Check out the new album for “Morus” by EUPHROSYNE! This melodic black metal album was released yesterday, Friday 21st March on Black Lion Records. Fans of Watain, Alcest,  will love this one!

Order the album here: https://music.blacklion.nu/Euphrosyne-morus and stream it at https://orcd.co/morus

Since forming as a full band in 2022, Euphrosyne has made a significant impact on the metal scene. Influenced by post-black metal and doom, they’ve performed across Greece, sharing the stage with legends like Rotting Christ, Sakis Tolis, and Sylvaine. Their live shows include appearances at prestigious festivals like Metal Hammer’s 39th Anniversary, New Long Festival, and Rotting Christ’s 35th Anniversary Celebration.

The music is composed by Alex Despotidis, the lyrics were written by Efi Eva and the song was mixed and mastered by Psychon, with the vocals tracked at Sound Abuse Productions studio.  

Morus is an experiential concept album inspired by the true story of the loss of Alex Despotidis’s Mother from cancer on 2017. The narration begins with the realization of death and the feelings surrounding it until the final embrace, continues with the existential question “What happens after all comes to pass” and the depiction of pain and suffering. It moves forward towards the acceptance of the image of the person who is losing the battle and the last journey forward the Asphodel Meadows, the section of the ancient Greek underworld where the majority of souls were sent to live after death. The music has been written by Alex Despotidis and the lyrics by Efi Eva, the mixing and mastering by Psychon (Septicflesh) and the artwork, as well as the photoshooting of the band, by Dimitris Tzortzis.

Tracklist
1.  Morus
2.  July 21th
3.  Valley of White
4.  Eulogy
5.  Funeral Rites
6.  Mhtera
7.  Asphodel
8.  Lilac Ward

Follow Euphrosyne
https://www.facebook.com/euphrosyneproject
https://www.instagram.com/euphrosyne_band/
https://songwhip.com/euphrosyne/keres

Euphrosyne, the groundbreaking post-black metal band from Greece, has officially signed with Black Lion Records in 2024 and is now excited to present their latest video for the second single “Funeral Rites .” This track serves as a preview for the band’s highly anticipated debut album Morus, set to be released on March 21st, 2025.

““‘Funeral Rites’ is one of the darkest songs on Morus. With an immersive and atmospheric way, it tells the story of the ceremony at the burial of the Mother. The beginning of the track is a dark narration of how it feels to carry the dead and how you project yourself as one of them. Following a rough outbreak, feelings of guilt, anger, and despair are released. The song ends with a redemptive chorus and the wish that one day we’ll meet those who have been lost from our lives.”

“Funeral Rites” was mixed and mastered by Psychon(Septicflesh), with the vocals tracked at Sound Abuse Productions studio. Video Directed by Manos G (U217) Actors: Alexandra Katsinelou, Bill Katsaitis, Marianne Baxevanidou, Panos Leakos

Stream the single at https://orcd.co/funeral-rites

Pre-order the album at https://music.blacklion.nu/Euphrosyne-morus

Morus is an experiential concept album inspired by the true story of the loss of Alex Despotidis’s Mother from cancer on 2017. The narration begins with the realization of death and the feelings surrounding it until the final embrace, continues with the existential question “what happens after all comes to pass” and the depiction of pain and suffering. It moves forward towards the acceptance of the image of the person who is losing the battle and the last journey forwards the Asphodel Meadows, the section of the ancient Greek underworld where the majority of souls were sent to live after death. The music has been written by Alex Despotidis and the lyrics by Efi Eva, the mixing and mastering by Psychon (Septicflesh) and the artwork, as well as the photoshooting of the band, by Dimitris Tzortzis.

Tracklist

1. .  Morus
2. .  July 21th
3. .  Valley of White
4. .  Eulogy
5. .  Funeral Rites
6. .  Mhtera
7. .  Asphodel
8. .  Lilac Ward

Follow Euphrosyne
https://www.facebook.com/euphrosyneproject
https://www.instagram.com/euphrosyne_band/
https://songwhip.com/euphrosyne/keres

EUPHROSYNE will release their follow-up to the much-acclaimed debut EP Keres, on March 21st 2025 Morus will see the light of day!

Setting a stride in the artistically unbalanced year 2021 has been, Efi Eva (vocals) and Alex Despotidis (guitar) united forces under the banner of Euphrosyne. Based in Athens, Greece they shared a common vision for creating dark and adventurously melodic music, constantly breaking the barriers of what post-black metal presumably is.

Morus is an experiential concept album inspired by the true story of the loss of Alex Despotidis’s Mother from cancer in 2017. The narration begins with the realization of death and the feelings surrounding it until the final embrace, continues with the existential question “What happens after all comes to pass” and the depiction of pain and suffering. It moves forward towards the acceptance of the image of the person who is losing the battle and the last journey forward to the Asphodel Meadows, the section of the ancient Greek underworld where the majority of souls were sent to live after death. The music has been written by Alex Despotidis and the lyrics by Efi Eva, the mixing and mastering by Psychon (Septicflesh), and the artwork, as well as the photoshooting of the band, by Dimitris Tzortzis.zis.zis. zis.

Morus is an experiential concept album inspired by the true story of the loss of Alex Despotidis’s Mother from cancer in 2017. The narration begins with the realization of death and the feelings surrounding it until the final embrace, continues with the existential question “What happens after all comes to pass” and the depiction of pain and suffering. It moves forward towards the acceptance of the image of the person who is losing the battle and the last journey forward to the Asphodel Meadows, the section of the ancient Greek underworld where the majority of souls were sent to live after death. The music has been written by Alex Despotidis and the lyrics by Efi Eva, the mixing and mastering by Psychon (Septicflesh), and the artwork, as well as the photoshooting of the band, by Dimitris Tzortzis.

Track list
1. Morus
2. July 21th
3. Valley Of White
4. Eulogy
5. Funeral Rites
6. Mhtera
7. Asphodel
8. Lilac Ward

More details to be shared as we enter 2025.

Listen to the first track Mitera:

More information:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euphrosyne_band/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/euphrosyneproject/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6qC1ed6HWLISy1vJr8CHaQ

Euphrosyne, the groundbreaking post-black metal band from Greece, has officially signed with Black Lion Records and is excited to present their latest video for the single “Mitera.” This track serves as a preview for the band’s highly anticipated debut album Morus, set to be released on March 21st, 2025.

On “Mitera/Mother,” Euphrosyne takes their sound to new emotional heights. The song explores the profound experience of losing a loved one, particularly the death of a parent, and delves into the existential questions that arise from such a loss. For the first time, the band incorporates Greek in their lyrics, creating a poetic and intense expression of grief. The absence of clean vocals only intensifies the raw emotion, offering listeners a powerful and vulnerable experience.

The video, directed and edited by Athina Tousia, adds a compelling visual layer to the band’s atmospheric sound. The track was mixed and mastered by Psychon (SepticFlesh), with vocals recorded at Sound Abuse Productions studio.

“MΗΤΕΡΑ” is an experiential song that deals with the first experience with the death of a very important person such as a parent. For the first time, the band uses the Greek language, with a very poetic speech, and the question of “what happens after all this” playing a vital role emphasizing the experience of the existential crisis. There are no clean vocals in the track making the feelings of loss and pain even more intense.This song comes as a foreshadowing of what the new album will be all about.

Euphrosyne formed in 2021, when Efi Eva (vocals) and Alex Despotidis (guitar) united under a shared vision of creating dark and adventurously melodic music that pushes the boundaries of post-black metal. In their first year, the band released the singles “Thorns Above The Skies” and “Rattus,” which introduced their unique blend of black and melodic metal with orchestral arrangements, along with vocals that shift from powerful growls to melodic and powerful lines, all steeped in themes of depression and isolation.

After receiving critical acclaim for their initial singles, Euphrosyne solidified their lineup in 2022 with George Gazis (bass) and Stelios Pepinidis (drums), and recorded their debut EP Keres. The EP marked the band’s first artistic statement, showcasing compositions that range from the fierce narrative of bands like Deafheaven and Ghostbath to the devastating sound of Behemoth, Gojira, and Gorgoroth.

With a series of live performances alongside acts such as Rotting Christ, Sylvaine, Ultha, and Sakis Tolis, Euphrosyne is positioning themselves as a focused and inspired force in the European post-black metal scene, offering a strong visual identity and a sound that continues to challenge the genre’s boundaries.

Euphrosyne Online
https://www.facebook.com/euphrosyneproject
https://www.instagram.com/euphrosyne_band/
https://songwhip.com/euphrosyne/keres