NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are
ABYSSIC (Norway)
Orchestral Doom / Death metal dark entities from Norway. Formed by veteran Norwegian extreme
metallers known for their work with bands such as Susperia, Dimmu Borgir, Old
Man's Child, Asagraum, Sirenia, etc.
ABYSSIC sound is astonishing symphonic experience of obscure
funeral doom and death metal combined with some old-fashioned Norwegian black
metal and a touch of sophisticated progressive rock from the 70's.
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what you have heard!
ABYSSIC
is a unique symbiosis of atmospheric approaches in funeral death/doom, with
black and prog influences. The signature is enhanced by orchestrations with
Mellotron, Minimoog and Upright Bass.
ABYSSIC
is a result of a collaboration between Memnock (Susperia), Elvorn (Susperia)
and André Aaslie (Funeral, Images At Twilight, Gromth & Profane Burial)
and together with Asgeir Mickelson (Ex-Borknagar, Ihsahn) they recorded
the debut album 'A Winter's Tale' in February 2016 (Osmose Productions).
Later 2016 Tjodalv (Susperia, Ex-Dimmu Borgir, Old Man`s Child) and
Makhashanah (Henriette Bordvik) (Asagraum (Live), Ex-Sirenia) joined
ABYSSIC,
and together with Memnock, Elvorn and Aaslie they bring you the
ABYSSIC darkness with album nr 2, "High The Memory".
"BROUGHT FORTH IN INIQUITY"DETAILS: Orchestral Doom / Death metal dark entities ABYSSIC have released
their 3rd album entitled "Brought Forth In Iniquity" on
October 28th
2022 through Osmose
Productions.
Finally, ABYSSIC's third opus
is here, and the long wait is over... The music is much more violent, faster,
and the lyrics are even more haunting than on the last two albums. The
orchestration is beyond everything they have done so far and is even more
beautiful than ever. So, in other words, "Brought Forth in Iniquity"
is faster and more brutal and more beautiful than ever. All we can say is:
Expect the unexpected.
Tracklisting for
ABYSSIC's "Brought
Forth in Iniquity"
1. Cold as Winter Storm [9:43]
2. Chronicle of the Dead [8:49]
3.
Mirror of Sorrow [6:33]
4. Djevelens Lys [7:06]
5. Brought Forth in Iniquity [18:33]
NEW
SINGLE / MUSIC VIDEO "DEUS REX" OUT NOW! [2026.05.29]
Swedish symphonic metal act
ZORNHEYM has released the second single and music video, "Deus
Rex", taken from their upcoming studio album "Descending Into
Madness", which is set for release on October 2, 2026 via Noble
Demon Records.
The band comments: "Inmates, The day has finally arrived. "Deus
Rex" is out now!
The opening track from our upcoming album “Descending Into Madness” is now
available on all major streaming platforms.
Stream it, add it to your playlists, and share it with your friends. Every
listen, share, and playlist addition helps us spread the word and reach new
listeners."
Zorn comments: “We knew we wanted a fast, heavy-hitting epic as the opener for
"Descending Into Madness", says mastermind Zorn. “The first
idea that came to mind was an unreleased Devian song that was originally
written for the third album. So this track is co-written with Emil
Dragutinovic (ex-Marduk, ex-DEVIAN, ex-The Legion). It
started from his original idea, blended with some of mine. We kept the core
spirit of it but fully ‘Zornheymified’ the song - I wrote new parts, and
Scucca added the choir break. The result absolutely rips.” He continues: “From a story perspective, this song serves as the
prologue to the entire prequel. It takes us back to a time when the asylum
functioned as a field hospital during the Thirty Years’ War, and to the dreadful
night when a group of deserters were brutally executed by the shores of Sêlasee
(the lake near the asylum) and hanged from the old oak. It also briefly touches
on the period when the place served as a sanatorium for the dying.”
What do you think of the song? Let us know in the comments and welcome back to
Zornheim."
PRE-ORDER NOW:
Pre-order Blue Marbled Vinyl, special limited CD Digipak and the Zornheym
Book"The Zornheim Archives" here:
https://music.nobledemon.com/madness
Marking the band’s third full-length release, "Descending Into Madness"
serves as a prequel to the dark and intricate story surrounding the asylum "Zornheim",
its inmates and their doctors - where it is never quite clear who is truly
insane.
Tracklist: 01. Prologue: From the Depths of Sêlasee 02.Deus Rex 03. Somewhere
Far Beyond 04. Deep Below 05. Anneliese 06. Alone in the Dark 07. Gallow’s Oak 08. The Funeral March 09. Descending 10. Come Sweet Death 11. The Foreboding (CD Bonus Track) 12.
None For All(CD Bonus Track)
Recorded, mixed & mastered at Wing Studios
Produced by:Sverker Widgren/Zorn
"Descending Into Madness" will be coming out on October 2 via Noble
Demon Records and is now available for pre-order at this location:
https://music.nobledemon.com/madness . The album will be available in a
variety of exclusive formats, including colored marbled vinyl, a limited
Collector's Edition CD, a Digipak and an A5 book.
ZORNHEYM are: Zorn - Guitars
Scucca - Guitars and Backing Vocals
Bendler- Vocals
Qual -
Drums
MORE ABOUT ZORNHEYM:
ZORNHEYM was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, as an ambitious vision by its
creator, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Zorn (ex-Dark Funeral),
with the goal of realizing his interpretation of the ultimate concept band - a
complete fusion of music, narrative, and visual storytelling. Since its
inception, the band has set out to redefine the traditional "metal meets
symphony" approach, developing a sound that blends cinematic orchestration
with a powerful heavy metal backbone and strong influences from melodic death
metal, all driven by a distinct sense for epic, memorable melodies.
At the core of
ZORNHEYM lies a dark and expanding narrative universe. Each album
unfolds within the walls of the mental asylum Zornheim - a place shrouded
in mystery, madness, and horror - where the institution itself becomes the
central character. Across releases, the band explores different eras of its
sinister history through layered storytelling, recurring themes, and hidden
connections. This concept was introduced on their debut album "Where Hatred
Dwells and Darkness Reigns" (2017) and further expanded on the critically
acclaimed "The Zornheim Sleep Experiment" (2021), followed by the
acoustic EP "The Forgotten Inmates" (2023), which completed the first
chapter of the asylum’s story.
ZORNHEYM’s artistic vision extends far beyond music. Their albums are
accompanied by detailed visual concepts and graphic novels, bringing the asylum
and its inmates to life in another dimension, while their music videos are
produced as short films that further immerse the audience in the band’s
universe.
On stage,
ZORNHEYM transforms into a theatrical experience led by frontman
Bendler, whose commanding presence draws the audience deep into the asylum’s
grip. On special occasions, actors become part of the performance, elevating the
show beyond a traditional concert into a dark and immersive spectacle.
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are
ZORNHEYM (Sweden), one of the best Symphonic metal bands out
there! Constituted by
experienced metal musicians who united to bring fourth a fresh pieces of horror
tales mixed with symphonic
metal art! An horror painted scenario for the deadlier symphonic experience!
Welcome to the Zornheim asylum!
Features former members of Devian, Dark Funeral (live), Scar Symmetry (live), Facebreaker and more!
Show your support and share this info to all your metal brotherhood if you like what you have heard!
PRE-ORDER NOW:
Pre-order Blue Marbled Vinyl, special limited CD Digipak and the Zornheym
Book"The Zornheim Archives" here:
https://music.nobledemon.com/madness
Marking the band’s third full-length release, "Descending Into Madness"
serves as a prequel to the dark and intricate story surrounding the asylum "Zornheim",
its inmates and their doctors - where it is never quite clear who is truly
insane.
"In an era obsessed with speed and instant results, we chose substance over
shortcuts. This album was forged over years of relentless writing, arranging and
refining. Every decision mattered. Every layer was earned. Nothing was rushed,
nothing was accidental: until the vision stood complete,"the band
comments."'Somewhere Far Beyond' is the first glimpse into this
new chapter: a prequel that takes us back to the moment when Dr. Bettelheim
first arrives at Zornheim, long before the madness fully unfolds. The
track captures the epic choral power that defines the album, pushing our sound
further than ever, with every member delivering at their absolute peak."
Tracklist: 01. Prologue: From the Depths of Sêlasee 02. Deus Rex 03. Somewhere
Far Beyond 04. Deep Below 05. Anneliese 06. Alone in the Dark 07. Gallow’s Oak 08. The Funeral March 09. Descending 10. Come Sweet Death 11. The Foreboding (CD Bonus Track) 12.
None For All(CD Bonus Track)
Recorded, mixed & mastered at Wing Studios
Produced by:Sverker Widgren/Zorn
"Descending Into Madness" will be coming out on October 2 via Noble
Demon Records and is now available for pre-order at this location:
https://music.nobledemon.com/madness . The album will be available in a
variety of exclusive formats, including colored marbled vinyl, a limited
Collector's Edition CD, a Digipak and an A5 book.
ZORNHEYM BIOGRAPHY
ZORNHEYM was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, as an ambitious vision by its
creator, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Zorn (ex-Dark Funeral),
with the goal of realizing his interpretation of the ultimate concept band - a
complete fusion of music, narrative, and visual storytelling. Since its
inception, the band has set out to redefine the traditional "metal meets
symphony" approach, developing a sound that blends cinematic orchestration
with a powerful heavy metal backbone and strong influences from melodic death
metal, all driven by a distinct sense for epic, memorable melodies.
At the core of
ZORNHEYM lies a dark and expanding narrative universe. Each album
unfolds within the walls of the mental asylum Zornheim - a place shrouded
in mystery, madness, and horror - where the institution itself becomes the
central character. Across releases, the band explores different eras of its
sinister history through layered storytelling, recurring themes, and hidden
connections. This concept was introduced on their debut album "Where Hatred
Dwells and Darkness Reigns" (2017) and further expanded on the critically
acclaimed "The Zornheim Sleep Experiment" (2021), followed by the
acoustic EP "The Forgotten Inmates" (2023), which completed the first
chapter of the asylum’s story.
ZORNHEYM’s artistic vision extends far beyond music. Their albums are
accompanied by detailed visual concepts and graphic novels, bringing the asylum
and its inmates to life in another dimension, while their music videos are
produced as short films that further immerse the audience in the band’s
universe.
On stage,
ZORNHEYM transforms into a theatrical experience led by frontman
Bendler, whose commanding presence draws the audience deep into the asylum’s
grip. On special occasions, actors become part of the performance, elevating the
show beyond a traditional concert into a dark and immersive spectacle.
ZORNHEYM are: Zorn - Guitars
Scucca - Guitars and Backing Vocals
Bendler- Vocals
Qual -
Drums
WORMWOOD
COUNTRY: SWEDEN
GENRE: MELODIC BLACK METAL
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are WORMWOOD.
A Swedish metal band who explore different sounds within the genres
of Melodic Black Metal with a mix of Folk Metal. WORMWOOD
delivers a refined
Blend of Dark Melodies, Crushing Riffs, Technical Percussion over
Ethereal Landscapes of sound in a unique mix of puissant heartfelt melancholie
and melodie.
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you have heard!
WORMWOOD
returns with the follow up to it's highly praised predecessors "Nattarvet"
and "Arkivet". There is no doubt that
WORMWOOD
musically has taken another big step forward, both in terms of songwriting
and performance. Nothing is left to chance, and everything is refined down
to the smallest detail, and this without sacrificing the bands unmistakable
raw sound. A must for fans of blackened metal with a craze for folk music.
ORDER "THE STAR":
Click:
https://orcd.co/the-star "The Star" Tracklist: 1. STJARNFALL 2. A DISTANT GLOW 3. LIMINAL 4. GALACTIC BLOOD 5. THOUSAND DOORLESS ROOMS 6. SUFFER EXISTENCE 7. RO
BIOGRAPHY:
Formed in 2014, Wormwood have had quite the musical journey. Starting off
as a black'n roll band, then turned into a melodic black metal band with folk
and rock influences. Now, they have advanced to their true form, which is an
unique take on Scandinavian black metal.
Lyrical themes goes from the vastness of the cosmos, northern lore, the
hardships of the 1800-hundreds and the fall of mankind.
DISCOGRAPHY: 2015: The Void: Stories from the Whispering Well
2017: Ghostlands: Wounds From A Bleeding Earth
2019: Nattarvet
2021: Arkivet*
2024 : The Star [ Released on the 31st of May via
Black Lodge Records]
WITCHHAMMER COUNTRY: NORWAY
GENRE: HEAVY / THRASH METAL
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are
WITCHHAMMER (Norway - Heavy/Thrash Metal) a kick ass
old-school band for fans of traditional metal, a reference of quality Heavy
Metal to many Norwegian bands on todays days!
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Germany, 1486: The Dominican inquisitors Kramer and Sprenger publish "MALLEUS
MALEFICARUM" "The Hammer of the Witches", the most important book on the
Headhunt and execution of witches and heretics in medieval Europe. The book
features detailed information on how to recognize, judge and execute the
witches. MALLEUS MALEFICARUM was approved by the Catholic Church in the year of
1487.
Norway, 1986: Five guys from the Sarpsborg area in southeast Norway get together
to form Withchammer, playing compromiseless thrashy HM with melodic
overtones and drawing inspiration to many of their lyrical concepts from the
MALLEUS MALEFICARUM, from which the name also is derived. Only this time,
the hammer is here to stay... With the classic release of 1487 (vinyl now
a sold-out item CD available) and the The Lost Tapes, the book of
Witchhammer is continuously in creation..
Norway, 2011: A new Chapter, new vocalist, a keyboardplayer and 9 new songs .
Based on a true story of a woman which head was put on a stake in the 1500
century Check out our CD's merch and other strange things here:
http://shop.witchhammer.com
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are
ZORNHEYM (Sweden), one of the best Symphonic metal bands out
there! Constituted by
experienced metal musicians who united to bring fourth a fresh pieces of horror
tales mixed with symphonic
metal art! An horror painted scenario for the deadlier symphonic experience!
Welcome to the Zornheim asylum!
Features former members of Devian, Dark Funeral (live), Scar Symmetry (live), Facebreaker and more!
Show your support and share this info to all your metal brotherhood if you like what you have heard!
PRE-ORDER NOW:
Pre-order Blue Marbled Vinyl, special limited CD Digipak and the Zornheym
Book"The Zornheim Archives" here:
https://music.nobledemon.com/madness
Marking the band’s third full-length release, "Descending Into Madness"
serves as a prequel to the dark and intricate story surrounding the asylum "Zornheim",
its inmates and their doctors - where it is never quite clear who is truly
insane.
"In an era obsessed with speed and instant results, we chose substance over
shortcuts. This album was forged over years of relentless writing, arranging and
refining. Every decision mattered. Every layer was earned. Nothing was rushed,
nothing was accidental: until the vision stood complete,"the band
comments."'Somewhere Far Beyond' is the first glimpse into this
new chapter: a prequel that takes us back to the moment when Dr. Bettelheim
first arrives at Zornheim, long before the madness fully unfolds. The
track captures the epic choral power that defines the album, pushing our sound
further than ever, with every member delivering at their absolute peak."
Tracklist: 01. Prologue: From the Depths of Sêlasee 02. Deus Rex 03. Somewhere
Far Beyond 04. Deep Below 05. Anneliese 06. Alone in the Dark 07. Gallow’s Oak 08. The Funeral March 09. Descending 10. Come Sweet Death 11. The Foreboding (CD Bonus Track) 12.
None For All(CD Bonus Track)
Recorded, mixed & mastered at Wing Studios
Produced by:Sverker Widgren/Zorn
"Descending Into Madness" will be coming out on October 2 via Noble
Demon Records and is now available for pre-order at this location:
https://music.nobledemon.com/madness . The album will be available in a
variety of exclusive formats, including colored marbled vinyl, a limited
Collector's Edition CD, a Digipak and an A5 book.
ZORNHEYM BIOGRAPHY
ZORNHEYM was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, as an ambitious vision by its
creator, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Zorn (ex-Dark Funeral),
with the goal of realizing his interpretation of the ultimate concept band - a
complete fusion of music, narrative, and visual storytelling. Since its
inception, the band has set out to redefine the traditional "metal meets
symphony" approach, developing a sound that blends cinematic orchestration
with a powerful heavy metal backbone and strong influences from melodic death
metal, all driven by a distinct sense for epic, memorable melodies.
At the core of
ZORNHEYM lies a dark and expanding narrative universe. Each album
unfolds within the walls of the mental asylum Zornheim - a place shrouded
in mystery, madness, and horror - where the institution itself becomes the
central character. Across releases, the band explores different eras of its
sinister history through layered storytelling, recurring themes, and hidden
connections. This concept was introduced on their debut album "Where Hatred
Dwells and Darkness Reigns" (2017) and further expanded on the critically
acclaimed "The Zornheim Sleep Experiment" (2021), followed by the
acoustic EP "The Forgotten Inmates" (2023), which completed the first
chapter of the asylum’s story.
ZORNHEYM’s artistic vision extends far beyond music. Their albums are
accompanied by detailed visual concepts and graphic novels, bringing the asylum
and its inmates to life in another dimension, while their music videos are
produced as short films that further immerse the audience in the band’s
universe.
On stage,
ZORNHEYM transforms into a theatrical experience led by frontman
Bendler, whose commanding presence draws the audience deep into the asylum’s
grip. On special occasions, actors become part of the performance, elevating the
show beyond a traditional concert into a dark and immersive spectacle.
ZORNHEYM are: Zorn - Guitars
Scucca - Guitars and Backing Vocals
Bendler- Vocals
Qual -
Drums
NEW
SINGLE / MUSIC VIDEO "SOMEWHERE FAR BEYOND" OUT NOW! [2026.04.17]
Swedish symphonic metal act
ZORNHEYM has released the first single and music video, "Somewhere
Far Beyond", taken from their upcoming studio album "Descending Into
Madness", which is set for release on October 2, 2026 via Noble
Demon Records.
PRE-ORDER NOW:
Pre-order Blue Marbled Vinyl, special limited CD Digipak and the Zornheym
Book"The Zornheim Archives" here:
https://music.nobledemon.com/madness
Marking the band’s third full-length release, "Descending Into Madness"
serves as a prequel to the dark and intricate story surrounding the asylum "Zornheim",
its inmates and their doctors - where it is never quite clear who is truly
insane.
"In an era obsessed with speed and instant results, we chose substance over
shortcuts. This album was forged over years of relentless writing, arranging and
refining. Every decision mattered. Every layer was earned. Nothing was rushed,
nothing was accidental: until the vision stood complete,"the band
comments."'Somewhere Far Beyond' is the first glimpse into this
new chapter: a prequel that takes us back to the moment when Dr. Bettelheim
first arrives at Zornheim, long before the madness fully unfolds. The
track captures the epic choral power that defines the album, pushing our sound
further than ever, with every member delivering at their absolute peak."
Tracklist: 01. Prologue: From the Depths of Sêlasee 02. Deus Rex 03. Somewhere
Far Beyond 04. Deep Below 05. Anneliese 06. Alone in the Dark 07. Gallow’s Oak 08. The Funeral March 09. Descending 10. Come Sweet Death 11. The Foreboding (CD Bonus Track) 12.
None For All(CD Bonus Track)
Recorded, mixed & mastered at Wing Studios
Produced by:Sverker Widgren/Zorn
"Descending Into Madness" will be coming out on October 2 via Noble
Demon Records and is now available for pre-order at this location:
https://music.nobledemon.com/madness . The album will be available in a
variety of exclusive formats, including colored marbled vinyl, a limited
Collector's Edition CD, a Digipak and an A5 book.
ZORNHEYM are: Zorn - Guitars
Scucca - Guitars and Backing Vocals
Bendler- Vocals
Qual -
Drums
MORE ABOUT ZORNHEYM:
ZORNHEYM was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, as an ambitious vision by its
creator, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Zorn (ex-Dark Funeral),
with the goal of realizing his interpretation of the ultimate concept band - a
complete fusion of music, narrative, and visual storytelling. Since its
inception, the band has set out to redefine the traditional "metal meets
symphony" approach, developing a sound that blends cinematic orchestration
with a powerful heavy metal backbone and strong influences from melodic death
metal, all driven by a distinct sense for epic, memorable melodies.
At the core of
ZORNHEYM lies a dark and expanding narrative universe. Each album
unfolds within the walls of the mental asylum Zornheim - a place shrouded
in mystery, madness, and horror - where the institution itself becomes the
central character. Across releases, the band explores different eras of its
sinister history through layered storytelling, recurring themes, and hidden
connections. This concept was introduced on their debut album "Where Hatred
Dwells and Darkness Reigns" (2017) and further expanded on the critically
acclaimed "The Zornheim Sleep Experiment" (2021), followed by the
acoustic EP "The Forgotten Inmates" (2023), which completed the first
chapter of the asylum’s story.
ZORNHEYM’s artistic vision extends far beyond music. Their albums are
accompanied by detailed visual concepts and graphic novels, bringing the asylum
and its inmates to life in another dimension, while their music videos are
produced as short films that further immerse the audience in the band’s
universe.
On stage,
ZORNHEYM transforms into a theatrical experience led by frontman
Bendler, whose commanding presence draws the audience deep into the asylum’s
grip. On special occasions, actors become part of the performance, elevating the
show beyond a traditional concert into a dark and immersive spectacle.
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are
NOCTEM (Black Death Metal) an amazing band from Spanish lands with a
mature and elite Extreme Metal sound. Acclaimed by the media and respected
for their constant sound evolution. Brutal, Epic, Melodic... yet with their own
Latin essence and identity.
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"CREDO CERTE NE
CRAS" DETAILS:
Spain's black death metallers
NOCTEMhave
revealed details on the bands sixth full-length album entitled "Credo
Certe Ne Cras" to be released via
MNRK Heavy on 28th of October 2022.
The blood and fire spewed forth onstage by
NOCTEM is a
visceral, fitting companion to their unrivaled sound, a vicious black metal
assault enhanced with a signature Iberian flourish.
NOCTEM
follows that career landmark with a new, definitive masterpiece, merging the
crushing cacophony of angry, adrenaline-fueled lust with newfound sorrows
and mournful melodic might. "Credo Certe Ne Cras" ("Believe With
Certainty That There is No Tomorrow") is a work of art. The album demands to
be experienced as much as listened to, invoking ritualistic examination.
The band comments: "It gives us divine pleasure, and great delight
to finally be able to present the first single from our next full-length
album to our faithful horde of devils. "We Are Omega" represents a new dawn,
and the oncoming album - a new era."
Tracklist: 1)I AM ALPHA 2) SOVEREIGN PROVIDENCE 3) SANCTUM OF ANGUISH 4) CREDO CERTE NE CRAS 5) HOMILY OF PUNISHMENT 6) THE PALE MOON RITE 7) THE TOLLING OF THE NINE BELLS 8) CHALICE OF TURPITUDE 9) CEREMONIAL MIASMA 10) WE ARE
OMEGA
NOCTEM BIOGRAPHY
Iberian black metal from Valencia, Spain.
Founded in 2001,
NOCTEM have
released 5 full-length albums with the latest arriving in 2019 titled “The
Black Consecration”.
Notorious for their extreme live sound and stage show consisting of blood and
fire,
NOCTEM have
toured across Europe, Asia, Russia, and Latin America with some of the biggest
names in extreme metal including the likes of Marduk, Napalm Death, Gorgoroth,
Samael, Batushka and many more.
With a wide fan base of faithful followers, the band continues to march on and
in 2022 will deliver a new album that is set to become one of their most extreme
yet…
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are
NIRNAETH. An awesome band born in 2001 on French soils who combine black
and death metal with all the right dose of darkness and aggression! Their music
is organic, morbid and intense!
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The new videoclip for "Been There Before" from the latest album "From Shadow to Flesh" :
https://youtu.be/og4HfMa9r0o
"From Shadow to Flesh"
tracklist 1. Dying of the Day 2. Been There Before 3. The Crater 4. Cursed 5.
In Nomine Ego 6.Nihil in Me 7. Once a Shadow 8. Possession 9. Forgotten and Chained
2001 : I Am Nothing But A Cry In A Chaotic Torment Mutill (guitars) and Malaria (bass) decided to create a Metal band
with their most extreme influences : Morbid Angel, Immortal, Lord Belial,
Dissection, etc.
2002 : I Become Flesh Yamaël (drums) joined the band, followed by Zig (screams) a few
time later. The band choose the name ‘Nirnaeth’ for its epic and poetic
dimensions : ‘Nirnaeth Arnoediad’ is the name of a battle in Tolkien’s
universe and means ‘eternal tears’.
2004 : Nothing But Ashes
After some first gigs 'Nothing But Ashes' emerged. This self produced
demo contains 4 titles which already carry with them what characterizes the
music of Nirnaeth : an organic structure articulated around devastating
riffs with dark melodies and themes dealing with pain and madness.
2006 : May Their Martyrs Suffer Once And For All ‘Thrown Athwart The Darkness’ has been released on label Great Dane
Records. Recorded at Midnight Studio, this first album exposed the
horde to the extreme metal scene. The album title was taken from a poem by
Percy Bysshe Shelley.
2008 : The Horns Resound Laboga Amps endorsed Mutill, alongside musicians from bands like
Motorhead, Behemoth, Annihilator, Hate Eternal, etc.
2009 : It Lieth, Gazing On Midnight’s Sky ‘Splendour Of The Abyss’ was released on label Great Dane Records.
Recorded once more at Midnight Studio, this album met very good reviews
and allowed the band to multiply gigs.
2015 : Fire Gave Me A New Face Vagorn replaced Yamaël on drums. The year ended with a
participation at the second edition of the Gohelle Fest (Obituary, Rotting
Christ, ...).
2016 : None Can Control It
The label Kaotoxin released 'Dramatis Personae', a split 7"EP with
bands Azziard and Nirnaeth. A video clip produced by
BullDogProd has been made for 'Nihil In Me'.
2017 : None Can Possess It Marbas joined the band as second guitar player, allowing the band to
explore new ways of creation. The third album, entitled 'From Shadow To Flesh',
was produced in 3 studios : drums were recorded at Psykron studio by
Phil Reinhalter, guitars and screams at Aeternal Studio by Mutill and
finally mixing and mastering were done by Deha at Forbidden
Frequencies Studio.
2018 : From Shadow To Flesh
A deal is signed with Malpermesita Records. 'From Shadow To Flesh' will
be released in september 7th 2018. It's a concept album dealing with possession,
from 2 perspectives. Cover was made by Above Chaos. First 500 copies are
limited hand numbered digipack.
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are HATE(Black
Death Metal),
without a doubt one of the best expressions within their musical genre!
This band had a tremendous
influence over forming Polish metal scene in the nineties! Combining slavic and other ancient myths and lore with the mightiest black death metal they are one of a kind!
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"Bellum Regiis" Track Listing:
01.Bellum Regiis 02.
Iphigenia 03.The Vanguard 04. A Ghost of Lost Delight 05. Rite of Triglav 06. Perun Rising 07. Alfa Inferi Goddess of War 08. Prophet of Arkhen 09. Ageless Harp of Devilry
"Bellum Regiis" has been released on CD and digital formats as well as LP
in the following color variants:
180g Black
Grey Marble
Silver Blackdust (Ltd. 300)
Gold Blackdust (Ltd. 200)
Black/White Splatter (US Exclusive Ltd. 350)
“HATE is back with another masterpiece! A crushing new opus of dark
and epic anthems!” – Serpenth, Belphegor
“Captivating, brutal, and honest. HATE has truly found something extra
special to share with us on this album and I can’t recommend it enough! It’s
made with passion, with a crisp sound that really embraces you as a listener and
allows you to lose yourself into a world of loving HATE!” –
Madeleine Liljestam, Eleine
HATE BIOGRAPHY
With a dozen ferocious and lauded albums since 1996's Daemon Qui Fecit Terram,
Hate's lucky thirteenth album, Bellum Regiis, sees the unrelenting
Polish quartet forging a bolder and more aggressive style than ever. Bellum
Regiis' nine songs see vocalist/guitarist ATF Sinner, guitarist
Domin, drummer Nar-Sil, and bassist Tiermes honing a modern
sound rife with eerie atmosphere and depth. Produced by David Castillo (Candlemass,
Carcass, Dark Tranquility, Katatonia) at Stockholm's Grondahl Studio,
Bellum Regiis is lyrically a more "humanity focused and personal"
album than Rugia. Bellum Regiis' songs, explains founder Sinner,
are a timely aural and visual exploration of "a struggle for power and
everything that comes with it."
Hate, who formed in Warsaw in 1990, have been hailed as a "hallmark of
consistency," and praised as a "sleek and tight death metal monster."
Since 2017's Tremendum, Hate has focused on nature and its mysteries as a
main source of inspiration. As Sinner explains, "Whether that's the
nature within us, around us or that we see from afar, the perspectives gained
and how they relate to different overarching themes have driven each album."
For instance, 2019's Auric Gates of Veles focused on death, the Slavic
perception of death in particular. Six years later, Bellum Regiis finds
Hate delving into "humanity and why are we, as creatures, so deeply
motivated by concepts like power, wealth, glory and faith. The main theme is a
struggle for power and everything that comes with it."
Hence the album title Bellum Regiis, which translates to "A War of
Royalty" or "A War of Kings."Sinner looks at the hard
questions surrounding power-does its attainment make us aberrant or are we
aberrant to begin with? The title track encompasses the LP's leitmotif. "As a
song, 'Bellum Regiis' has both a deep melancholy and a sense of grandeur,"
says Sinner. "The vocals laid down by Eliza Sacharczuk (a
renowned singer and voice teacher who runs a holistic arts center in Bialystok)
give the song a strong sense of time. Whether that's nostalgia,
reminiscence, regret, or preparation for the future is in the eye of the
beholder. These wars, these struggles, have been ongoing since the dawn of our
existence," the frontman notes. "Whether they are futile or not, they are
scars on our very nature."
While Hate used "Bellum Regiis" as a guiding phrase since an early
point in the songwriting, the first song worked up was "Alfa Inferi Goddess
of War." The last written was "Ageless Harp of Devilry," which both
sums up what the album is about but also sheds new light on some of the record's
strongest themes. "It's the track that most reminds me of our 2010 record
Erebos. It's like a perfect combination of 'mechanical' riffs and
atmospheric black metal tunes." In the compositions, Hate also drew
inspiration from Ancient Greek literature in general, and the Iliad in
particular.
Sinner's philosophical side prospered during long conversations and
musings in walks around Warsaw with his friend Benek Babalon, who drew
the frontman's attention to the tale of Iphigenia. In fact, Bellum Regiis'
first single is "Iphigenia" who, in Greek mythology, was a daughter of
King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra. Music was written first, and Sinner
found her story connected beautifully with it. "It's about sacrificing your
life for a greater cause. The example of Iphigenia is striking because she is
given a choice to save her own life, yet she decides to be put to death, and in
this way help support the Greek side in the Trojan War."
Sinner's initial concept for the cover art was fantastically executed by
Daniel Rusiłowicz. The strong and profound visual piece of art portrays a
king who has clearly endured hardship and struggles. "He's like someone
standing in front of a precipice, on the brink of collapse,"
Sinner says. "He's lost everything except the crown - the only visible
mark of his former greatness. Yet, he still holds some dignity, some spark of
that 'Stirps Regia' - the law that comes from his ancestry. He holds onto it
against all odds."
Fans may notice some commonality between Erebos and Bellum Regiis
in the character of the compositions and overall sound, with Bellum Regiis
being richer in style and with more black-metal elements to it. "Between
female vocals, orchestration, samples, acoustic guitars, there are a lot of
moving pieces that help set this album apart," says Sinner about
Hate's latest. "My vocals have also changed quite a bit over the years.
They're more nuanced and wider-ranging, able to portray emotions and meanings in
a more powerful way."
"The Vanguard" is one of the most epic tracks on the album and also the
fastest. "It was quite a challenge to record the drums, but Nar-Sil
did a great job. The song has a bellicose character and follows the literal
definition of 'vanguard,' meaning a frontmost part of an advancing army,"Sinner explains, "mercilessly destroying the land of an enemy.
Lyrically, I use the Scythian conquests as an example of a brutal, ferocious
invasion force, but it's a ritual of pretty much every war we observe today as
well."
Helping Hate to achieve their aggressive but humananistic sonic goals
were, in addition to Sacharczuk ("the album could not have sounded the
same without her"), composer Michał Staczkun. The longtime collaborator,
who has worked with the band on every Hate album since Erebos,
contributes sound design across various tracks. Producer David Castillo
harnesses Hate's pure metal power on Bellum Regiis, hitting hard
without sacrificing equally powerful traces of the song's humanity. "It's not
an easy tightrope to walk," notes Sinner, "but David
achieved it beautifully. It was a real pleasure working with him on this
record."
More than three decades into a stellar career, Bellum Regiis finds
Sinner as profound and poetic than ever, if not more so. To wit, "A Ghost
of Lost Delight," a song possessed of a strange melancholy and meditation.
Delving into the cycles of life and death, Hate ultimatley offer a
powerful and positive entreaty for hope in dark times, as pertinent in 2025 as
in eons past. As Sinner sings: "In darkness we crawl toward the
starlight / In a race against the flow / We saved our world from oblivion /
Ghosts of lost delight… now live!"
Photo by Mariusz Kowal
HATE:
Perun V. (AKA ATF Sinner) – rhythm/acoustic guitars, vocals Domin – lead guitars Nar-Sil – drums Tiermes – bass
COMPLETE DISCOGRAPHY
ALBUMS:
Deamon Qui Fecit Terram, 1996
Lord is Avenger, 1998
Cain's Way, 2001
Awakening of the Liar, 2003
Anaclasis – A Haunting Gospel of Malice & Hatred, 2005
Morphosis, 2008
Erebos, 2010
Solarflesh – A Gospel of Radiant Divinity, 2013
Crusade:Zero, 2015
Tremendum, 2017
Auric Gates of Veles, 2019
Rugia, 2021
Bellum Regiis 2025
VIDEO ALBUM:
the Litanies of Satan, 2004
COMPILATIONS:
Evil Decade of Hate, 2000
Gateways To Hell: Tribute To Slayer, 2000
Holy Dead Trinity, 2001
DEMOS:
Abhorrence, 1992
Evil Art, 1994
The Unwritten Law, 1995
