Sith’ari, the Iowa, USA, black metal side project for both Lord Kafir of Nedakh and Pathos of Symphony of Heaven and Satan Destroyer announces the release of their debut EP” Before The Dawn”,unleashed digitally on April 23rd, with physical release on CD on May 30th, 2025 via their indie label Ethanol Studio.
Melancholic but uplifting, fast, and atmospheric, the EP is a more riff-oriented sound usually associated with most black metal. Lord Kafir writes the riffs on guitar and a drum machine then sends them to Pathos to get his interpretation to create a record that’s a mish-mash of influences from different readings from history books, experiencing harsh winters in Iowa and Indiana and fantasy stories, games and movies.
Lord Kafir had other music in him that wasn’t just typical death metal and Pathos was brought in because he wanted to play in a specific black metal band that didn’t deny him from his religious point of view.
The band comments:
“If you wish that Satanic Warmaster was a bit darker, added a dash of Gorgoroth with just a dash of Immortal, that describes the sounds. The themes are much more in touch with fans of later-day Bathory and Immortal. From beginning to end, this EP will leave you wanting more. It’s a fantastic record that caters to all fans of black metal who want something melodic, fast, and relentless.”
Recommended for fans of Gorgoroth, Immortal, Satanic Warmaster, FIN, and Sargeist, “Before The Dawn” is now streaming on the following links:
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/4v0BSdyN2slHyiF4gbxq7w
YouTube – https://youtu.be/GFbTOloOh_c
CD pre-order available at https://ethanolstudio.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-dawn-2
Track Listing:
1. Chaos In The Skies 4:13
2. Before The Dawn 4:49
3. Conquer The Wild 6:37
4. Hail Victory 6:49
5. The Everlasting Hunt 8:18
EP Length: 30:47
EP Credits:
Written, produced, mixed and mastered by Lord Kafir
Artwork – Matt Priso
Band Lineup
Lord Kafir – Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Pathos – Drums
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