Venezuelan atmospheric death/doom metal band Stratuz unveils new music video for »Condemned«

Caracas, Venezuela based atmospheric death/doom metal band Stratuz has released new music video for the track »Condemned« taken from their latest album, »Osculum Pacis«, which will be reissued in CD format on June 28th, 2024 via Wormholedeath.

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Stratuz presents »Condemned« music video from the album »Osculum Pacis«!

It is a rather crude and fulminating theme, as it goes against everything established, the political and religious power to manipulate the masses to their will and interests, a race destined to its own misfortune where mistrust, hatred, and revenge reign, where competition is a mechanism to cancel the other, where the suffering or failures of others can be the satisfaction of many. It’s a misanthropic song to a certain extent.

Stratuz emerged onto the metal scene in 1984 and quickly solidified their position as Venezuela’s most revered metal band. Their debut album, »In Nomine…« released in 1995, catapulted them to recognition and acclaim. Following a triumphant European tour in 1999, they signed with LSP-Company and released »Spirit Seduction«, which marked a new chapter in their musical journey. After a hiatus, the band reunited in 2019, pouring their passion into the creation of »Osculum Pacis«, which was unleashed upon the world in 2022. The album garnered international praise, securing the top spot on the Jacquin Ravens Top 50 Metal chart and earning accolades as the best work of 2022 by esteemed journalist Roberto Palmitesta and Metal Pedia.

The line-up of Stratuz consists of Franklin Berroterán on voices and keyboards, Gerónimo Egea on guitars, Leonardo Rangel on bass, and Diego Cabrujas on drums. Together, they channel their collective musical prowess to forge a sound that captivates and enchants.

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