Singiel DECLINE OF THE I

 

French troubled black metallers DECLINE OF THE I are premiering their new single "Éros N" in anticipation of "Wilhlem"; the band's new studio album, set for release on February 14th via Agonia Records. The song is accompanied by a lyric video, available at this link:

DECLINE OF THE I is a combination of multifaceted, post-black metal and exploratory lyrics, that dwell on topics of existential philosophy. Originating from France (Paris, Île-de-France), the band was created by AK, who descends from a rich portfolio of past and on-going acts (including Vorkreist, Merrimack, The Order Of Apollyon, Neo Inferno 262, Malhkebre and Diapsiquir). DECLINE OF THE I is his most personal endeavor yet. The band's first three albums were inspired by the works of French surgeon and neurologist, Henri Laborit. "Wilhelm" pursues a different approach, based on the output of Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, and marks the second installment of a new trilogy, started by "Johannes" in 2021.

"Wilhelm" builds on the foundation of "Johannes" and adds a more framed dimension; a rigor, a backbone. "Ethics demand an internal code. Loops, repetitions, the relentless nature of a law, all run through its five tracks, spanning over 45 minutes," comments AK. "It blends abrasive, avant-garde black metal with numerous samples, as well as elements of electro and industrial music. A constrained dive into the angst of ethics."