Northern Israel-based Progressive Extreme Metallers Winterhorde have released their highly anticipated fourth studio album “Neptunian” via Noble Demon. Since the band’s formation in 2002, Winterhorde has been on a relentless journey of musical evolution, constantly pushing the boundaries of their craft. Their unwavering dedication to becoming something greater with each chord they play and record has earned them a well-deserved reputation as one of the most articulate and innovative acts in today’s extreme metal.
Together with the album, the band is releasing a brand new music video for the track “A Harvester of Stars.” This epic and fast-paced track showcases Winterhorde‘s signature style of Extreme Metal and is sure to captivate fans of bands such as Keep Of Kalessin, Ne Obliviscaris, Dark Fortress and Rotting Christ. “A Harvester of Stars” is a strong ambassador of the band’s new album, which was mixed and mastered by the esteemed Jaime Gomez Arellano (Ghost, Paradise Lost, Insomnium, Moonspell). The album also features guest appearances from Kobi Farhi of Orphaned Land and Davidavi Dolev of Subterranean Masquerade.
Watch the official music video for the track “A Harvester of Stars” through the YouTube player below:
Purchase and Stream the album HERE
Winterhorde guitarist Omer Naveh comments on the new single: “A Harvester of Stars is a perfect showcase of the band’s unique blend of influences, meticulously integrated to create an organic, highly dynamic and diverse sound. “Harvester” is one of the best examples of this vision on the new album, with its twists and turns, ranging from vicious, relentless aggressions, head banging grooves as well as more reflective, atmospheric passages. This song was one of two new songs we chose to play live while the album was still in production and the special response to it from the audiences truly inspired us to release it as an official video. A big shout out to the highly talented Raph Crimson, which we had the pleasure of working with, and who was able to perfectly capture the excitement and the energy in that one magical night in Haifa.“
Tracklist:
- Amphibia
- Neptunian (As Trident Strikes The Ice)
- Angels In Disguise (Feat. Kobi Farhi of Orphaned Land)
- The Spirit Of Freedom
- Alone In The Ocean
- The Garden
- Ascension
- A Harvester Of Stars (Feat. Davidavi Dolev of Subterranean Masquerade)
- With Bare Hands Against The Storm
- The Greatest Plague Of Earth (Vinyl bonus track)
Since their formation in 2002, Winterhorde has been on a relentless journey of musical evolution, constantly pushing the boundaries of their craft. Their unwavering dedication to becoming something greater with each chord they play and record has earned them a well-deserved reputation as one of the most articulate and innovative acts in today’s Extreme Metal. Following the success of their third studio album, “Maestro” (2016), Winterhorde took a six-year hiatus to regroup and recharge. Now, filled with a new lineup and an abundance of creative energy, the band is ready to embark on their next musical odyssey with “Neptunian.”
To give fans a taste of what’s to come, Winterhorde released the off-album digital single, “The Greatest Plague of Earth,” in June 2022. The overwhelming response to this release caught the attention of powerhouse label Noble Demon, leading to a record deal and the forthcoming release of “Neptunian” in December 2023. The album was expertly mixed and mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano (Ghost, Paradise Lost, Insomnium, Moonspell), ensuring a powerful and immersive listening experience.
Lineup:
Zed Destructive / Harsh Vocals
Yoni “Oblivion” Oren / Clean Vocals
Moshe Benofel / Electric and Acoustic Guitars
Omer “Noir” Naveh / Electric and Acoustic Guitars
Oleg “Olgerd” Rubanov / Keyboards
Alexander “Celestial” Latman / Bass
Alex Zaitsev / Drums
