Like a neverending journey through galaxies of bitterness and joy, »Starmourner« proves again the undeniable consistency of GHOST BATH, standing from this moment among the best Atmospheric Black Metal bands in the world”ROCK HARD (IT)
“»Starmourner« is an album that must be listened to, to be believed. Stunning and emotionally resonating at every junction it pushes GHOST BATH to the upper echelons of the new wave of blackgaze and atmospheric black metal.” (9/10) ALT DIALOGUE (US)
“GHOST BATH has achieved something magical with “Starmourner”. Nameless’ vocal delivery doesn’t contain a single word to be interpreted. Yet, it’s the emotion behind its sound that makes it unique, while the rest of the band attacks with full aggression and beauty to deliver this message of joy and sorrow.” CAN THIS EVEN BE CALLED MUSIC (US)
The new album of atmospheric black metal act GHOST BATH, entitled “Starmourner”, has seen the light of day. This release marks the second part of a trilogy written by mastermind and band leader Nameless. Right on time for the release, the band now unveils the new video clip for the epic track ‘Seraphic’. Watch it here:
“Starmourner” is the forthcoming full-length from atmospheric black metallers GHOST BATH. Set for release on April 21st via Nuclear Blast, the twelve-track offering and second was recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced by Josh Schroeder (BATTLECROSS, STILL REMAINS), and features cover artwork Luciana Nedelea (ENBILULUGUGAL, FOEHAMMER).
In advance of its release, today GHOST BATH unveil ‘Ambrosial’ for public consumption. Offers vocalist Nameless of the track: “’Ambrosial’ is one of the most surreal songs on the record. The end is near trance-inducing in its structure. If you make it out to one of our shows you can hear this beast of a track live.”
Hear ‘Ambrosial’ below:
And if you missed the first single, ‘Thrones’, you can listen to it here:
GHOST BATH will return to Europe this spring and summer. Confirmed dates are as follows:
GHOST BATH
(w/ KATATONIA, THE GREAT DISCORD)
07.05. UK Leeds – The Brudenell
08.05. UK Bristol – The Marble Factory
09.05. UK Wolverhampton – Slade Rooms
10.05. UK Southampton – Engine Rooms
11.05. UK Manchester – Sound Control
12.05. UK Glasgow – Garage
13.05. UK Belfast – Limelight 2
14.05. IRL Dublin – Academy
24.06. D Munich – Saint Helena Festival
16.-18.06. F Clisson – Hellfest
Since their inception, GHOST BATH has played atmospheric black metal focused on depression, tragedy, purgatory, and earthly wonders. »Starmourner« – the second record of a trilogy – takes these concepts to a higher level. It explores joy instead of sorrow, paradise instead of purgatory, and the cosmos instead of earth. Most importantly however, it explores ecstasy — instead of tragedy — as its basic human emotion. With over seventy-two minutes of heavy, melodic, and dramatic black metal, it is GHOST BATH’s most ambitious undertaking yet.
GHOST BATH refers to the act of committing suicide by submerging in a body of water. The band writes and creates under the assumption that music is an extension of one’s own soul. They journey through the sorrow and sadness that all lives experience, but leave a glimmer of hope. They portray both deep anguish and angelic soundscapes that are sure to leave an impression on the listener. The band started in October of 2013 with the release of their self-titled EP on Solitude Productions. This was followed by their debut album titled, »Funeral«, which was released on Pest Productions in June of 2014. The band’s sophomore album, »Moonlover«, was released in April of 2015 through Northern Silence Productions. A reissue was released by Nuclear Blast Entertainment in June of 2016.
Depressive black metal merchants GHOST BATH are set to release a digital album “Starmourner” on April 21st via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band has revealed the first single from that record, entitled ‘Thrones’, here:
“Starmourner” takes the concept of its predecessor to an even higher level. It explores joy (instead of sorrow), the cosmos (instead of earth), and paradise (instead of purgatory.) But most importantly, it explores ecstasy – instead of tragedy – as its basic human emotion. With over 72 minutes of heavy, melodic, and dramatic black metal, it is GHOST BATH‘s most ambitious undertaking yet.
The album takes its listener on a journey in a variety of ways; Each track is accompanied by a beautifully crafted painting as well as a “parable” to read alongside. This allows the listener to explore not only the audio soundscapes, but a visual and imaginative experience through as they delve into the album.
“The stories, or parables, look into Jewish angelology and the hierarchy of angels as found in the bible and other religious texts,” says vocalist and mastermind Nameless. “Although the album has a definitive joyful and hopeful feel, it is still drenched in depression and sorry, as any true GHOST BATH record should be.”
“Starmourner” was recorded, mixed, mastered and produced by Josh Schroeder and features cover artwork Luciana Nedelea.
GHOST BATH will return to Europe this spring and summer. Confirmed dates are as follows:
GHOST BATH (w/ KATATONIA, THE GREAT DISCORD)
07.05. UK Leeds – The Brudenell
08.05. UK Bristol – The Marble Factory
09.05. UK Wolverhampton – Slade Rooms
10.05. UK Southampton – Engine Rooms
11.05. UK Manchester – Sound Control
12.05. UK Glasgow – Garage
13.05. UK Belfast – Limelight 2
14.05. IRL Dublin – Academy
24.06. D Munich – Saint Helena Festival
16.-18.06. F Clisson – Hellfest
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