Existing at the forefront of the Polish black metal movement, BLAZE OF PERDITION returned with their fifth full-length, "The Harrowing Of Hearts" – their most urgent, refined, dynamic and accomplished work to date. Richly layered, it is also their most textured release, and they dive ever deeper into the themes they have been exploring since dropping their debut full-length in 2010, "Towards The Blaze Of Perdition".
BLAZE OF PERDITION was formed in 2007 by the guitarist XCIII. The band started its publishing activity by releasing a split album with PSEUDOGOD (Ru) "In The Void And Serpent, The Spirit Is One" in 2009. Although beginnings were strongly influenced by the so-called orthodox BM scene, with "Near Death Revelations", the band started looking for broader ways of expression, mixing their traditional style with different kind of influences from beyond the genre.
Line-up changed numerous times, but the core remained intact, with its general direction by XCIII and lyrical/conceptual themes by Sonneillon. Final shape of the songs, especially later ones, is an effect of mutual effort by all band members who offered their ideas and arrangements, although filtered by XCIII to keep the music consistent.
November 2nd 2013 turned out to be tragic. Car accident took life of the bass player 23 and left Sonneillon and Vizun (drummer) severely injured. Unfortunately, Sonneillon couldn't continue any live activity due to his serious health condition, but remained a core member responsible for the studio vocals, lyrics, graphic design and PR.
Line Up:
S.: Vocals / Lyric
XCIII: Guitar / Lyrics / Songwriting
M.R.: Guitar
DQ: Drums
BLAZE OF PERDITION released their fifth full-length album "The Harrowing Of Hearts" on February 14, 2020. This time the focus is on the occult, satanism, Luciferianism. They put us in Christ's shoes on a metaphorical journey into one's soul to face and come to terms with whatever it holds, very close to the Jungian concept of shadow integration mentioned here and there on our previous album.
Working with the same producer they've been teaming with since 2013 and with artwork designed by Izabela Grabda, every aspect of "The Harrowing Of Hearts" has come together as intended, and with Metal Blade now behind them the band is now ready to work their asses off to spread their name even further. It's also safe to say the members of BLAZE OF PERDITION don't feel like they have anything to prove going into 2020.
Today's tune "With Madman's Faith" is taken from the band's latest album "The Harrowing Of Hearts", The tune tells a story of doubt and hesitation, and asks if any pursuits for wisdom bring us serenity and closure or are just taunting rabbit holes with no end or destination at all - but it also hints that it's not the destination but the journey itself that is what is ultimately important. enjoy!
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