The Magus released second blistering track of new album 'ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ' • GRIMM Gent

The Greek veterans of THE MAGUS are proudly presenting the second new track from the previously announced debut album ‘Βυσσοδομώντας’! The new offering will be released via The Circle Music records on October 31st, 2023.

The blistering title track ‘Βυσσοδομώντας’ is now streaming, in the form of a lyric video, via the Black Metal Promotion channel HERE.

The album is available for pre-orders HERE

THE MAGUS comment:

“This song, as the title suggests, will take your soul DOWN and DEEP into the ABYSS. Where all hope dies. Where the Grand Plan is set in motion. Doom, gloom and darkness!”

The cover artwork and further album details of ‘Βυσσοδομώντας’ can be viewed below.

Track-list:

1. This is My Church

2. The Fall of Man

3. Lux Tenebrarum (WATCH HERE)

4. ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ (WATCH HERE)

5. Idolatrous Discord

6. Ama Lilith

7. Negative Renaissance

8. The Peacock King

9. Give the Devil his due: The story

Hailing back to 1989, Greek black metal outfit Necromantia was founded by the two musicians Baron Blood (bass) and The Magus (vocals, guitars, keyboards). The band’s music was characterized by a mix of black metal and death metal, with elements of Greek folk music and classical music. Over the years, Necromantia had undergone several line-up changes, but the band continued to release albums and tour, becoming one of the most respected and influential black metal bands from Greece!

Following the tragic death of Baron Blood in 2019, The Magus decided to disband Necromantia by releasing their final album “To the Depths We Descend” in 2021. But The Magus‘ personal musical and mystical journey did not stop here. The inner black flame, which urges The Magus to create dark and extreme art which is expressed through music and lyrics, never ceased to burn.

In the summer of 2022, The Magus decided to give birth to a new musical project, entitled simply and appropriately; THE MAGUS. Joined by long-time associates, El (Soulskinner, Zaratus, Thou Art Lord, Principality of Hell etc) on guitars and Maelstrom (Necromantia, Yoth Iria, Thou Art Lord, Principality of Hell) on drums in order to complete the formula and start working on material for the upcoming album “Βυσσοδομώντας” (pronounced as: “Vissodomontas”), which will be released on October 31st, 2023!

“Βυσσοδομώντας” is an album that is meticulous down to its last detail. Every note, every riff & chorus, is not by chance where it was placed. Except El (Guitars) & Maelstorm (Drums) who make up THE MAGUS, a host of well-known musicians participated adding their personal touch (King Dude, IDVex (1/2 SOUTHERN NORTH), Hel Pyre (W.E.B.), Iraklis Gialatzides (SWAN CHRISTY), Manos Six (Manos Six and the Muddy Devil) & Christos Antoniou (SEPTICFLESH) who did the arrangements for the live choir. At the same time, five graphic designers tackled the artwork of all formats and captured in an exemplary way on paper the nightmarish thoughts of The Magus. Finally, a special mention is needed for the amazing production, mixing & mastering, done at Pentagram Studio by George Emmanuel