Swedish Doom Metal trio Nekromant has just released the official music video for “Behind The Veil Of Eyes” taken from their fourth full-length album “Temple Of Haal” out on December 3, 2021 via Despotz Records. Watch the official video through the Youtube player below:
Standing on the shoulders of metal giants such as Black Sabbath and Pentagram, Swedish trio Nekromant are well versed in the art of crushing riffs and powerful melodies, boasting a sound that echoes the might of the past with an eye cast toward the future. With a much admired set of releases to their name, the three-piece have been turning heads wherever they go with their authentic and effortlessly brilliant old school Metal assault. From a punishing percussive battery through to the Iommi-esque guitars, this power-trio understand that the riff is king, as demonstrated throughout their superb new album. The first fruits of their new deal with celebrated Swedish label Despotz Records arrive late 2021 and is packed with ambitious metal gems such as “The Woods,” the epic “Behind the Veil of Eyes” and the Doom-laden “Olórin’s Song.” The as yet untitled album marks a new chapter in the band’s musical evolution.
Nekromant about the new single: “This song is cold as ice but at the same time warming. The lyrics convey a notion of hopelessness but acceptance before an impending doom. Adam delivers the vocals in the verses with great merit. In short, a joyful little tune about darkness and death.“
Notes the band on the record: “A big part of this album is dedicated to our hometown. The small town called Vargön is hardly defined by its size or industrial prowess but rather by its location between the twin mountains, Halleberg and Hunneberg. The name ‘Haal’ is dated to 1325 and serves as firm proof that people have been living in the shadow of the mountains for a very long time.
These two giants have always been the subject of local myths and stories which offered a huge amount of inspiration concerning the lyrics for this album. This place also has a strong connection to Sweden’s biggest lake Vänern and all that it entails. We are not the right people to judge the credibility in legends, but it is very hard to deny that this area has a certain nerve about it.
Musically, we do what we always do; music that makes sense to us. We are glad and proud that this record contains even more elements of classic heavy metal than before, with strong and clear melodies as well as an extra pinch of aggression. Nekromant has always been a band that is moving forward without ever losing connection to our musical roots. We plan on continuing doing just that.”
“Temple Of Haal” embraces a typical Swedish darkness in a desire to reject the notion of living life through social media and seeks to reconnect with the things that really matter. The new album is an unashamedly old school Heavy Metal record, blessed with crushing riffs and inescapable hooks. The band has a large and loyal following, and the new album is very much in keeping with what those fans have come to expect from this acclaimed Scandinavian three-piece. With “Temple Of Haal,” Nekromant brings a new level of Swedish bleakness to the world.
Stream/Download “Behind The Veil Of Eyes” via optional platform: https://despotz.ffm.to/behindtheveilofeyes
Lineup:
Mattias Ottosson / Bass, Vocals
Adam Lundqvist / Guitars
Joakim Olsson / Drums