02/08/2017 16:37

Azarath

Azarath sign with Agonia Records; new album 'In Extremis' out in April

Polish black/death metal kings and Agonia Records recent signees, Azarath, are ready to move forward with new music. On April 7th, the band (featuring drummer Inferno of long-time Behemoth fame) will return with their most furious sonic statement to date, a new album titled 'In Extremis'. The eerie painting that adorns the album's cover was made by Marta Promińska (Hypnagogic Painting).

Meaning "at the point of death" or "under extreme circumstances" in Latin, 'In Extremis' is yet another apex reached by Azarath. Offering a vehement ride through the netherworlds, the effort arrives six long years after its predecessor, 'Blasphemers' Maledictions' (2011), and places the band back at the fore of the genre, with strong ties to the group's early cult albums. Black as a night and dense as tar, 'In Extremis' offers a whirlwind of chaotic currents ready to overwhelm.

Recorded in various locations between March and November 2016, the opus was mixed and mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio. Graphic design and layout were done by Mentalporn (Behemoth, Origin, Decapitated) with calligraphy provided by Ihasan Art and additional work by Holy Poison Design.

Track listing:
1. The Triumph of Ascending Majesty
2. Let My Blood Become His Flesh
3. Annihilation (Smite all the Illusions)
4. The Slain God
5. At the Gates of Understanding
6. Parasu Blade
7. Sign of Apophis
8. Into the Nameless Night
9. Venomous Tears (Mourn of the Unholy Mother)
10. Death

'In Extremis' will be available in a variety of formats:
- Digipak CD with 36 page booklet.
- Limited to 100 copies gatefold red LP with 20 page booklet.
- Limited to 150 copies gatefold white LP with 20 page booklet.
- Limited to 250 copies picture LP with 20 page booklet.
- Standard black LP with 20 page booklet.
- T-shirt (2 versions).
- Hooded sweatshirt.
- Full zip hooded sweatshirt.
- Digital format.

(source: Agonia Records)

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Polish black/death metal tyrants Azarath have signed a new record deal with Agonia Records. Their last release with the label was the 2009 offering 'Praise the Beast'. The band is excpected to release a new album, successor to 'Blasphemers' Maledictions' from six years ago, this April.

Described by Blabbermouth.net as a "demonic mutation of Krisiun and Behemoth with shades of Immolation", Azarath stand up to their wicked name. The band's death metal is crisp, black, and while it possesses the charm of their American counterparts, it remains open-minded and organic. This should not come as a surprise, considering the band's impressive line-up and cemented position as one the the best Polish acts of the genre.

Azarath crept from the shadows almost two decades ago, by the will of Inferno (of long-time Behemoth fame) and then-members Bruno and D. Six albums later, the band's line-up is shaped by the said Behemoth drummer, together with Bart (Armagedon, Damnation) on guitars, Necrosodom (Anima Damnata, Deus Mortem, ex-Infernal War) on vocals and guitars, as well as Peter (ex-Lost Soul) on bass.

More news will follow.

Azarath on-line:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AzarathBand
Webstore: www.azarath.pl
Band contact: azarathofficial@gmail.com

Agonia Records:
Website: www.agoniarecords.com
Webshop: http://tinyurl.com/agoniashop
Facebook: www.facebook.com/agoniarecords

(source: Agonia Records)