Polish death/black metal masters AZARATH have teamed up with Terrorizer Magazine and Musick Magazine for an advance stream of their forthcoming album "In Extremis", due out on April 7th via Agonia Records. Listen to the album early at:
- Terrorizer Magazine (UK): http://www.terrorizer.com/news/listen-new-album-azarath-extremis-full/
- Musick Magazine (PL): http://www.musickmagazine.pl/archiwa/6280#more-6280
Touted as a "demonic mutation of Krisiun and Behemoth with shades of Immolation", AZARATH stand up to their wicked name. The band's death metal is crisp, black, and while it possesses the charm of their American counterparts, it remains open-minded and organic. This should not come as a surprise, considering the AZARATH's impressive line-up and cemented position as one the the best Polish acts of the genre. The band was formed in 1998 by drummer Inferno (of Behemoth fame). He's accompanied by Bart (Armagedon, Damnation) on guitars, Necrosodom (Anima Damnata, Deus Mortem, ex-Infernal War) on vocals and guitars, as well as Peter (ex-Lost Soul) on bass.
Meaning "at the point of death" or "under extreme circumstances" in Latin, "In Extremis" is yet another apex reached by AZARATH. Offering a vehement ride through the netherworlds, the effort places the band back at the fore of the genre, with strong ties to the group's early cult albums. The eerie painting that adorns the album's cover was made by Marta Promińska (Hypnagogic Painting).
Recorded in various locations between March and November 2016, "In Extremis" was mixed and mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio. Graphic design and layout were done by Mentalporn (Behemoth, Origin, Decapitated) with calligraphy provided by Ihasan Art and additional work by Holy Poison Design.
Following the album's release, AZARATH will play at Inferno Festival (Norway) and Party.San Open Air Festival (Germany). The record release show will take place in Warsaw (Poland).
"In Extremis" will be available in a variety of formats:
- Digipack CD with 36 page booklet.
- Limited to 100 copies gatefold red LP with 20 page booklet.
- Limited to 150 copies gatefold white LP with 20 page booklet.
- Limited to 250 copies picture LP with 20 page booklet.
- Standard black LP with 20 page booklet.
- T-shirt (2 versions).
- Hooded sweatshirt.
- Full zip hooded sweatshirt.
- Digital format.
Pre-orders are available at:
- Physical: http://tinyurl.com/preinextremis
- Digital: http://tinyurl.com/inextredigi
Tracklisting:
- The Triumph of Ascending Majesty
- Let My Blood Become His Flesh
- Annihilation (Smite All the Illusions)
- The Slain God
- At the Gates of Understanding
- Parasu Blade
- Sign of Apophis
- Into the Nameless Night
- Venomous Tears (Mourn of the Unholy Mother)
- Death