Greek progressive/post-metal outfit The Lotus Matter to release debut album »In Limbo Pt. 1« on June 13th; second single »Erased?« streaming now!

Athens, Greece based progressive/post-metal outfit The Lotus Matter has unveiled the second single »Erased?« taken from their upcoming debut album, »In Limbo Pt. 1«, set to release on June 13th, 2025 via Sound Effect Records.

Tracklist:
01. In Limbo
02. Into The Bone
03. Erased?
04. Run. Rest. Return.
05. The Shepherd

»In Limbo Pt. 1« is the debut album from the Greek progressive/post metal band The Lotus Matter. Originally formed in 2017 under a different name and lineup, the 5-piece went through several changes over the following years. As the band transitioned from their early progressive death metal sound, their music evolved into a more experimental and atmospheric style, blending a diverse array of influences and genres.

Informed by ‘90s post-metal/indie, they couple art-rock density with classic ‘70s “grandeur”! »In Limbo Pt. 1« is complex yet crispy, with distinct, interlocking melodies over a cinematic ambience.

The album was recorded at both Backstage and Brain Drain Studios, mixed by John Vulgaris at Electric Highway Studios and mastered by Theodoros Bournas at Arkadikon Studio. In addition to the core members of the band, The Lotus Matter employ guest vocalists, strings and bagpipes, elevating »In Limbo Pt. 1« to a non-stop artistic feat!

»In Limbo Pt. 1« is due out on June 13, on limited edition vinyl (classic black and bone color vinyl), and digipack CD, via Sound Effect Records.

Pre-order here:
soundeffect-records.gr | thelotusmatter.bandcamp.com

Recorded at Brain Drain Studios.
Drums recorded at Backstage Studios.
Mixed by John Voulgaris at Electric Highway Studio.
Additional mixing by Panagiotis Vekiloglou and Constantinos Nyktas at Backstage Studios.
Mastering by Theodoros Bournas at Arkadikon Studio.
Photos by Christianna Gerou, Collage by Anna Spyraki, Layout by George Fotopoulos.

The Lotus Matter is:
Constantinos Nyktas – Guitar, Vocals
Giorgos Petsangourakis – Guitar
Aggelos Bracholli – Keys, Vocals
Panagiotis Vekiloglou – Bass, Vocals

Additional performers:
Lazaros Papageorgiou – Drums
Katerina Charalampopoulou – Lead Vocals on »In Limbo«, Backing Vocals on »Into The Bone« and »Run. Rest. Return.«
Stavrialena Gontzou – Backing Vocals on »Into The Bone« and »Run. Rest. Return.«
Kostas Trakadas – Trumpet on »Run. Rest. Return.«
Konstantinos Lazos – Bagpipes on »Erased?«
Aggeliki Ikonomou – Violin on »In Limbo«
Nikos Firgiolas – Viola on »In Limbo«
Rafail Kontogouris – Viola on »In Limbo«
Marianna Maraletou – Cello on »In Limbo«

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well