Singiel od THE MAGUS

 

The Greek veterans of THE MAGUS are proud to unveil the very first track from the previously announced debut album ‘Βυσσοδομώντας’! The new offering will be released via The Circle Music records on October 31st, 2023.

The fierce new track 'Lux Tenebrarum: The Illuminating Darkness' is now streaming via the Black Metal Promotion channel HERE. The link may be freely spread throughout your channels.

THE MAGUS have simultaneously kicked off the pre-orders for the album, including the very limited edition boxset (strictly limited to 100 copies), HERE.

THE MAGUS comment: "This is definitely the most organic and complex album I have ever done. After a few listenings the darkness which includes crawls into your skin and then into your soul. From the straight black metal blasts to the ritual parts and from nightmarish harmonies to grandiose theatrics and Luciferian glorification. It will mark you, it will haunt you. You have been warned."

Hailing back to 1989, Greek black metal outfit Necromantia was founded by the two musicians Baron Blood (bass) and The Magus (vocals, guitars, keyboards). The band's music was characterized by a mix of black metal and death metal, with elements of Greek folk music and classical music. Over the years, Necromantia had undergone several line-up changes, but the band continued to release albums and tour, becoming one of the most respected and influential black metal bands from Greece!

Following the tragic death of Baron Blood in 2019, The Magus decided to disband Necromantia by releasing their final album "To the Depths We Descend" in 2021. But The Magus’ personal musical and mystical journey did not stop here. The inner black flame, which urges The Magus to create dark and extreme art which is expressed through music and lyrics, never ceased to burn.

In the summer of 2022, The Magus decided to give birth to a new musical project, entitled simply and appropriately; THEMAGUS. Joined by long-time associates, El (Soulskinner, Zaratus, Thou Art Lord, Principality of Hell etc) on guitars and Maelstrom (Necromantia, Yoth Iria, Thou Art Lord, Principality of Hell) on drums in order to complete the formula and start working on material for the upcoming album "Βυσσοδομώντας" (pronounced as: "Vissodomontas"), which will be released on October 31st, 2023!

"Βυσσοδομώντας" is an album that is meticulous down to its last detail. Every note, every riff & chorus, is not by chance where it was placed. Except El (Guitars) & Maelstorm (Drums) who make up THE MAGUS, a host of well-known musicians participated adding their personal touch (King Dude, IDVex (1/2 SOUTHERN NORTH), Hel Pyre (W.E.B.), Iraklis Gialatzides (SWAN CHRISTY), Manos Six (Manos Six and the Muddy Devil) & Christos Antoniou (SEPTICFLESH) who did the arrangements for the live choir. At the same time, five graphic designers tackled the artwork of all formats and captured in an exemplary way on paper the nightmarish thoughts of The Magus. Finally, a special mention is needed for the amazing production, mixing & mastering, done at Pentagram Studio by George Emmanuel.

Track-list:

1. This is My Church

2. The Fall of Man

3. Lux Tenebrarum (WATCH HERE)

4. ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ

5. Idolatrous Discord

6. Ama Lilith

7. Negative Renaissance

8. The Peacock King 

9. Give the Devil his due: The story