NETHERBIRD

NETHERBIRD set release date for new EISENWALD album, reveal first track

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I opened this Netherbird press release this morning. As you can see above the guys look like they could be playing in a Sisters of Mercy cover band but the press release says they play Blackened Death.. well yeah yeah I know “you can’t judge a book by a cover” but we all do anyways – how many of you have bought albums in the past just based on the cover? I know I have done that MANY a time…so let’s be fair and give the guys a chance to impress us…

I clicked on the youtube link and what do ya know? Its good! Super clean production (sorry all you trve kvlt raw BM fans) and a great energy – there are times at least in this song where I hear influences by the late and great Chuck Schuldiner and Death, which isn’t a bad thing – check the track here:

Here’s a bit of back ground info on the band for ya :

Netherbird are by no means strangers to the Swedish extreme metal scene, having already released five acclaimed albums, the last of which being 2019’s stunning Into the Vast Uncharted, also released by Eisenwald, as well as a slew of EPs and singles since their inception in 2004. Ever since then, the band has managed to blur the lines between black and death metal, managing to develop a distinct sound that culminates in their newest full-length, Arete. Throughout their career, Netherbird has featured members from several renowned extreme metal projects such as Amon Amarth, Dark Funeral, and At The Gates. On Arete, the music on display serves as evidence that the band has assembled its strongest lineup to date.

What sets Netherbird and particularly the album Arete apart from their peers is their uncanny ability to fuse moments of sonic serenity and beauty with outbursts of pure fury, managing to flow seamlessly from ethereal acoustic guitar passages into melodic tremolo riffs accompanied by flawlessly executed blastbeats, courtesy of the brilliant Fredrik Andersson, known for his prior work in Amon Amarth. These bold musical arrangements are presented in a warm, clear production, allowing all sections to breathe and engulf the listener in the sounds of Arete. The dynamic range on display here is truly impressive; with vocals and drums having been recorded at Wing Studios and guitar and bass tracks having been captured at Scarecrow Studios, the album has undergone a masterful production job at the hands of Sverker Widgren at the aforementioned Wing Studios, where artists such as Sweven, Diabolical, October Tide, Wormwood, Centinex, and Mörk Gryning have recorded as well. On Arete, Sverker Widgren’s production showcases flawless instrumentation and a diverse vocal performance in their full glory. And as always with Netherbird, the lyrics offer deep and meaningful reflections upon the highs and lows of the human condition. Every track offers different observations of the pursuit of the highest ideals and the terrible cost that comes with that quest.


Cover art was done by French Legend Nihil His past collaborations include work with The Royal Shakespeare Company, Amenra, Hocico, Raison d’Être and In Slaughter Natives

Check the art here:

Tracklisting for Netherbird’s Arete
1. Âme Damnée
2. Towers Of The Night
3. Void Dancer
4. Infernal Vistas
5. Carnal Pentiment
6. Mystes
7. The Silence Of Provenance
8. Atrium Of The Storm

NETHERBIRD lineup
Johan “Nephente” Fridell – vocals
Pontus “Bizmark” Andersson – lead guitars
Tobias “Tinitus” Jakobsson – guitars, backing vocals
Micke “M.A.” André – bass
Fredrik Andersson – drums

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www.netherbird.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/netherbird 

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Latest Releases from Swedish Melodic Black Metal Band NETHERBIRD

NETHERBIRD sprung into existence October 30th 2004 in Stockholm, Sweden when Nephente, Bizmark and Grim decided to start collaborating. The was goal was to create harsh metal with influences from both black and death metal without any regard or limitation when it comes to style or even line up.

The first full-length Netherbird album, when it came out in 2008, was well received by the media and attracted a large group of fans. Due to the production being pretty heavy on keyboards and gothic elements, the band quickly gained popularity among the appreciators of gothic-influenced extreme- and sympho-black metal. The Ghost Collector is a promise of something grand and ambitious, it is a clear proof that Netherbird were always a band with a bigger vision; and it paves a solid path to the success of their recent, more atmospheric records. This album is an inspired complex venture, combining both the earliest tunes written by Netherbird co-founder Grim and songs created by the band’s main composer Bizmark between 2004 and 2008, with vocalist Nephente’s profound and imaginative lyrics crowning them. A massive guild of guest musicians that took part on the recording sessions adds to the versatility of instrumentation and stylistic diversity of the record.

Originally recorded in several sessions, this album was guested by renowned pillars of metal scene such as Adrian Erlandsson (At The Gates, The Haunted), Janne Saarenpää (The Crown), Brice Leclercq (Ages, ex-Satyricon, ex-Dissection) and Daniel “Mojjo” Moilanen (Katatonia, Lord Belial) among others, which makes it a remarkable collection of songs with a wide range of styles. Having been sold out for many years, The Ghost Collector is now being reissued by Black Lodge Records. The re-release is scheduled for the 5th of May, 2017, and comes with a new cover art as well.
Official music video for THE BLACKEST BREED by NETHERBIRD off their album, THE GHOST COLLECTOR

A broad retrospective of all rarities, covers and non-album tracks throughout Netherbird history, Hymns from Realms Yonder is a must-have for every collector. Tunes that were once available as digital releases only have now been gathered into one CD summarizing the band’s creative journey through the first decade of its existence. Written and recorded during different session and lineups, these songs present a staggering sonic rollercoaster when it comes to their sound, tone and atmosphere, at the same time remaining recognizable and keeping all the distinctive elements that made Netherbird who they are today.

Original tunes (single b-sides as well as limited EP’s material) are neighboured by several cover versions of renowned classics of metal and obscure alternative, including Annihilator, Paradise Lost, and Sentenced. Vika Yermolyeva’s masterpiece piano rendition of Pillars of the Sky is definitely a rare gem to crown the album. The album was released on 7th of April, 2017, via Black Lodge Records.