French slamming deathcore band Xenotheory has set December 6th, 2024, as the international release date for their highly anticipated second full-length album, Blissful Death.
“For this second album, Blissful Death, we went all in, pouring our heart and soul into 45 minutes of unrelenting auditory warfare. Building on the foundation laid by Dawn of an Eyeless Realm, we doubled the intensity and complexity, evolving into 11 brutal tracks that blend Deathcore with the crushing weight of Slam, the intricate structures of Progressive Metal, and the dark, suffocating atmosphere of Black Metal. This time, we focused on creating an immersive, organic wall of sound that draws listeners into a chaotic yet meticulously crafted experience. Every note is calculated chaos, every riff a descent into madness, pushing boundaries while staying true to our aggressive ethos. This album is not just a continuation—it’s a statement, a raw and violent evolution of everything we’ve been building toward.” – says the band
The album tracklisting and cover art are as follows:
1. Resurrection
2. The Chasm
3. Ozymandias
4. Eclipse (日食)
5. The Call (ft. Dan Tucker from Crown Magnetar)
6. I Nimrod
7. What Lies Below
8. The Fortieth Night
9. Son of Man (ft. Jason Gerhard from Kanine and Danny Louzon from Hurakan)
10. Le Dixième Cercle (part 1)
11. Le Dixième Cercle (part 2)
Xenotheory is a French Slamming Deathcore band created in 2021 by Florent Lambert and Adrien Laplace both on guitars, with the intent to merge two vastly different genres: Slam and Progressive Metal. Their approach comes from a desire to push musical boundaries and to create a sound both brutal and technical.
They will quickly be joined by Léo Dieleman on bass, bringing an essential rhythmic depth to their music. The lineup was completed with the addition of vocalist Nicolas Cardoso, whose voice further strengthens Xenotheory’s unique sound.
They released their first album the 24th of June 2022, Dawn of an Eyeless Realm. Although still early in the band’s discography, this album already showcases an impressive artistic maturity. It tackles profound and timely themes such as consumerism, environmentalism, and feminism, skillfully woven into a dark science fiction universe heavily inspired by the Alien saga, giving their music a captivating narrative dimension.
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