The Magus, the Luciferian project helmed by Necromantia co-founder and ex-Rotting Christ musician, has revealed the first single from the forthcoming second album, “Daemonosophia”. The crushing track, “Pseudoprophetae”, is streaming now and offers the first taste of the album’s promised “more vengeful” sound. 

Order the track on digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/Pseudoprophetae

Speaking about the thematic depth of the new track, The Magus offered the following insight:

“The song is about false prophets, false messiahs, fake sorcerers and liars. For those who lie on purpose to serve their pathetic needs and for those who are so entangled in their lies that they perceive them as truth. In all levels…“

“Daemonosophia”, the follow-up to “ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ” is set to be released on 20 February 2026 via The Circle Music and is available to pre-order in CD and vinyl formats, along with a limited luxurious box set and merch bundles, here.

The Magus previously revealed that the new album promises a more aggressive and dynamic sound than the previous album, “ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ”, while keeping the devouring dark atmosphere the project’s music is known for. The album’s sound has some unexpected and diabolically diverse moments that will make listeners feel uneasy.

For the album cover art, The Magus collaborated with Mexican artist Nestor Avalos, known for his work with numerous bands, including Exodus, Deicide and Rotting Christ. The artwork is an Infernal Triptych that portrays six infernal entities: Lucifer/Samael, Leviathan/Tiamat, and Belial/Satan. Nestor created a majestic painting of infernal wisdom and occult meanings, giving prominence to the Luciferian tradition and the music of the album.

Tracklist: 
0. Pater Noster
1. Pseudoprophetae
2. Daemonosophia
3. The six in three is all One
4. The Era of Lucifer Rising
5. Magia Obscura 
6. Amelia 
7. The Chapel of Iniquities 
8. The Pact
9. La Llorona Negra

The Magus was formed in 2022, following the dissolution of the legendary Greek black metal band Necromantia, which The Magus co-founded. He decided to end Necromantia after the death of his bandmate Baron Blood in 2019, releasing a final album, “To the Depths We Descend”, in 2021 as a tribute. For this new project, The Magus brought in long-time collaborators El on guitars and Maelstrom on drums.

The Magus online
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/themagus666
Website: https://www.themagus666.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themagus666
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themagus_666/
Bandcamp: https://necromantiathemagus.bandcamp.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/03nL7JCSHJeOEl9uBHXGK3

The Magus, the Luciferian project helmed by Necromantia co-founder and ex-Rotting Christ musician The Magus, unveiled further details about the second album, “Daemonosophia”. 

The follow-up to “ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ” is set to be released on 20 February 2026 via The Circle Music and is now available to pre-order in CD and vinyl formats, along with a limited luxurious box set and merch bundles. 

Pre-order here.

The new album promises a more aggressive and dynamic sound compared to the previous album,  “ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ”, while keeping the devouring dark atmosphere the project’s music is known for. The album’s sound has some unexpected and diabolically diverse moments that will make listeners feel uneasy.

According to The Magus, “The new album from THE MAGUS entitled “Daemonosophia” is a journey to Demonhood. The Truth lies Below not Above. The Six are Three. The Unholy Trinity. The Three are One. The Absolute. The Infernal pact. 

“Musically, it is more edgy and vengeful. More aggressive and dynamic. Still theatrical and horrifying in nature, hellish and complex in performance. And as always there are these diabolically diverse moments that will surprise and will make you feel unease…but Lucifer has many names and many faces. In some parts, collaboration with top-level musicians and vocalists was deemed necessary to achieve maximum impact.”

“Daemonospohia” is pulsating Darkness in all its beauty and all its horror. A beacon of Luciferian Black Metal for Extraordinary People.

“In a few weeks, the first single and video will be unleashed!”

For the album cover art, The Magus collaborated with Mexican artist Nestor Avalos, known for his work with numerous bands, including Exodus, Deicide and Rotting Christ. The artwork is an Infernal Triptych that portrays six infernal entities: Lucifer/Samael, Leviathan/Tiamat, and Belial/Satan. Nestor created a majestic painting of infernal wisdom and occult meanings, giving prominence to the Luciferian tradition and the music of the album. 

“Daemonospohia” was recorded, mixed and mastered at Pentagram Studio by George Emmanuel, with the exception of drums and choirs which were recorded at Ignite Studio. The album was produced by The Magus and George Emmanuel. 

Tracklist: 
0. Pater Noster
1. Pseudoprophetae
2. Daemonosophia
3. The six in three is all One
4. The Era of Lucifer Rising
5. Magia Obscura 
6. Amelia 
7. The Chapel of Iniquities 
8. The Pact
9. La Llorona Negra

The Magus was formed in 2022, following the dissolution of the legendary Greek black metal band Necromantia, which The Magus co-founded. He decided to end Necromantia after the death of his bandmate Baron Blood in 2019, releasing a final album, “To the Depths We Descend”, in 2021 as a tribute. For this new project, The Magus brought in long-time collaborators El on guitars and Maelstrom on drums.

The Magus online
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/themagus666
Website: https://www.themagus666.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themagus666
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themagus_666/
Bandcamp: https://necromantiathemagus.bandcamp.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/03nL7JCSHJeOEl9uBHXGK3

The Magus, the Luciferian project helmed by Necromantia co-founder and ex-Rotting Christ musician The Magus, has revealed the first details about the second album, “Daemonosophia”. 

The new album, which will be released in early 2026, promises a more aggressive and dynamic sound compared to the previous album,  “ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ”, while keeping the devouring dark atmosphere the project’s music is known for. The album’s sound has some unexpected and diabolically diverse moments that will make listeners feel uneasy.

For the album cover art, The Magus collaborated with Mexican artist Nestor Avalos, known for his work with numerous bands, including Exodus, Deicide and Rotting Christ. The artwork is an Infernal Triptych that portrays six infernal entities: Lucifer/Samael, Leviathan/Tiamat, and Belial/Satan. Nestor created a majestic painting of infernal wisdom and occult meanings, giving prominence to the Luciferian tradition and the music of the album.

Read The Magus’ statement in full: “Disciples, we are revealing to you the cover, title and track-list of our second opus: Daemonosophia! An album that proves that pure truth and infinite wisdom is to be found NOT above but below…..

“Musically, it is more edgy and vengeful than our first album. More aggressive and dynamic, but at the same time retaining the devouring dark atmosphere our music always has. Of course, there are some diabolically diverse moments that will surprise and will make you feel uneasy, but this is the beauty of making intelligent art… The Era of Satan Rising ……or The Era of Lucifer Rising……

“For the cover, we decided to work with the notoriously talented artist from Mexico, Mr Nestor Avalos, known for his work with EXODUS, DEICIDE, NECROMANTIA, MELECHESH, ROTTING CHRIST, VARATHRON, KREATOR, DARK FUNERAL, SACRAMENTUM etc.

“It is an Infernal Triptychon. Portraying six (yes) infernal entities: Lucifer / Samael in the centre, Leviathan / Tiamat to the left and Belial / Satan to the right. Each of them portraying its qualities and all the six in three lead to one. We were working for months together to achieve the perfect result in the finest detail. Nestor himself is involved in the occult arts so he understood perfectly what we wanted, and indeed, he created a majestic painting of infernal wisdom and occult meanings, giving prominence to the Luciferian tradition and the music of the album!

“You will be able to discover all the available versions of the album and the first samples of our music in a few weeks…until then….WE RISE FROM THE DEPTHS”

Tracklist:

1. Pseudoprophetae
2. Daemonosophia
3. Magia Obscura
4. The Era of Lucifer Rising
5. Amelia
6. The six in three is all One
7. The Pact
8. The Chapel of Iniquities
9. La Llorona Negra

The Magus was formed in 2022, following the dissolution of the legendary Greek black metal band Necromantia, which The Magus co-founded. He decided to end Necromantia after the death of his bandmate Baron Blood in 2019, releasing a final album, “To the Depths We Descend”, in 2021 as a tribute. For this new project, The Magus brought in long-time collaborators El on guitars and Maelstrom on drums.

The Magus online
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/themagus666
Website: https://www.themagus666.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themagus666
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themagus_666/
Bandcamp: https://necromantiathemagus.bandcamp.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/03nL7JCSHJeOEl9uBHXGK3

Greek veterans of THE MAGUS are proudly presenting their hellish cover of ARTHUR BROWN’s classic song ‘Fire’. The track comes in the form of an unique music video including prominent members of the Greek black metal scene such as ROTTING CHRIST, VARATHRON, LUCIFER’S CHILD and many more!

THE MAGUS comments on the track and collaboration with the scene:

“I always wanted to pay tribute to the remarkable Arthur Brown. This man, his music and theatrics shaped the aesthetics and visuals of the darker side of metal as we know it today.

So here it is: ‘Fire’. A cover of a 1968 song, performed by us in 2024, in our own extraordinary way. The video of the song is also another vision I had in my mind for years. I wanted to gather musicians and artists who I have worked with, one way or another, all these years. Friends, brothers and sisters, blasphemers and heretics. Individuals who have served and hammered (and continue to do so) relentlessly our most cherished music genre: black metal. Older and younger, originators and continuators. A big part of the Hellenic Black Metal scene. Our scene, our community, which is still going strong…

The video itself presents the way we bond and communicate in the physical level and the metaphysical level. So members (you know who they are!) of ROTTING CHRIST, VARATHRON, LUCIFER’S CHILD, KAWIR, W.E.B., ORDER OF THE  EBON HAND, YOTH IRIA, PENTHOS, FUNERAL STORM, EUPHROSYNE, have enjoyed our feast and joined our ritual.

It is your turn now Disciples, to enjoy and join! Like Serpents from the Depths we rise”

THE MAGUS-Fire (Arthur Brown cover feat. Efi-Eva from EUPHROSYNE)

Music: Arthur Brown, Vincent Crane, Mike Finesilver, Peter Ker
Lyrics: Peter Ker, Liam Paul, Paris Howlett
Recorded & Mixed at PENTAGRAM studio by George Emmanuel
Video filming & editing by BLACK VIEW GENESIS
Script by The Magus & Manos Six
Location: Temple Athens

Last year, THE MAGUS presented their debus album ‘Βυσσοδομώντας’, which was released via The Circle Music on October 31st, 2023. The album is  streaming in full HERE.

The album is still available in various formats HERE!

Track-list:

1. This is My Church
2. The Fall of Man
3. Lux Tenebrarum (WATCH HERE)
4. ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ (WATCH HERE)
5. Idolatrous Discord
6. Ama Lilith
7. Negative Renaissance
8. The Peacock King
9. Give the Devil his due: The story

Hailing back to 1989, Greek black metal outfit Necromantia was founded by the two musicians Baron Blood (bass) and The Magus (vocals, guitars, keyboards). The band’s music was characterized by a mix of black metal and death metal, with elements of Greek folk music and classical music. Over the years, Necromantia had undergone several line-up changes, but the band continued to release albums and tour, becoming one of the most respected and influential black metal bands from Greece!

Following the tragic death of Baron Blood in 2019, The Magus decided to disband Necromantia by releasing their final album “To the Depths We Descend” in 2021. But The Magus’ personal musical and mystical journey did not stop here. The inner black flame, which urges The Magus to create dark and extreme art which is expressed through music and lyrics, never ceased to burn.

In the summer of 2022, The Magus decided to give birth to a new musical project, entitled simply and appropriately; THEMAGUS. Joined by long-time associates, El (Soulskinner, Zaratus, Thou Art Lord, Principality of Hell etc) on guitars and Maelstrom (Necromantia, Yoth Iria, Thou Art Lord, Principality of Hell) on drums in order to complete the formula and start working on material for the upcoming album “Βυσσοδομώντας” (pronounced as: “Vissodomontas”),  which was released on October 31st, 2023!

“Βυσσοδομώντας” is an album that is meticulous down to its last detail. Every note, every riff & chorus, is not by chance where it was placed. Except El (Guitars) & Maelstorm (Drums) who make up THE MAGUS, a host of well-known musicians participated adding their personal touch (King Dude, IDVex (1/2 SOUTHERN NORTH), Hel Pyre (W.E.B.), Iraklis Gialatzides (SWAN CHRISTY), Manos Six (Manos Six and the Muddy Devil) & Christos Antoniou (SEPTICFLESH) who did the arrangements for the live choir. At the same time, five graphic designers tackled the artwork of all formats and captured in an exemplary way on paper the nightmarish thoughts of The Magus. Finally, a special mention is needed for the amazing production, mixing & mastering, done at Pentagram Studio by George Emmanuel.

Line up:
The Magus: Bass/Voices
El: Guitars
Maelstrom: Drums

Follow THE MAGUS
http://www.themagus666.com
http://www.facebook.com/themagus666
http://www.instagram.com/themagus_666

Greek veterans of THE MAGUS are proudly presenting their debut album ‘Βυσσοδομώντας’! The new offering is released via The Circle Music records today, October 31st, 2023, and it’s streaming in full via the Black Metal Promotion YouTube channel HERE.

The album is still available in various formats HERE!

Track-list:

1. This is My Church
2. The Fall of Man
3. Lux Tenebrarum (WATCH HERE)
4. ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ (WATCH HERE)
5. Idolatrous Discord
6. Ama Lilith
7. Negative Renaissance
8. The Peacock King
9. Give the Devil his due: The story

Hailing back to 1989, Greek black metal outfit Necromantia was founded by the two musicians Baron Blood (bass) and The Magus (vocals, guitars, keyboards). The band’s music was characterized by a mix of black metal and death metal, with elements of Greek folk music and classical music. Over the years, Necromantia had undergone several line-up changes, but the band continued to release albums and tour, becoming one of the most respected and influential black metal bands from Greece!

Following the tragic death of Baron Blood in 2019, The Magus decided to disband Necromantia by releasing their final album “To the Depths We Descend” in 2021. But The Magus’ personal musical and mystical journey did not stop here. The inner black flame, which urges The Magus to create dark and extreme art which is expressed through music and lyrics, never ceased to burn.

In the summer of 2022, The Magus decided to give birth to a new musical project, entitled simply and appropriately; THEMAGUS. Joined by long-time associates, El (Soulskinner, Zaratus, Thou Art Lord, Principality of Hell etc) on guitars and Maelstrom (Necromantia, Yoth Iria, Thou Art Lord, Principality of Hell) on drums in order to complete the formula and start working on material for the upcoming album “Βυσσοδομώντας” (pronounced as: “Vissodomontas”),  which will be released on October 31st, 2023!

“Βυσσοδομώντας” is an album that is meticulous down to its last detail. Every note, every riff & chorus, is not by chance where it was placed. Except El (Guitars) & Maelstorm (Drums) who make up THE MAGUS, a host of well-known musicians participated adding their personal touch (King Dude, IDVex (1/2 SOUTHERN NORTH), Hel Pyre (W.E.B.), Iraklis Gialatzides (SWAN CHRISTY), Manos Six (Manos Six and the Muddy Devil) & Christos Antoniou (SEPTICFLESH) who did the arrangements for the live choir. At the same time, five graphic designers tackled the artwork of all formats and captured in an exemplary way on paper the nightmarish thoughts of The Magus. Finally, a special mention is needed for the amazing production, mixing & mastering, done at Pentagram Studio by George Emmanuel.

Recorded and produced: by George Emmanuel at Pentagram studio, Athens
Mix & master: George Emmanuel

Follow THE MAGUS
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Photo by Stella Mouzi – Cover: by Harnasash Singh

Greek veterans of THE MAGUS are proudly presenting the second new track from the previously announced debut album ‘Βυσσοδομώντας’! The new offering will be released via The Circle Music records on  October 31st, 2023.

The blistering title track ‘Βυσσοδομώντας‘ is now streaming, in the form of a lyric video, via the Black Metal Promotion channel HERE.

The album is available for pre-orders HERE

THE MAGUS comment: “This song, as the title suggests, will take your soul DOWN and DEEP into the ABYSS. Where all hope dies. Where the Grand Plan is set in motion. Doom, gloom and darkness!”

Track-list:

1. This is My Church
2. The Fall of Man
3. Lux Tenebrarum (WATCH HERE)
4. ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ (WATCH HERE)
5. Idolatrous Discord
6. Ama Lilith
7. Negative Renaissance
8. The Peacock King
9. Give the Devil his due: The story

Hailing back to 1989, Greek black metal outfit Necromantia was founded by the two musicians Baron Blood (bass) and The Magus (vocals, guitars, keyboards). The band’s music was characterized by a mix of black metal and death metal, with elements of Greek folk music and classical music. Over the years, Necromantia had undergone several line-up changes, but the band continued to release albums and tour, becoming one of the most respected and influential black metal bands from Greece!

Following the tragic death of Baron Blood in 2019, The Magus decided to disband Necromantia by releasing their final album “To the Depths We Descend” in 2021. But The Magus’ personal musical and mystical journey did not stop here. The inner black flame, which urges The Magus to create dark and extreme art which is expressed through music and lyrics, never ceased to burn.

In the summer of 2022, The Magus decided to give birth to a new musical project, entitled simply and appropriately; THEMAGUS. Joined by long-time associates, El (Soulskinner, Zaratus, Thou Art Lord, Principality of Hell etc) on guitars and Maelstrom (Necromantia, Yoth Iria, Thou Art Lord, Principality of Hell) on drums in order to complete the formula and start working on material for the upcoming album “Βυσσοδομώντας” (pronounced as: “Vissodomontas”),  which will be released on October 31st, 2023!

“Βυσσοδομώντας” is an album that is meticulous down to its last detail. Every note, every riff & chorus, is not by chance where it was placed. Except El (Guitars) & Maelstorm (Drums) who make up THE MAGUS, a host of well-known musicians participated adding their personal touch (King Dude, IDVex (1/2 SOUTHERN NORTH), Hel Pyre (W.E.B.), Iraklis Gialatzides (SWAN CHRISTY), Manos Six (Manos Six and the Muddy Devil) & Christos Antoniou (SEPTICFLESH) who did the arrangements for the live choir. At the same time, five graphic designers tackled the artwork of all formats and captured in an exemplary way on paper the nightmarish thoughts of The Magus. Finally, a special mention is needed for the amazing production, mixing & mastering, done at Pentagram Studio by George Emmanuel.

Line up:
The Magus: Bass/Voices
El: Guitars
Maelstrom: Drums

Follow THE MAGUS
http://www.themagus666.com
http://www.facebook.com/themagus666
http://www.instagram.com/themagus_666