Debiut HAGEL w maju

 

Today, Personal Records announces May 21st as the international release date for Hagel's long-awaited debut album, Veneration of the Black Light.

Formed back in 1995, Hagel are an atmospheric black-doom band hailing from Monterrey, Mexico. The original lineup comprised Carlos Velázquez (Ulveheim, Sacratus, Noctambulism) on guitar, Luis Galindo on keyboards and vocals, Fernando Galindo on bass, and David Benavides on drums. Due to personal reasons, the band went on hiatus in the year 2000. While recordings are rumored to exist, Hagel never publicly revealed any demos during this period.

At long last, the full strength of Hagel is revealed with Veneration of the Black Light. Refreshingly retro or at least traditional, Hagel remain true to their original '90s vision with a sound favorably comparable to early Mortuary Drape, The Gathering circa Always..., Switzerland's Sadness, 1992/93-era Katatonia, old Rotting Christ, Ophthalamia, Bethlehem circa Dark Metal, and Moonspell's classic Under the Moonspell. In other words, when everything was dark and foggy and shrouded in obscurity and mysticism, those glorious '90s...and Hagel resurrects that, with power and authenticity, across Veneration of the Black Light - because they were THERE. Reborn...undead!

Hear the first sounds of that undead rebirth with the aforementioned brand-new track "Decalogue of Misery" HERE at Personal Records' official YouTube channel. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Hagel's Veneration of the Black Light

1. Decalogue of Misery
2. Veneration Of The Black Light
3. Blindness
4. Labyrinth Of Flesh
5. Mystery Of The Mortal 
6. Pergamum
7. The Blazing Glow Of Eternity
8. Whims Of A God