Melodic death/thrash metal band Helldrifter is back with a new EP, Dark Descent, set to drop on October 26th, via Blood Blast Distribution. The band, hailing from southern Germany, delivers their signature grooving death metal sound with this release. Following a successful European tour with black metal veterans Impiety and their Swiss friends Nihilo, Helldrifter returned to the studio to record Dark Descent.
The single is about capturing the band’s relentless energy and passion for what they do. Alongside the digital release, there’s a special limited edition 7” vinyl that includes Dark Descent and Die Another Day, the first track Helldrifter has ever released. Only 50 copies will be available, making it a rare find for collectors.
Before the official release, a lyric video for Dark Descent will premiere on September 27th, 2024.
Lineup:
Guitar: Benjamin Hilpert
Drums: Kevin Ginnow
Vocals: Billy Kolins
Guitar: Vasilis Minopoulos
Bass: TBA
Recording Info:
The single was mixed and mastered by Rolland Böfgen at Hard Drive Sounds Studios in Stuttgart, Germany, and co-produced by Billy Kolins and Vasileios Minopoulos.
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