FIRTAN

FIRTAN reveal third track from new AOP RECORDS album – also to tour next month

Today, German atmospheric black metallers Firtan reveal the new track “Faðir.“ The track is the third single from the band’s highly anticipated third album, Marter, set for international release on September 30th via AOP Records. Hear Firtan‘s “Faðir here:

Since their fortuitous formation in 2010, Firtan have been dedicated to a unique strain of extreme metal and have steadily built an enraptured audience across countless shows in their native Germany and abroad. Granted, the band’s roots lay in black metal, particularly those pivotal days of the 1990s, but over the course of two acclaimed albums – 2014’s Niedergang and especially 2018’s Okeanos – Firtan have effortlessly integrated an eclecticism that has become more self-contained and increasingly kaleidoscopic. Now, they arguably deliver their masterwork: Marter.

Immediately, the trademark Firtan sound is felt – riffing that’s raging yet gorgeous, atmosphere that’s autumnal yet cliche-free, compositions that span epic lengths yet remain judiciously compact – and Marter stuns after first listen. However, delve deeper and you’ll find that Firtan have become more daring in their soundfield, incorporating more acoustics, synths, and strings to flesh out that always-poignant atmosphere. Amazingly, the band never busy up that soundfield; everything sounds rich and robust but in its proper place, every tone resounding endlessly through the soul. That Firtan take Marter in sometimes diametrically opposed directions – violent vs. restrained, explosive vs. placid, righteously black metal vs. something approaching neoclassical – often all during the course of a song, speaks to the band’s masterful approach to songwriting. Some might even liken Marter to “post-black metal,” which is okay with them: Firtan are simply performing their own interpretation of black metal. 

Fittingly, the theme of Marter deals with the isolation of the modern individual who finds himself torn between spiritual hope and existential failure – and Firtan vividly paint this panorama in their most dazzling hues yet. And just like its massive predecessor, Marter was recorded at the esteemed studio Klangschmiede E with Markus Stock of The Vision Bleak/Empyrium. Completed by grandiose cover art courtesy of Władysław Podkowiński, Marter is a milestone of the dynamic German black metal scene – and Firtan have arrived as reigning kings.

Hear the previously revealed video “Labsal” HERE as well as the previously revealed video “Amor Fati” HERE, both also at AOP Records‘ official YouTube channel. Further herald that arrival with also

Additionally, Firtan will be embarking upon a German tour later in October; full list of dates and poster art follow after the jump. Aforementioned cover art and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Firtan’s Marter
1. Faðir
2. Amor Fati
3. Labsal
4. Lethe
5. Parhelia
6. Odem
7. Menetekel
8. Peraht
9. Medomai (bonus track*)
*available on vinyl and CD boxset

21.10.2022 Lenzburg (CH) | Met-Bar Lenzburg
Event: https://fb.me/e/20K6IQPFA
22.10.2022 München | Backstage München
Event: https://fb.me/e/3YNOTHTJo
27.10.2022 Mörlenbach/Weiher | LIVE MUSIC HALL
Event: https://fb.me/e/2Nlx6Ytlr
28.10.2022 Oberhausen | Helvete Pub – Club
Event: https://fb.me/e/2AUwlzwkg
29.10.2022 Weimar | Uhrenwerk Weimar
Event: https://fb.me/e/2DucfYUwQ
30.10.2022 Hamburg | Bambi galore
Event: https://fb.me/e/1NQDpJa50

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FIRTAN set release date for new AOP RECORDS album, reveal first video

Today, AOP Records announces September 30th as the international release date for Firtan‘s highly anticipated third album, Marter, on CD and vinyl LP formats. To coincide with the announcement, a brand-new video for the first single “Amor Fati” is revealed here:

Since their fortuitous formation in 2010, Firtan have been dedicated to a unique strain of extreme metal and have steadily built an enraptured audience across countless shows in their native Germany and abroad. Granted, the band’s roots lay in black metal, particularly those pivotal days of the 1990s, but over the course of two acclaimed albums – 2014’s Niedergang and especially 2018’s Okeanos – Firtan have effortlessly integrated an eclecticism that has become more self-contained and increasingly kaleidoscopic. Now, they arguably deliver their masterwork: Marter.

Immediately, the trademark Firtan sound is felt – riffing that’s raging yet gorgeous, atmosphere that’s autumnal yet cliche-free, compositions that span epic lengths yet remain judiciously compact – and Marter stuns after first listen. However, delve deeper and you’ll find that Firtan have become more daring in their soundfield, incorporating more acoustics, synths, and strings to flesh out that always-poignant atmosphere. Amazingly, the band never busy up that soundfield; everything sounds rich and robust but in its proper place, every tone resounding endlessly through the soul. That Firtan take Marter in sometimes diametrically opposed directions – violent vs. restrained, explosive vs. placid, righteously black metal vs. something approaching neoclassical – often all during the course of a song, speaks to the band’s masterful approach to songwriting. Some might even liken Marter to “post-black metal,” which is okay with them: Firtan are simply performing their own interpretation of black metal. 

Fittingly, the theme of Marter deals with the isolation of the modern individual who finds himself torn between spiritual hope and existential failure – and Firtan vividly paint this panorama in their most dazzling hues yet. And just like its massive predecessor, Marter was recorded at the esteemed studio Klangschmiede E with Markus Stock of The Vision Bleak/Empyrium. Completed by grandiose cover art courtesy of Władysław Podkowiński, Marter is a milestone of the dynamic German black metal scene – and Firtan have arrived as reigning kings.

Aforementioned cover art and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Firtan’s Marter
1. Faðir
2. Amor Fati
3. Labsal
4. Lethe
5. Parhelia
6. Odem
7. Menetekel
8. Peraht
9. Medomai (bonus track*)
*available on vinyl and CD boxset

MORE INFO:
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www.aoprecords.de

German Extreme Metal Mavericks Firtan Premiere A New Video

Today, extreme metal mavericks Firtan premiere a new video for the track “Nacht Verweil.” The track hails from the band’s critically acclaimed second album, Okeanos, released this past July via AOP Records.

Firtan are one of Germany’s most uprising extreme metal acts, delivering their very own mixture of styles to fans all over Europe since 2010. Having supported Rotting Christ, Imperium Dekadenz, and Der Weg einer Freiheit and played festivals like Summer Breeze and Metaldays, their sound originates from black metal involving atmospheric and progressive elements alongside intense vocal performances and accentuating ambient sounds. Firtan known for their intensive live shows, which, to date, they have delivered to ten European countries.

Now, after two EPs and one full-length, Firtan hereby present their strongest work, Okeanos. Inspired by avant-garde intellectuals like Nietzsche and Lovecraft, Okeanos is a dazzling display of epic black metal grandeur, suffused with autumnal atmosphere and winding-yet-captivating compositions. But, although deeply rooted in black metal, the overt muscle Firtan display here – not to mention the panoramic approach to songwriting, daring and boundless – helps Okeanos elude easy categorization. It’s an immediately captivating experience, expanding the listener’s consciousness whilst whisking the listener away to worlds yet unexplored. And its soundfield is as robust as it is majestic, which is no surprise considering it was recorded at the esteemed studio Klangschmiede E with Markus Stock of The Vision Bleak/Empyrium. At six songs in 40 breathtaking minutes, Okeanos is the album by which Firtan enter into the elite.

In the meantime, see & hear the new video for “Nacht Verweil”

Cover art, by Denis Forkas (Behemoth, etc.) and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Firtan’s Okeanos
1. Seegang
2. Tag Verweil
3. Nacht Verweil
4. Purpur
5. Uferlos
6. Siebente, Letzte Einsamkeit

FIRTAN lineup 2018:
Phillip Thienger – guitars & vocals
Oliver König – bass
David Kempf – drums
C.S. – guitar

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German Black Metal Band FIRTAN premiere new track Tag Verweil

FIRTAN lineup 2018:
Phillip Thienger – guitars & vocals
Oliver König – bass
David Kempf – drums
C.S. – guitar

Today, extreme metal mavericks Firtan premiere the new track “Tag Verweil”. The track hails from the band’s highly anticipated second album, Okeanos, set for international release on July 13th via AOP Records. Hear Firtan’s “Tag Verweil” in its entirety exclusively HERE.

Firtan are one of Germany’s most uprising extreme metal acts, delivering their very own mixture of styles to fans all over Europe since 2010. Having supported Rotting Christ, Imperium Dekadenz, and Der Weg einer Freiheit and played festivals like Summer Breeze and Metaldays, their sound originates from black metal involving atmospheric and progressive elements alongside intense vocal performances and accentuating ambient sounds. Firtan known for their intensive live shows, which, to date, they have delivered to ten European countries.

Now, after two EPs and one full-length, Firtan hereby present their strongest work, Okeanos. Inspired by avant-garde intellectuals like Nietzsche and Lovecraft, Okeanos is a dazzling display of epic black metal grandeur, suffused with autumnal atmosphere and winding-yet-captivating compositions. But, although deeply rooted in black metal, the overt muscle Firtan display here – not to mention the panoramic approach to songwriting, daring and boundless – helps Okeanos elude easy categorization. It’s an immediately captivating experience, expanding the listener’s consciousness whilst whisking the listener away to worlds yet unexplored. And its soundfield is as robust as it is majestic, which is no surprise considering it was recorded at the esteemed studio Klangschmiede E with Markus Stock of The Vision Bleak/Empyrium. At six songs in 40 breathtaking minutes, Okeanos is the album by which Firtan enter into the elite.

Hear for yourself with the new track “Tag Verweil” exclusively HERE,

In the leadup to the album’s release, Firtan will be playing a number of shows/festivals over the coming months (dates after the jump). Cover art, by Denis Forkas (Behemoth, etc.) and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Firtan’s Okeanos
1. Seegang
2. Tag Verweil
3. Nacht Verweil
4. Purpur
5. Uferlos
6. Siebente, Letzte Einsamkeit

upcoming FIRTAN live appearances
15.06. Aaargh Festival (Uttenhofen/Allgäu)
07.07. Eresia Metalfest (Résia, IT)
22.07. Metaldays Slowenien (Tolmin, SLO)
24.08. Wolfszeit Festival (Crispendorf

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