German death metal band Rats of Gomorrah dropped the new single Narcissus, together with a stunning video. In ancient Greek myth as told by the Roman poet Ovid, the Boeotian hunter Narcissus was so extremely beautiful that he fell in love with a reflection of his own image in a pool of water. His name became synonymous for the clinical condition of the pathological Narcissistic personality disorder.
Rats of Gomorrah has taken the name Narcissus for their latest advance single and visually enhanced the track with tour scenes from their private archive. The German death metal duo will unleash their forthcoming debut full-length, Infectious Vermin, on the rescheduled date of January 31st, via Testimony Records.
Rats of Gomorrah commented: “This track re-imagines the ancient Greek tale of the handsome Narcissus”, front man Daniel Stelling explained. “In our version, Narcissus becomes a malevolent force rather than transforming into a flower, who torments others by putting himself above all else. This song combines our signature sound with an homage to one of the most influential acts in death metal. Can you guess which band we are talking about? Follow us into this dark ancient tale and experience the haunting force of self-obsession turned evil.”
Tracklist
1. Swarming Death
2. Face No Consequence
3. Tails Unknown
4. Narcissus
5. Rise from the Abyss
6. Rattenkönigin
7. Night Orbit
8. Asleep on a Dagger
9. Strychnos
10. Towers, Ropes and Knives
11. Judas Goat
12. Cosmicide
13. Vat of Acid
Lineup:
Daniel Stelling – guitars, vocals
Moritz Paulsen – drums, backing vocals
Recorded by Daniel Stelling and Moritz Paulsen at Rat Cave Studios, Kiel (DE)
Mix & mastering by Maté Balogh at Balrogh Productions, Bremen (DE)
Artwork by Roberto Toderico
Layout by Moritz Paulsen
