U.S. band Black Metal band OTHER WORLD, featuring members of BLACK SALVATION and PILLORIAN, will release their new album, “Tenebrous“, on August 30th. In collaboration with Black Metal Promotion YT channel, DMP can now reveal an exclusive full album stream ahead of the official release date.

Across the six tracks of “Tenebrous“, OTHER WORLD weaves cinematic and hypnotic Black Metal with the relentless drive of Death Metal and the monolithic gravitas of Doom.

Composer Christopher shares some insight into the music of OTHER WORLD:

“I play in a way and style that I feel can resonate with fans of post, atmospheric, and doomy Black Metal. I am a fan of those genres, and I write what I feel fits what I am feeling. I still feel OTHER WORLD is an experimental Black Metal band. By no means will I go write a Death Metal album or something extreme. What I mean is, I don’t like limitations on what I can do. That was the sole purpose of me creating OTHER WORLD in the first place.“

Vocalist and lyricist Stephen explains the conceptual dimension:

“It is not a concept album. Generally, the lyrical theme for this record is about all kinds of grief. This could be the grief of losing someone close to you (whether they die or lost to another type of darkness, substance abuse, etc.), grieving the loss of one’s self, and anything dealing with the struggles of anxiety. It is terrifying in the split second that you think about decaying into the earth, then you realize that death is one of the only constants in our existence. One of the only things you can truly count on happening no matter what. Embrace that and enjoy your time.“

Find all album details here!

“Tenebrous” will be released on CD, vinyl and digital on August 30th. Pre-orders are possible via the label’s EU, US and Bandcamp shops.

OTHER WORLD is an atmospheric/experimental Black Metal band formed in California in 2012 as a solo project of multi-instrumentalist Christopher A. (SUFFERING IN SOLITUDE, BLACK SALVATION). As his tenure with those projects came to an end, Christopher shifted his focus to OTHER WORLD, spawning five releases over seven years. In 2022, OTHER WORLD was joined by Stephen Parker (PARAPHILIA, MAESTUS, ex-PILLORIAN) on vocals and Jacob Holland on bass, which led to a collaboration on the new track, ‘Of Death and Alteration‘.

After arriving on DMP in authoritative style with epic 2023 single, the band expand and consolidate their vision via new album “Tenebrous” to be released on August 30th. 

Featuring former members of BLACK SALVATION, PILLORIAN, and BOREWORM, the US band OTHER WORLD craft truly hypnotic and atmospheric Black Metal. DMP premieres the epic ‘To Decay‘, the second track released from their forthcoming album, “Tenebrous“.

‘To Decay‘ showcases the scope and sweep of OTHER WORLD‘s music. It achieves a perfect balance between churning layers of guitars, neo-gothic choral sections, uplifting harmonized melodies, and the cathartic energy of resurgence from dark depths. ‘To Decay‘ is a distinctive and powerful take on the Black Metal genre.

Composer Christopher describes the song’s genesis:

“The latest single from the album ‘To Decay‘ was originally going to be a second part to ‘Of Death And Alteration‘ but the idea was changed as we felt the 2023 single should stand on its own separate from the album. When writing ‘To Decay‘ it felt very similar in feeling to ‘Of Death And Alteration‘ and so I chose to use this track as the last song of the album, as this track in my opinion is the most impactfult and epic on the album. I wanted woeful leads with lots of reverb, and a deep heavy doom feeling which can be heard throughout the record, but especially in the closing track.“

Vocalist and lyricist Stephen adds a conceptual perspective:

“‘‘To Decay,’ the album’s concluding piece, encapsulates the tranquil desperation that permeates our daily lives. It shares certain lyrical verses with the album’s opening track, ‘From Innocence.’ The song is fueled by the weight of grief experienced due to a recent loss, and it aims to shed light on the overwhelming anxieties that consume you during those excruciating moments. The track serves as a cathartic release, seeking solace in the understanding that pain and sorrow are an intrinsic part of the human experience. As the song progresses, there is a gradual transition from despair to acceptance, reflecting the journey of coming to terms with loss and finding the strength to carry on.“

Check out the first unveiled song from the new album, ‘From Innocence‘, here!

“Tenebrous” will be released on CD, vinyl and digital on August 30th. Pre-orders are possible via the label’s EU, US and Bandcamp shops.

OTHER WORLD is an atmospheric/experimental Black Metal band formed in California in 2012 as a solo project of multi-instrumentalist Christopher A. (SUFFERING IN SOLITUDE, BLACK SALVATION). As his tenure with those projects came to an end, Christopher shifted his focus to OTHER WORLD, spawning five releases over seven years. In 2022, OTHER WORLD was joined by Stephen Parker (PARAPHILIA, MAESTUS, ex-PILLORIAN) on vocals and Jacob Holland on bass, which led to a collaboration on the new track, ‘Of Death and Alteration‘.

After arriving on DMP in authoritative style with epic 2023 single, the band expand and consolidate their vision via new album “Tenebrous” to be released on August 30th. 

OTHER WORLD is a crushing and contemporary Black Metal band based in California, where ex-members of BLACK SALVATION, PILLORIAN and BOREWORM explore the beauty in chaos and darkness.

After arriving on DMP in authoritative style with epic 2023 single “Of Death and Alteration“, the band expand and consolidate their vision via new album “Tenebrous“: an intensely emotive and hard-hitting representation of being locked away from the light with only anxiety, loss and grief for company.

Tracklist:

01. From Innocence
02. Arid Dawn
03. Agony Exhaled By Mist
04. Ash, Teeth & Bone
05. To Decay

The album was mixed and mastered by Paul Francis at Get Right Recording in Johsua Tree, California. The cover artwork was designed by Kiefer Moore, with the album’s layout handled by S.P.

Both the title and the cover art aim to capture the album’s atmosphere, as composer Christopher explains:

“The term “Tenebrous” represents the album’s lyrical theme and concept. Stephen (vocals) and I both found the title to be perfectly fitting. The concept of this album is about experiencing a situation devoid of light and being in a place of hopelessness while enduring nature’s cruel embrace. Kiefer Moore who crafted the artwork had a lot of freedom for this artwork, but as he is a really talented guy and understands my vision, it was easy to work with him.“

Listen to ‘From Innocence‘, the album’s opening track, via DMP‘s YouTube channel:

‘From Innocence‘ delivers raw and unrelenting Black Metal aggression via sharp riffs, pounding drums and intense vocals. Subtle melodies and moments of tranquillity are seamlessly woven into the relentless sound, creating a truly hypnotic and immersive aura.

Composer Christopher shares insights into the creation of ‘From Innocence‘:

“‘From Innocence‘ was the first song written for the album, and during that time I was very inspired by the Art of Yann Tiersen, movie scores, and a bit of DEFTONES concerning the riffs as well. To me the song stands on its own and is actually different from the rest of the album in such a way that it’s pretty melodic, but very aggressive. The fist riff I wrote for the song is actually the riff at about 2:25. The chords were so emotional and fun to play, the rest of the song just came together by itself.“

“Tenebrous” will be released on CD, vinyl and digital on August 30th. Pre-orders are possible via the label’s EU, US and Bandcamp shops.

OTHER WORLD is an atmospheric/experimental Black Metal band formed in California in 2012 as a solo project of multi-instrumentalist Christopher A. (SUFFERING IN SOLITUDE, BLACK SALVATION). As his tenure with those projects came to an end, Christopher shifted his focus to OTHER WORLD, spawning five releases over seven years. In 2022, OTHER WORLD was joined by Stephen Parker (PARAPHILIA, MAESTUS, ex-PILLORIAN) on vocals and Jacob Holland on bass, which led to a collaboration on the new track, ‘Of Death and Alteration‘.

After arriving on DMP in authoritative style with epic 2023 single, the band expand and consolidate their vision via new album “Tenebrous” to be released on August 30th.