Mediterranean doom metal band Helevorn released dark and gloomy new studio album »Espectres«; out now via Meuse Music Records!
Mallorca, Spain based gothic/doom/death metal veterans Helevorn return with their fifth full-length album, titled »Espectres«, which was just released on September 13th, 2024 via Meuse Music Records.
Tracklist:
01. Inherit The Stars
02. The Defiant God
03. Signals
04. When Nothing Shudders
05. Unbreakable Silence
06. L’endema
07. The Lost Futures
08. Children Of The Sunrise
Courtesy of Asher Media Relations:
Mallorca, Spain’s renowned doom metal band Helevorn is now dropping their fifth studio album, »Espectres« which promises to deliver a gloomy, gothic, and doomy metal listening experience. Following significant line-up changes over the past three years, Helevorn has emerged stronger and more creative than ever. The band enlisted the talents of Sebastià Barceló (Trallery) for drum recordings, adding a new dynamic to their sound. This album represents a slight departure from Helevorn’s previous work, with new guitarist Alex composing 60% of the material. Fans can expect the familiar atmospheric and emotional depth Helevorn is known for, but with a rawer, more technical edge.
Photo credit: Tuco Martin
The band shares the details behind the album: “This album is based on Hauntology, described first by Jaques Derrida and after by the philosopher helvMark Fisher. He wrote »The Ghosts Of My Life«, an amazing book where he describes the ‘slow cancellation of future’, and a lot of great concepts about the specters and the absences. How they make us what we really are. Is a fantastic concept to write a doom metal album isn’t it?”
While still rooted in their self-coined “Mediterranean Doom” style, this album leans more heavily into pure doom and metal elements. The band promises a less epic, less folk-influenced sound, focusing instead on the core essence of doom metal. Helevorn thinks it can be an intense experience for those who want to connect something very emotional and very philosophic with dark and gloomy music.
Helevorn will be embarking on an extensive live tour, after the release of the album. Those with an interest in Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, and Draconian, will appreciate the art that they are creating
Due out on September 13, 2024, from Meuse Music Records, »Espectres« is available for album order (Vinyl/CD) at helevorn.com/shop | helevornofficial.bandcamp.com
Listen to »Espectres« on Spotify
All music composed by Helevorn.
Concept and lyrics written by Josep Brunet.
Lyrics assistance by Laia Darker and Orr Yoeli Rimmer.
Recorded and mixed at Psychosomatic Studios (Mallorca) during the winter of 2024.
Produced, engineered and arranged by Miquel Àngel Riutort “Mega”.
Mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, Sweden.
Pictures by Tuco Martin.
Artwork, layout and logo by Irene Serrano.
Guest vocals in »L’Endema« by Innes Gonzalez.
Guest vocals in »Children Of The Sunrise« by Thomas A.G. Jensen.
Classical guitar in »Children Of The Sunrise« by Jovan Milosevski.
Guitar solo in »Signals« by Biel Gaya.
Spoken dialogue on »The Lost Futures« – »Sapphire and Steel«, produced by BBC.
Helevorn is:
Josep Brunet – Vocals
Sandro Vizcaino – Guitars
Alex Correa – Guitars
JM Rubio – Bass
Pedro S Bonnin – Keys
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well