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Taken from “Lithic“, out next June 9th via Ardua Music. Preorder CD/Digital In 2016 a five-person expedition from Hamburg, who had set out towards the unknown, established a base on newfound ground. The crew – consisting of seasoned veterans also hired on vessels like Ophis, Fvneral Fvkk or Remembrance – claimed the place as their own, named it Voidhaven and used it as origin for the distribution of their artistic cargo. The exported wares combine various components to spread an atmosphere of oppressive, yet harboring gloom. Lyrically, they incorporate skeptical world watching, critical reflection of social relations, addressing inner struggles and spinning haunting tales. Musically, they blend a foundation of Melancholic Doom Metal with elements from Death Metal. The first goods in form of the “Voidhaven”-EP were shipped in collaboration with Solitude Productions in 2018. Overcoming a line-up change on the drums, an unplanned break due to a pandemic and personal circumstances dispiriting the crew, they hired fleet admiral Jens Ballaschke to produce new wares in October 2022. Assorted in the “Lithic”-album, the resulting luxuries will be distributed in company with Ardua Music next June 9th 2023. A first advance shipment is offered in the shape of lyric video for “The Desolate Throne“. So shoulder your bale and embark on a journey to find relief in the Voidhaven! Line-up: Simon - vocals, guitars Phil - guitars Marcos - keys Jakob - bass Norman - drums ------------------------ LYRICS Deeper down into the unknown abysmal womb of this world Barren landscapes painted in shades of apathy, ghostly I roam Lay my eyes upon a lifeless, ashen sky, my feet on fruitless bottom Listen to the toneless lament in the air, shrouding way and path in sorrow Further down, towards the core, the blackened heart of this domain No sentience left inside Mere emptiness abides by a weary soul Wearing on with limbs so numb Leaden thoughts dull my volition Yet a distant sense of purpose lingers on Feels as if I do belong With every step the obscurity fades I glimpse my own dreadful creation I head on, ascend the desolate throne This monument built to my blame can no more be denied This burden’s mine by right, thus I shall reign Lo, this realm belongs to me Behold its molded misery Kneel, Lord Nihil orders thee All hail to his majesty ---------------------- Follow Voidhaven Bandcamp: Facebook: Website: Follow Ardua Music Shop: Facebook: Bandcamp: Instagram: #doommetal #arduamusic
