Australian gothic/doom metal outfit Blackened Rose release new single »Crimson Red Snow« feat. Jerry Zahija (Carmeria)

Australian gothic/doom metal outfit Blackened Rose has released new single »Crimson Red Snow« feat. Jerry Zahija (Carmeria) as special guest on lead guitar.

Says the band: “»Crimson Red Snow« out now! A swansong for the old and the beginning of a new chapter for Blackened Rose, »Crimson Red Snow«, a gothic serenade and a profound lament is out everywhere for your pleasure. Listen, enjoy, but beware the flames of desire.”

Courtesy of Against PR:

Blackened Rose, from Australia, released their new single »Crimson Red Snow« on October 16, 2025.

»Crimson Red Snow« closes Chapter 1 and opens Chapter 2 for Blackened Rose. The song features a guest guitar solo by Jerry Zahija of Carmeria and moves through gothic melancholy, doomy riffs and orchestral layers, with lyrical details left for listeners to uncover. Drums were recorded at 3by3 Studios by Jack Gao. Vocals were recorded at Def Wolf Studios by Jack Haycroft, who also mixed and co-produced the track. Mastering was completed by Daniel Antix at Def Wolf Studios.

Recording info:
Drums recorded at 3by3 Studios by Jack Gao.
Vocals recorded at Def Wolf Studios by Jack Haycroft.
Mixed at Def Wolf Studios by Jack Haycroft.
Mastered at Def Wolf Studios by Daniel Antix.

Line-up:
Aleksei Iagunkov – Vocals
Finbarr Heather – Bass guitar
Axel Somosi – Guitars
Joshua Chaseling – Drums
Vin Gamage – Keyboards

Recording musicians:
Erick Perdomo-Borelly – Guitars, Bass
Naomi Campbell – Keyboards, Orchestration
Juan Baratto – Drums

Special guest:
Jerry Zahija (Carmeria) – Lead Guitar

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