Hailing from Italy, Blaze of Sorrow was born ten years ago as a musical vessel to deliver themes of sorrow and self-reflection through nature-inspired black metal with a number of folk influences. Masterminded by multi-instrumentalist Peter, after several demos they quickly caught the attention of the underground with their self-released ‘L’ultimo Respiro’ debut albums, a record steeped in an ambience of despair and longing.
Since then, Peter has continued to fashion Blaze of Sorrow’s unique approach to atmosphere across a further three full-length albums – fusing the essence of the night sky and the tranquillity of the wilderness with outpourings of pure anguish, the band has distilled their own instantly-recognisable sound to increasing effect throughout their career.
And so in 2017, it almost feels like destiny that to mark a decade of existence, Blaze of Sorrow have chosen to join the Eisenwald roster to release their fifth album. ‘Astri’ is a fitting tribute to what the band have achieved so far in their career as well as offering a further development of their sound. Delicate acoustic guitars and sibilant, whispered vocals are contrasted with raging chords and furious percussion (courtesy of long-standing drummer N) to deliver a truly immersive and atmospheric experience. Taking cues from legendary acts such as Agalloch and Katatonia, Blaze of Sorrow paint paeans to melancholy on waves of searing melody in a beguiling blend of dark folk and raging extreme metal.
The encroaching autumnal twilight and desolate lamentations to the lost are what Blaze of Sorrow call home – and they invite you to join them. “Astri” was released on ‘09/06/2017’ on CD /LP and digital formats.
Formed In: 2007
Status: Active
Years Active: 2007-Present
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Peter - All instruments, Vocals
NEVON (N) - Drums
Location: Mantua, Lombardy
Genre: Atmospheric Black/Folk Metal
Current Label: Eisenwald Tonschmiede
Booking/Press Contact: blazeofsorrow@gmail.com
Bandcamp: http://blazeofsorrow.bandcamp.com
ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/blazeofsorrow
Merch: https://blazeofsorrow.bandcamp.com/merch
Astri (Full-Length Album - 2017)
Released June 9, 2017
Artwork by Elisa Urbinati: www.elisaurbinati.it
Order CD, LP or the "Mooneater" T-shirt:
Eisenwald Tonschmiede Websop:https://store.eisenton.de/en/search?query=astri
Bandcamp: https://blazeofsorrow.bandcamp.com/merch
