Dutch epic death/black metallers BLEEDING GODS will release their upcoming concept album »Dodekathlon« on January 12th, 2018 via Nuclear Blast. Recently, the band published their first single with it's corresponding music video to the song 'From Feast To Beast'. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/bakhuYIHAfo
For everyone who wants to find out more about how the music video came to life, BLEEDING GODS unveil the official making of/behind the scenes of the 'From Feast To Beast' music video, today! Watch it over on YouTube, here: https://youtu.be/nLYxA5BGYQs
Main man and guitarist Ramon Ploeg comments on the song and the music video, directed by Sebastiaan Spijker: "The track is about catching the Erymanthian Boar and bring it back alive to King Eurystheus. This was Hercules' 4th labour of the series of 12 episodes concerning his penance for slaying his son, daughter and wife Megara (more info see below). Sebastiaan did an awesome job directing the video, which only shows some band shots. It is a real joy to work with him and he has a good and fast communication, which we like. We hope you enjoy the video as much as we do!"
- Pre-order your physical copy of »Dodekathlon«, here: http://nblast.de/BleedingGodsDodeNB
- Pre-order »Dodekathlon« digitally and receive 'From Feast To Beast' instantly or stream the track: http://nblast.de/BleedingGodsDigital
- Listen in the NB Novelties Playlist: http://sptfy.com/2zZF
»Dodekathlon« - track listing:
01. Bloodguilt (Nemean Lion)
02. Multiple Decapitation (Lernaean Hydra)
03. Beloved by Artemis (Ceryneian Hind)
04. From Feast To Beast (Erymanthian Boar)
05. Inhuman Humiliation (Augean Stables)
06. Birds Of Hate (Stymphalian Birds)
07. Saviour Of Crete (Cretan Bull)
08. Tyrannical Blood (Mares Of Diomedes)
09. Seeds Of Distrust (Belt Of Hippolyta)
10. Tripled Anger (Cattle Of Geryon)
11. Hera’s Orchard (Apples Of The Hesperides)
12. Hound Of Hell (Cerberus)
The twelve songs represent the twelve labours of Hercules, the greatest of the ancient Greek heroes, who had to serve his cousin king Eurystheus for twelve years and to perform these twelve labours to concern a penance for his terrible actions.... more info on the album concept will follow very soon!
The album was recorded at Pitch Note Productions and Hal 5 Studio; mixed and mastered at Soundlodge Studio. The cover artwork (see above) was created by Dimitris Tzortzis from Immensa Artis.
The band was founded in 2012 when guitarist Ramon Ploeg started to write an album after he had left the Dutch death metal band HOUWITSER. In 2013, BLEEDING GODS recorded their 4-track promo entitled »Blood Symphony«. The lyrical theme was about ancient gods and history like the Mayans, ancient Egypt and Greek gods. In 2014, BLEEDING GODS signed for their debut album »Shepherd Of Souls« with Punishment 18 Records and got worldwide awesome reviews, even today!
One year later, the turning point was there: New line up, new songs, new concept, new album! BLEEDING GODS renewed their line up and are now stronger than ever! After their debut »Shepherd Of Souls«, the band knows exactly which band they want to be and consequently Ramon Ploeg (Guitars), Mark Huisman (Vocals), Rutger Van Noordenburg (Guitars), Gea Mulder (Bass & Backing Vocals) and Daan Klemann (Drums) created a brand-new concept. Let's get ready for »Dodekathlon«!