    Saints Dispelled
    Gatefold LP (Red vinyl)
    Order here
    MASTER
    Saints Dispelled
    Gatefold LP (Black vinyl)
    Order here
    MASTER
    Saints Dispelled
    Bandcamp
    Order here

    UP NEXT

    Dead Head – Shadow Souls MCD/MLP
    Orphanage – By Time Alone LP
    Orphanage – Oblivion LP
    Orphanage – Oblivious to Time 3-CD Box/3-LP Bundle
    Running Wild – Gates to Purgatory Picture-LP
    Running Wild – Port Royal Picture-LP
    Temple of Void – The First Ten Years CD/2-LP
    Tristitia – Crucidiction LP
    Tristitia – One With Darkness LP
    Vicious Rumors – Digital Dictator LP
    Vicious Rumors – Soldiers of the Night LP
    Vincent Crowley – Anthology of Horrors CD/LP


  • Without Warning releases their new single with anexplosion called “NEW ORDER”. The single tackles thedestruction of humanity from three different angles.

    Picture: Michaela Tuomenoksa
    ­

    Without Warning, the new promising Finnish modern metal act who opened recent live shows for Fear Of Domination among others, has released their 6th single called “New Order” with a music video. The single is a provocative dive into the destruction of humanity. “New Order” takes its listeners to a dystopian world where the machine pulse gets fused with heavy electronic and melodic elements. With the new single, the band also showcases their updated look in their outfits which has grown to become a noticeable element. 

    – As I was writing the song, I wanted to support the band’s concept while showcasing our heavier and dramatic sides. With the familiar melodic elements that have become staples in our music, this song roams through chaotic atmospheres that also support the lyrical themes of the song. Says bassist and producer, Aleksi Rintala. 

    “New Order” provides a strong musical experience, but also awakens you to ponder how technology affects our society. The single can also be described as a soundtrack from an anxiety filled future, where the artificial intelligence birthed by mankind wants to create a new start by tyranny. Along with the strong lyrics, Without Warning has been able to create a unique atmosphere which sticks to the listener. 

    -The single is a song about our concept in Without Warning, where we view the story from three different angles. We have built a fictional backstory and theme for the band where an evil artificial intelligence named Omega wants to destroy humankind to build a new future. We, the members of the band, use the term “disciples” when referring to ourselves and we are the creation of Omega. The messengers. In “New Order” you can hear the desperate realization the humankind faces, Omega’s bittersweet thirst for revenge and the disciple’s final warning for what is to come. Describes the vocalist, Michaela “Micha” Tuomenoksa. 

    You can now listen to “New Order” on all the biggest streaming platforms: https://push.fm/fl/ww-neworder Follow Without Warning on social media to get the recent news and information on live shows. 

    Without Warning – New Order (Official music video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf1_jGl0J_w 
     
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    ­

    Without Warning – New Order (single 2024)
     
    Composer: Aleksi Rintala

    Text: Michaela Tuomenoksa

    Arrangement: Aleksi Rintala, Michaela Tuomenoksa, Lauri Tuomenoksa
    Production: Aleksi Rintala

    Mixing: Aleksi Rintala

    Mastering: Aleksi Rintala
     
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    Single cover by Michaela Tuomenoksa
    ­






  • Without Warning releases their new single with anexplosion called “NEW ORDER”. The single tackles thedestruction of humanity from three different angles.

    Picture: Michaela Tuomenoksa
    ­

    Without Warning, the new promising Finnish modern metal act who opened recent live shows for Fear Of Domination among others, has released their 6th single called “New Order” with a music video. The single is a provocative dive into the destruction of humanity. “New Order” takes its listeners to a dystopian world where the machine pulse gets fused with heavy electronic and melodic elements. With the new single, the band also showcases their updated look in their outfits which has grown to become a noticeable element. 

    – As I was writing the song, I wanted to support the band’s concept while showcasing our heavier and dramatic sides. With the familiar melodic elements that have become staples in our music, this song roams through chaotic atmospheres that also support the lyrical themes of the song. Says bassist and producer, Aleksi Rintala. 

    “New Order” provides a strong musical experience, but also awakens you to ponder how technology affects our society. The single can also be described as a soundtrack from an anxiety filled future, where the artificial intelligence birthed by mankind wants to create a new start by tyranny. Along with the strong lyrics, Without Warning has been able to create a unique atmosphere which sticks to the listener. 

    -The single is a song about our concept in Without Warning, where we view the story from three different angles. We have built a fictional backstory and theme for the band where an evil artificial intelligence named Omega wants to destroy humankind to build a new future. We, the members of the band, use the term “disciples” when referring to ourselves and we are the creation of Omega. The messengers. In “New Order” you can hear the desperate realization the humankind faces, Omega’s bittersweet thirst for revenge and the disciple’s final warning for what is to come. Describes the vocalist, Michaela “Micha” Tuomenoksa. 

    You can now listen to “New Order” on all the biggest streaming platforms: https://push.fm/fl/ww-neworder Follow Without Warning on social media to get the recent news and information on live shows. 

    Without Warning – New Order (Official music video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf1_jGl0J_w 
     
    ­

    ­

    Without Warning – New Order (single 2024)
     
    Composer: Aleksi Rintala

    Text: Michaela Tuomenoksa

    Arrangement: Aleksi Rintala, Michaela Tuomenoksa, Lauri Tuomenoksa
    Production: Aleksi Rintala

    Mixing: Aleksi Rintala

    Mastering: Aleksi Rintala
     
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    Single cover by Michaela Tuomenoksa
    ­






  • Broadcast: Second Transmission Dark Space -II


    DARKSPACE Transmit
    Second Auditory Broadcast

    DARKSPACE – “Dark -2.-2” (Official Second Transmission) 2023
    [BROADCAST: For Immediate Release: 18 Jan. 2024]
    > Amidst the echoes, a haunting scream reverberates through the vast expanse.
    > Picked up by the keen sonar of an orbiting satellite.
    > Triumvirate reach out to the inhabitants of Earth.
         > Wroth
         >     Yhs
         >     Zharaal

    After having categorized their last few transmissions from I to III I, the mysterious cosmic trio presents an experimental journey that loosely deviates from their previous work, while remaining within the realms of what DARKSPACE is about: psychedelic & atmospheric spatial black metal.

    Following the release of their first broadcast of Dark Space -II back in December last year, the otherworldly triumvirate DARKSPACE now unveil their second transmission – a direct continuation in their celestial journey.

    Listen to the second teaser: https://youtu.be/YAY-mJ-uWZg

    Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/DarkSpace-II

    Pre-save: https://orcd.co/dark-2-2

    Fractal electronic samples slice through layers of extraterrestrial drones, manifesting an immersive experience defying the boundaries of the conventional black metal genre. Vocal transmissions, like whispers from the outer reaches, seamlessly interwoven in the chilling mix, add a haunting dimension to the celestial configuration.

    DARKSPACE beckons you. Come explore the vast unknown.

    Season of Mist reissued all of Darkspace’s catalogue on CD and vinyl this year. Listen from Dark Space -I to Dark Space III I and hear how their hypnotic and otherworldly sound has influenced the modern black metal of today.  

    Shop: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/darkspace-reissues

    [BROADCAST: END]
    DARKSPACE was founded by Wroth, Zorgh and Zhaaral in 1999 in Berne (Switzerland). In two decades four albums and an EP were released: Dark Space -I to Dark Space III I. The band rarely appeared live. In 2019 Zorgh quit while the band was awarded the Music Prize of the Canton of Berne for the creation of their soundscapes and their atmospheric performances. In 2022 Yhs joined Wroth and Zhaaral to complete the three again. Far on the horizon outlines of a new release are emerging.

    Track-list
    1. Dark -2.-2 (47:12)

    Line-up
    Wroth – Guitars, Vocals
    Yhs – Guitars, Vocals
    Zhaaral – Bass, Vocals

    Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/DarkSpace-II

    Pre-save: https://orcd.co/dark-2-2

    Links:
    Official Website: https://www.darkcyberspace.com/
    Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/darkspace/329478213
    Bandcamp: https://darkspace.bandcamp.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dark.space87/?fref=ts
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sww0FgGlUX3NCrrJleszz

    Available Formats:
    Digital Download
    CD Digisleeve
    12″ Vinyl Gatefold – Black


  • Broadcast: Second Transmission Dark Space -II


    DARKSPACE Transmit
    Second Auditory Broadcast

    DARKSPACE – “Dark -2.-2” (Official Second Transmission) 2023
    [BROADCAST: For Immediate Release: 18 Jan. 2024]
    > Amidst the echoes, a haunting scream reverberates through the vast expanse.
    > Picked up by the keen sonar of an orbiting satellite.
    > Triumvirate reach out to the inhabitants of Earth.
         > Wroth
         >     Yhs
         >     Zharaal

    After having categorized their last few transmissions from I to III I, the mysterious cosmic trio presents an experimental journey that loosely deviates from their previous work, while remaining within the realms of what DARKSPACE is about: psychedelic & atmospheric spatial black metal.

    Following the release of their first broadcast of Dark Space -II back in December last year, the otherworldly triumvirate DARKSPACE now unveil their second transmission – a direct continuation in their celestial journey.

    Listen to the second teaser: https://youtu.be/YAY-mJ-uWZg

    Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/DarkSpace-II

    Pre-save: https://orcd.co/dark-2-2

    Fractal electronic samples slice through layers of extraterrestrial drones, manifesting an immersive experience defying the boundaries of the conventional black metal genre. Vocal transmissions, like whispers from the outer reaches, seamlessly interwoven in the chilling mix, add a haunting dimension to the celestial configuration.

    DARKSPACE beckons you. Come explore the vast unknown.

    Season of Mist reissued all of Darkspace’s catalogue on CD and vinyl this year. Listen from Dark Space -I to Dark Space III I and hear how their hypnotic and otherworldly sound has influenced the modern black metal of today.  

    Shop: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/darkspace-reissues

    [BROADCAST: END]
    DARKSPACE was founded by Wroth, Zorgh and Zhaaral in 1999 in Berne (Switzerland). In two decades four albums and an EP were released: Dark Space -I to Dark Space III I. The band rarely appeared live. In 2019 Zorgh quit while the band was awarded the Music Prize of the Canton of Berne for the creation of their soundscapes and their atmospheric performances. In 2022 Yhs joined Wroth and Zhaaral to complete the three again. Far on the horizon outlines of a new release are emerging.

    Track-list
    1. Dark -2.-2 (47:12)

    Line-up
    Wroth – Guitars, Vocals
    Yhs – Guitars, Vocals
    Zhaaral – Bass, Vocals

    Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/DarkSpace-II

    Pre-save: https://orcd.co/dark-2-2

    Links:
    Official Website: https://www.darkcyberspace.com/
    Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/darkspace/329478213
    Bandcamp: https://darkspace.bandcamp.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dark.space87/?fref=ts
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sww0FgGlUX3NCrrJleszz

    Available Formats:
    Digital Download
    CD Digisleeve
    12″ Vinyl Gatefold – Black


  • Sign of The Times (Pallas, 2023)

    Pallas are like good wine: they improve with each passing year. Their December 2023 album titled “The Messenger” is a very fine piece of prog, full of energy, creativity and, last but not least, beautiful musical themes. “Sign of The Times” is the opening track and it includes all the essential features of the album: majestic riffs, tight progressions, unpredictable changes, atmospheric passages, impeccable performances, an underlying strain and a challenging plot. 

    Such a beautiful cover art!

    The harsh lyrics are well written and perfectly sung by Alan Reed, a singer I adore. How can I describe his voice? Last time I tried to he desagreed, but he seems to me he’s like a modern Janus with two faces: an angel and a devil. And I like both. The rest of the band, of course, is also awesome and our friends from Aberdeen are a perfect clockwork, a treat for the pickiest ears. Just listen to this song and you’ll be aboard the most exciting roller coaster… don’t stop the ride!

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