Austrian blackened death metal outfit Belphegor have set "Walpurgis Rites - Hexenwahn" as the title of their eighth full-length studio album, due out in October via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2008's "Bondage Goat Zombie" was recorded at Andy Classen's (Legion Of The Damned, Dew-Scented, Krisiun, Asphyx) Stage One Studios in Kassel, Germany.
Commented frontman
Helmuth: "
The title fits perfect to the whole concept, the lyrical themes. It's typical Belphegor, involving symbology and double meanings. I have always been fascinated by the idea and atmosphere surrounding witches, their magic, the insane sabbath/ ceremonies — and all the obscurity that goes with it. With the nine sound collages, the verses, artwork we continue our descent into the depths of musical hell."
Check out photos from the recording sessions at this location.
"Bondage Goat Zombie" entered the Austrian album chart at position No. 42 upon its release in early 2008. The CD also landed on the German chart at No. 81.
Belphegor's video for the CD's title track can be viewed here. The clip was shot with acclaimed Austrian director Florian Werner.
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