German black metal act BOÖTES VOID has unveiled “Nihil”, the first single and music video taken from the band’s upcoming third full-length album “Panta Rhei”, due for release on September 4 via Vendetta Records. Marking the first glimpse into the band’s next chapter, the track captures BOÖTES VOID‘s blend of atmospheric darkness, relentless intensity and philosophical depth, while setting the tone for what promises to be their most ambitious record to date.

Taking its name from the ancient Greek philosophical principle of Heraclitus – “everything flows” – “Panta Rhei” revolves around the doctrine of perpetual change, exploring the idea that nothing in existence remains fixed. Every moment transforms us, every experience reshapes the world around us, and permanence itself proves to be an illusion.

This timeless concept forms the philosophical backbone of BOÖTES VOID‘s new record, weaving together a series of seemingly distinct lyrical themes into one cohesive narrative. Across the album, each composition examines a different aspect of human existence while contributing another piece to its overarching vision.

Opening tracks such as “Crown of Vermin” and “Shapers of the End” confront oppressive power structures built upon suffering and expose the collective helplessness of societies consuming themselves in pursuit of progress, even as they accelerate the very collapse they fear. 

As the album unfolds, these themes gradually converge in the title track “Panta Rhei”, where Heraclitus’ philosophy provides the record’s ultimate resolution. Instead of resisting change, the album embraces impermanence as an essential condition of life – suggesting that transformation, loss and renewal are inseparable parts of existence itself.

Tracklist:
01. Crown Of Vermin
02. Shapers Of The End
03. Nihil
04. Onwards To Our Death
05. Lost In Oblivion
06. Nebula
07. Panta Rhei
08. Requiem

Formed in 2019, BOÖTES VOID have since released the demo ‘The Alder’s Sleep’, the EP ‘Alder’s Heresy’ (2019), and two full-length albums, ‘C.O.L.D.’ (2022) and ‘Singularity’ (2023). With “Panta Rhei”, the band now embarks on its next chapter, pushing both its philosophical vision and sonic identity further than ever before.

Line-up:
Boötes – Vocals
Corvus – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Draktar – Rhythm Guitar
Cygnus – Bass, Backing Vocals
Otis – Drums

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