VARATHRON

VARATHRON Premiere Music Video for New Track ‘Crypts In The Mist’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 16, 2023

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Greek black metal masters VARATHRON unveil music video for “Crypts In The Mist”, taken from their anticipated studio album “The Crimson Temple”, due out December 1st on Agonia Records.

Watch the video below.

With a sound characterized by epic atmospheres, progressive immersion and an old-school diehardness, “The Crimson Temple” marks the seventh installment from Greek trailblazers VARATHRON, known to be amongst the pioneers of the Hellenic Black Metal genre. The band’s iconic vocalist Stefan Necroabyssious, who’s been at VARATHRON‘s helm for the last 35 years, and whose “lust for unholy creations” has only ever gotten bigger and better, reflects, that “The Crimson Temple” has seen the band commit its unyielding devotion and uncompromising passion to every fine detail; from the album’s meticulous production, mixing and mastering at Achilleas Kalantzis‘s Suncord Audiolab, to its rich visual side, designed and painted by Paolo Girardi.

“The album consists of 10 tracks in an epic, 46 minute ride into the depths of our deranged vision,” comments band’s leader Stefan. “As always, we shall never forget to express our eternal gratitude for your overwhelming support all these years. We are most eager to share everything with you!”

The opus arrives five years after “Patriarchs Of Evil”; a refreshing effort, which took many of the 2018’s best-of hard rock & metal lists by storm, set the anticipation for “The Crimson Temple”, and found VARATHRON‘s creative potential and musical zest on par with 1988 – the year it had all began. The band’s line-up remains unchanged with Stefan Necroabyssious on vocals, Achilleas C on guitars & keyboards, Sotiris on guitars, Stratos on bass and Haris on drums.

Pre-orders: http://thecrimsontemple.com/

Tracklisting:
01. Ascension
02. Hegemony of Chaos
03. Crypts in the Mist
04. Cimmerian Priesthood
05. Sinners of the Crimson Temple
06. Immortalis Regnum Diaboli
07. To the Gods of Yore
08. Shrouds of the Miasmic Winds
09. Swamp King
10. Constellation of the Archons

Line-up:
Stefan Necroabyssious – vocals
Achilleas C – guitars
Sotiris – guitars
Stratos – bass
Haris – drums

VARATHRON online:
Website: https://varathron.com
Webshop: http://shop.varathron.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/varathron
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/VarathronTV
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varathron_official/

VARATHRON Release New Single ‘Hegemony Of Chaos’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 30, 2023

Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: VARATHRON. Leave a comment

Hellenic black metal legends VARATHRON preview upcoming album “The Crimson Temple” with a new single “Hegemony Of Chaos” and unveil the list of formats and limited editions made available as pre-order. The much anticipated release is scheduled for December 1st on Agonia Records.

With a sound characterized by epic atmospheres, progressive immersion and an old-school diehardness, “The Crimson Temple” marks the seventh installment from Greek trailblazers VARATHRON, known to be amongst the pioneers of the Hellenic Black Metal genre. The band’s iconic vocalist Stefan Necroabyssious, who’s been at VARATHRON‘s helm for the last 35 years, and whose “lust for unholy creations” has only ever gotten bigger and better, reflects, that “The Crimson Temple” has seen the band commit its unyielding devotion and uncompromising passion to every fine detail; from the album’s meticulous production, mixing and mastering at Achilleas Kalantzis‘s Suncord Audiolab, to its rich visual side, designed and painted by Paolo Girardi.

“The album consists of 10 tracks in an epic, 46 minute ride into the depths of our deranged vision,” comments band’s leader Stefan. “As always, we shall never forget to express our eternal gratitude for your overwhelming support all these years. We are most eager to share everything with you!”

Pre-orders are open at: http://thecrimsontemple.com/

The opus arrives five years after “Patriarchs Of Evil”; a refreshing effort, which took many of the 2018’s best-of hard rock & metal lists by storm, set the anticipation for “The Crimson Temple”, and found VARATHRON‘s creative potential and musical zest on par with 1988 – the year it had all began. The band’s line-up remains unchanged with Stefan Necroabyssious on vocals, Achilleas C on guitars & keyboards, Sotiris on guitars, Stratos on bass and Haris on drums.

Tracklisting:
01. Ascension
02. Hegemony of Chaos
03. Crypts in the Mist
04. Cimmerian Priesthood
05. Sinners of the Crimson Temple
06. Immortalis Regnum Diaboli
07. To the Gods of Yore
08. Shrouds of the Miasmic Winds
09. Swamp King
10. Constellation of the Archons

Line-up:
Stefan Necroabyssious – vocals
Achilleas C – guitars
Sotiris – guitars
Stratos – bass
Haris – drums

VARATHRON online:
Website: https://varathron.com
Webshop: http://shop.varathron.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/varathron
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/VarathronTV
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varathron_official/

VARATHRON Reveal New Album “The Crimson Temple” Details

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 4, 2023

Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: VARATHRON. Leave a comment

Hellenic black metal originals VARATHRON unveil details of their anxiously-awaited new studio album, “The Crimson Temple”, scheduled for a December 1st release on Agonia Records.

With a sound characterized by epic atmospheres, progressive immersion and an old-school diehardness, “The Crimson Temple” marks the seventh installment from Greek trailblazers VARATHRON, known to be amongst the pioneers of the Hellenic Black Metal genre. The band’s iconic vocalist Stefan Necroabyssious, who’s been at VARATHRON‘s helm for the last 35 years, and whose “lust for unholy creations” has only ever gotten bigger and better, reflects, that “The Crimson Temple” has seen the band commit its unyielding devotion and uncompromising passion to every fine detail; from the album’s meticulous production, mixing and mastering at Achilleas Kalantzis‘s Suncord Audiolab, to its rich visual side, designed and painted by Paolo Girardi.

“The album consists of 10 tracks in an epic, 46 minute ride into the depths of our deranged vision,” comments band’s leader Stefan. “As always, we shall never forget to express our eternal gratitude for your overwhelming support all these years. We are most eager to share everything with you!”

The opus arrives five years after “Patriarchs Of Evil”; a refreshing effort, which took many of the 2018’s best-of hard rock & metal lists by storm, set the anticipation for “The Crimson Temple”, and found VARATHRON‘s creative potential and musical zest on par with 1988 – the year it had all began. The band’s line-up remains unchanged with Stefan Necroabyssious on vocals, Achilleas C on guitars & keyboards, Sotiris on guitars, Stratos on bass and Haris on drums.

Singles, album formats and pre-orders to be announced soon. Follow VARATHRON‘s and Agonia‘s social media channels for exclusive album content – starting with Paolo Girardi‘s painting stages for the cover artwork, to be revealed on Thursday, October 5th.

Tracklisting:
01. Ascension
02. Hegemony of Chaos
03. Crypts in the Mist
04. Cimmerian Priesthood
05. Sinners of the Crimson Temple
06. Immortalis Regnum Diaboli
07. To the Gods of Yore
08. Shrouds of the Miasmic Winds
09. Swamp King
10. Constellation of the Archons

Line-up:
Stefan Necroabyssious – vocals
Achilleas C – guitars
Sotiris – guitars
Stratos – bass
Haris – drums

VARATHRON on-line:
Website: https://varathron.com
Webshop: http://shop.varathron.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VarathronOfficial/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/VarathronTV
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varathron_official/

VARATHRON Release New Lyric Video “Luciferian Mystical Awakening”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 22, 2018

Posted in: Int. News. Tagged: "Luciferian Mystical Awakening", "Patriarchs Of Evil", VARATHRON. Leave a comment

Greek black metal overlords VARATHRON premiere lyric video for the song “Luciferian Mystical Awakening”, taken from their new album “Patriarchs Of Evil”, out now Agonia Records. Watch the video below.

Co-founded in 1988 by Stefan Necroabyssious, the band’s vocalist and sole original member, VARATHRON has been on a steady release schedule since 2004’s “Crowsreign”. The latter album introduced Haris (drums) and Achilleas C. (guitars) to the band, who were later joined by Sotiris (guitars) and Stratos (bass). Together, they established a new, well-bonded line-up of an already established Hellenic black metal act, considered as one of the forefathers of the genre, next to Rotting Christ and Necromantia.

Having previously described “Patriarchs Of Evil” as “heavy, dark and full of melodies that will revive past memories”, VARATHRON elaborates on the successor to “Untrodden Corridors Of Hades” (2014):

“The time has come to deliver our new opus ‘Patriarchs of Evil’. A sinful sip of this unholy communion will lure you into an astral journey of absurd dimensions – with an awakening smell of the old era. This album is one of the finest pieces Varathron has ever unleashed. We promise a true heavy, blasphemous and unique masterpiece with Necroabyssious delivering his best performance ever. With glorious riffs, profound melodies and a solid rhythm section, this dark testament is to delve into. The time of the rejuvenation has come!! WE ARE FOREVER IMMORTAL!!”.

“Varathron are proudly spreading the mediterranean plague since 1988! 30 years have passed and we continue to worship darkness and preach the unholy word! ‘Patriarchs of Evil’ is not just a new album, it is a celebration and one of our greatest creations. Behold the 8 hymns!”.

“Patriarchs Of Evil” was recorded, mixed and mastered over the course of 2017 by Achilleas Kalantzis (aka Achilleas C.) at Crown Audio Conspiracies, except for drums which were recorded at Infinite Loop Music Studio. Both studios are based in VARATHRON‘s hometown of Ioannina, Greece. The album’s artwork and layout were designed by Juanjo Castellano. New band photos were taken by Evi Savva.

Tracklist:
1. Tenebrous
2. Into the Absurd
3. Luciferian Mystical Awakening
4. Saturnian Sect
5. Remnants of the Dark Testament
6. Hellwitch (Witches Gathering)
7. Orgasmic Nightmares of the Arch Desecrator
8. Ouroboros Dweller (The Dweller of Barathrum)

Album formats:
– Digipack CD with slipcase and 16 pages booklet.
– Black gatefold LP.
– Picture disc gatefold LP (with insert, patch and poster) limit. to 200 handnumbered copies.
– Yellow with black splatter gatefold LP (with insert, patch and poster) limit. to 125 handnumbered copies.
– “30 years” zipper hoodie.
– T-shirt.

Buy “Patriarchs Of Evil”:
https://agoniarecords.com/varathron

Next show
26.10.2018: Athens @ Temple, GR

VARATHRON: Premiere Live Version Of ‘Unholy Funeral’

Posted by aliblackdiamond on October 13, 2015

Posted in: Int. News. Tagged: "The Confessional Of The Black Penitents", 'Unholy Funeral', Agonia Records, VARATHRON. Leave a comment

Long-running Greek black metal legends, VARATHRON, have teamed up with Noisey to premiere a live version of the band’s classic song, ‘Unholy Funeral’, taken from their upcoming EP, “The Confessional Of The Black Penitents”, set to be released on October 23rd through Agonia Records. Stream the song at this location.

The track ‘Unholy Funeral’ has been recorded live in Larisa (Greece) on the 16th of May, 2015, amongst three other classic VARATHRON anthems; the four live songs along with three brand new tracks (with a total playling time of 40 minutes) make up “The Confessional Of The Black Penitents” EP.

The EP has been recorded and mixed at Infinite Loop Music Studio (Greece) and mastered by Tom Kvålsvoll at Strype Audio (1349, Arcturus, Darkthrone, Emperor, Code, Ulver) in Norway (except the live tracks, which were mastered by VARATHRON‘s guitarist, Achilleas Kalantzis).

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The front cover artwork and layout include paintings by Carlos Schwabe (July 21, 1866 – 22 January, 1926); a Swiss Symbolist painter and printmaker.

The band commented: “Infernal warriors we salute you! The Abyssic Black Cult strikes again! “The Confessional… ” is the closing chapter of “Untrodden..” era. Featuring 3 brand new tracks of amazing occult atmosphere. For the first time we also include 4 live tracks from our show in Greece in 2015. Classic masterpieces from the dark past like “Unholy Funeral” and “Cassiopeia’s Ode” will be unleashed upon you!”

The EP will be available in:
– limited eko-pack (1000 copies),
– gatefold black MLP,
– gatefold colour MLP with poster (limited to 166 copies),
– digital formats,
– t-shirt and hsw.

Pre-orders:
https://www.agoniarecords.com/index.php?pos=shop&lang=en

Tracklist:
01. The Confessional Of The Black Penitents
02. Sinister Recollections
03. Utter Blackness
04. Unholy Funeral*
05. Cassiopeia’s Ode*
06. Descent Of A Prophetic Vision*
07. Kabalistic Invocation Of Solomon*

* recorded live

VARATHRON‘s early albums are considered to be the cornerstones of the Hellenic black metal scene, alongside the releases of Necromantia and Rotting Christ, with whom the group shared members as well as similar fascination towards early style. Since their inception back in 1988, the band’s trademark are mid-paced riffs that have a classic, old-school feel strengthened by a progressive view, as well as epic atmospheres that only few can match.

The band’s last full-length album, “Untrodden Corridors Of Hades”, had its premiere in November 2014, after a five year break. More news on “The Confessional Of The Black Penitents” will follow shortly!

Upcoming shows:
Black Flames of Blasphemy Festival, 13-14.11.2015 – Nosturi, Helsinki, Finland

Listen to the first released song, “Sinister Recollections”, at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z5sgybgbI8

VARATHRON on-line:
https://www.facebook.com/VarathronOfficial
http://www.varathron.com

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VARATHRON: Premiere Entire New Album Online

Posted by aliblackdiamond on November 23, 2014

Posted in: Int. News. Tagged: "Untrodden Corridors of Hades", Agonia Records, VARATHRON. Leave a comment

Greek black metal legends VARATHRON will release their new album “Untrodden Corridors of Hades” on November 21st in Europe and December 9th in the rest of the world via Agonia Records. In anticipation, the band has teamed up with Decibel Magazine to stream the album in full. Listen to it at this location.
VARATHRON’s early albums are considered to be the cornerstones of the Hellenic black metal scene, alongside the releases of Necromantia and Rotting Christ, with whom the group shared members as well as similar fascination towards early style. The band’s trademark are mid-paced riffs that have a classic, old-school feel strengthened by a progressive view, as well as epic atmosphere that only few can match.

“Untrodden Corridors of Hades” was recorded, mixed and engineered by Kostas Kalampokas at Infinite Loop Music Studio (https://www.facebook.com/InfiniteLoopStudio), Greece and mastered by Tom Kvålsvoll at Strype Audio (1349, Arcturus, Darkthrone, Emperor, Code, Ulver) in Norway. The album artwork has been created by Mark Riddick (Arsis, Absu, Mystifier, The Black Dahlia Murder).

VARATHRON will have its new album released in various formats including: digipack CD, box CD (including a bonus CD with rare tracks, a patch and a poster; limited to 350 copies), black vinyl, coloured vinyl (hand-numbered) and digital.

Tracklist:
01. Kabalistic Invocation of Solomon
02. Realm of Obscure
03. Arcane Conjuring
04. Leprocious Lord
05. The Bright Trapezium
06. Death Chant
07. Delve Into the Past

Line-up:
Stefan Necroabyssious – vocals
Achilleas C – guitars
Sotiris – guitars
Stratos – bass
Haris – drums

Album trailer: