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MYTHRAEUM Release New Black Metal Opus ‘Oblivion Aeternam’ 6/6/24
Pre-Order CD and Limited-Edition Colored Vinyl Now
Three weeks ago San Diego-based Black Metal aggregate MYTHRAEUM gave us the first glimpse into their new magnum opus with lead single “Skies Torn Asunder”
"This track will definitely be a favorite for fans of epic metal,” boldly claimed MYTHRAEUM. “It takes the melodic, fast-paced riffing style of acts such as Wintersun and Kalmah and gives it a darker, more aggressive edge.”
Today MYTHRAEUM reveal the cover artwork for ‘Oblivion Aeternam’ and a release date, 6/6/24 for digital, Digipak CD and limited-edition blue jean colored vinyl. The vinyl is even more special as this 2LP set includes the band’s previous ‘Halls of Mythras’ EP as bonus tracks on side 4 (previously only released digitally).
‘Oblivion Aeternam’ was produced by the band and Ethan Stouder, and mixed/mastered by J.F. Dagenais (Kataklym, Misery Index, Exodus). Pre-Order now HERE
Last year we introduced you to MYTHRAEUM via the EP release, ‘Halls of Mythras.’ The band won us over after beating out over 140 other artists vying to win the Wacken Metal Battle, competing at the prestigious German festival and showing obvious potential.
That potential while hinted to on the EP, is now becoming clearly defined as heard on the new single from the group’s forthcoming new full-length. “Skies Torn Asunder” steps up from what was heard previously and further previews the barbarity, yet musical majesty that the quintet possesses sure to please fans new and old of harsh, cold and extreme music.
“Skies Torn Asunder” can be heard on all digital streaming/download platforms or watch the video HERE
Formed a few years back, MYTHRAEUM spawned from the mind of guitarist Wraith (Alonzo Larios) who assembled some of San Diego’s finest metal musicians who shared the same spark of mysticism and misanthropic musings which befell the black metal scene in Scandinavia several decades earlier. These young musicians had ambitions of crafting a brand of black metal that dared to push the musical boundaries by blending crushing heaviness with harrowing technicality, and ethereal melodies in an alchemical process which weaved esoteric myths of nature, gods, love, hate, death, and rebirth.
Wraith alongside Hagalaz (Ben Wilson) on drums, Spectre (Nicholas Lepisto) on bass, Algiz (Zach Simsay) on guitar, and Plague (Anthony Vivoli) on vocals combined into a new energetic and driving force playing shows including the Wacken Metal Battle victory and the EP release, ‘Halls of Mythras,’ featuring the songs “Where Roots Refuse To Cling” and the live clip “Terrestrial Despair” shot at Wacken Open Air
Upcoming Live Shows –
5/3 - Solaris Brewing & Blending - Menifee, CA
6/7 – Record Release Show - Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
FINLAND’S SHADE OF SORROW TO RELEASE DEBUT JUNE 28th
‘Upon the Fields of Grief’ Pre-Order Available Now
Anticipated by many after the 3 promising singles self-released by the band, Finland’s SHADE OF SORROW finally announce the street date of the forthcoming debut with M-Theory Audio.
June 28th marks the release of ‘Upon the Fields of Grief.’ Featuring striking cover art by Gogo Melone (Kamelot, Ablaze My Sorrow, Mariana’s Rest) the album, available on CD and limited edition (300 onyx marble) colored vinyl, is available for preorder now HERE
SHADE OF SORROW started in 2017 when founder Mika Kankainen, former drummer of Soul Terror and Warceremony, was writing material and playing all the instruments himself, including drums, bass, guitar, keyboard, while also handling vocals thus showcasing his immense talent and virtuosity. These songs started to catch the attention of other musicians and producers who in 2020 encouraged Mika to deliver on his promise and he began to record the material to share with the world. A year later digital singles and accompanying music videos started to premiere, each self-released, including “No Return” and “Fabricated Hope,” followed by “Meteor” in 2022 which gained further attention including that of M-Theory Audio, who signed SHADE OF SORROW in 2023.
Since Mika has finished writing and co-producing a full album, ‘Upon the Fields of Grief,’ with Esa Uusimaa (Crowen, Rain of Acid, Wolfheart), who also mixed, and Saku Moilanen (Before the Dawn, Aeonian Sorrow, Red Moon Architect) with vocal production by Juha Kylmanen (To/Die/For, For My Pain…). Mastering was handled by Juho Raiha (Before the Dawn, Swallow the Sun). Now that this epic work is complete Mika is ready to share his bleak visions and strong performances with the world this summer.
”’Upon the Fields of Grief’ takes you to my mindset and perspective, where I see the world slicing its wrists and drowning us all. It’s a personal survival kit from this absolute darkness that we call life,” explains Mika Kankainen. “The bitter vinegar of endless disappointments and personal hate, disgust and aggression coming 100% from the heart. Black n’ dark is not enough to describe this macabre rollercoaster that this album gives you. It’s a one-man manifestation from the deepest northern darkness. Prepare to experience the coldest wind and grief from the north. From Finland with hate.”
More new music and album information on SHADE OF SORROW and the upcoming album revealed in the months leading up to release.
