Varathron
Formed: 1988
From:
Ioannina,
Greece
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Varathron News
Below is our complete Varathron news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Varathron Premiere New Single "Hegemony Of Chaos"
Greek black metal band Varathron premiere a new single titled "Hegemony Of Chaos", taken from their upcoming new album "The Crimson Temple", which will be released on December 1st by Agonia Records. The album's cover art was created by Paolo Girardi.
Check out "Hegemony Of Chaos" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Aenaon Premiere New Music Video "Trauma Cultura"
Greek avant-garde black metal outfit Aenaon (Varathron, Katavasia etc.) premiere a new music video for “Trauma Cultura”, taken from their new album "Mnemosyne" out now on Agonia Records.
Check out now "Trauma Cultura" streaming via YouTube for you now below.
Katavasia (Varathron, Etc.) Premiere New Song
Greek black metal band Katavasia (Varathron, Hail Spirit Noir, etc.) premiere a new song entitled “Descending to Acheron”, taken from their upcoming new EP "Invoking the Spirit of Doom". The 7'' vinyl will be released by Iron Bonehead Productions on October 1st.
Check out now "Descending to Acheron" streaming for you below.
Yoth Iria Premiere New Song & Music Video
Yoth Iria, the brainchild of Greek black metal veterans Jim Mutilator (ex-Rotting Christ, ex-Varathron) and The Magus (ex-Rotting Christ, Necromantia), premiere a new official music video for the track "The Red Crown Turns Black" from their upcoming debut album. Titled "As The Flame Withers" the full-length is scheduled for a 25 January 2021 release date by Pagan Records.
Rotting Christ/Varathron: Premiere New Split 7''
Greek black metal veterans Rotting Christ and Varathron premiere the full-album stream of the band's brand new split release "Duality of the Unholy Existence", out now via Hells Headbangers.
Check out now "Duality of the Unholy Existence" in its entirety below.
Varathron Premiere New Lyric Video
Varathron Premiere New Lyric Video For "Luciferian Mystical Awakening" From Latest Album "Patriarchs Of Evil"
Greek black metal outift VARATHRON premiere their new lyric video for "Luciferian Mystical Awakening", taken from their new album "Patriarchs Of Evil", out now via Agonia Records. Watch the video below:
Varathron Premiere New NSFW Video
Greek black metal Varathron premiere a new NSFW video for "Remnants of the Dark Testament", taken from their new album "Patriarchs of Evil", which will be out in stores now on Agonia Records.
Check out now "Remnants of the Dark Testament" below.
Varathron Premiere New Song "Ouroboros Dweller"
Varathron premiere a new song entitled "Ouroboros Dweller", taken from their upcoming new album "Patriarchs Of Evil", due out on April 27th via Agonia.
Check out now "Ouroboros Dweller" below.
Wings Of Metal 2017 Sold Out
Wings of Metal is a Canadian metal festival that takes place in Montréal, with the 2017 edition set for September 8th - 9th. This year is being billed as the final edition for the fest, and tickets are now officially sold out.
While Spell recently had to drop off the lineup, Olympia/Washington-based Quayde LaHüe has now been added to the bill. Complete details are available here and the full lineup is as follows:
FRIDAY
Sacrifice (Can)
Varathron (Greece)
Communion (Chile)
Slutvomit (USA)
Quayde LaHüe (USA)
Starlight Ritual (Can)
SATURDAY
Voivod (Canada)
Time Lord (Tribute to Terry Jones of Pagan Altar) UK
Diamond Head (UK)
Crypt Sermon (USA)
Slaughtbbath (Chile)
Oture-Tombe (Can) More...
Varathron To Record New Album In July
Greek occult black metal legends Varathron are gearing up to record a new album entitled "Patriarchs Of Evil." Heavy, dark and full of melodies, the record will revive memories from the past. The band is currently finishing the pre-production and is scheduled to record drums in July.
In September, Varathron will take a break for a mini-tour of Canada, and return to finish the album in early autumn. More details will be announced in due time.
The band also has plans more shows for 2018, including anniversary shows celebrating the 30th year of their existence. Upcoming tour dates are as follows:
September 8 - Montreal, Wings Of Metal Festival (CAN),
September 9 - Ottawa, Mavericks (CAN),
September 10 - Toronto, Smiling Buddha (CAN) More...
Varathron Posts Photo Video
Greek black metal act Varathron has released a collection of photos taken during the band's 2015 live performances.
The collection is available for viewing in a form of a video, accompanied by a live version of the song "Descent Of A Prophetic Vision." Check it out below.
Varathron's previous EP release "The Confessional Of The Black Penitents" can also be heard in full at this location.
Varathron Streaming Full New EP
The new seven-track EP from Greek black metal group Varathron, "The Confessional Of The Black Penitents," precedes the release of the band's sixth full-length album and features three new exclusive songs along with four classic tracks recorded live in 2015. The nearly 45 minute release is now online for streaming inf ull below.
Alongside Necromantia and Rotting Christ, with whom the group shared members, Varathron's fascination towards early style remains unique and forthright. Since its inception back in 1988, the band's trademark has been mid-paced riffs that have a classic, old-school feel strengthened by a progressive view as well as epic atmospheres that few can match. The new EP's track listing is:
1. The Confessional of the Black Penitents
2. Sinister Recollections
3. Utter Blackness
4. Unholy Funeral (live)
5. Cassiopeia's Ode (live)
6. Descent of a Prophetic Vision (live)
7. Kabalistic Invocation of Solomon (live) More...
Varathron Streaming "Unholy Funeral" Live
Long-running Greek black metal outfit Varathron is streaming a live version of the band's classic song, "Unholy Funeral," taken from upcoming EP, "The Confessional Of The Black Penitents," set to be released on October 23, 2015 through Agonia Records.
The track was recorded live in Larisa (Greece) on May 16 amongst three other classic Varathron anthems; the four live songs along with three brand new tracks (with a total playling time of 40 minutes) make up "The Confessional Of The Black Penitents" EP.
Varathron commented: "Infernal warriors we salute you! The Abyssic Black Cult strikes again! 'The Confessional...' is the closing chapter of the 'Untrodden' era. Featuring 3 brand new tracks of amazing occult atmosphere. For the first time we also include 4 live tracks from our show in Greece in 2015. Classic masterpieces from the dark past like 'Unholy Funeral' and 'Cassiopeia's Ode' will be unleashed upon you!"
The full track listing is as follows:
01. The Confessional Of The Black Penitents
02. Sinister Recollections
03. Utter Blackness
04. Unholy Funeral*
05. Cassiopeia's Ode*
06. Descent Of A Prophetic Vision*
07. Kabalistic Invocation Of Solomon*
* recorded live More...
Varathron To Release New EP, New Track Streaming
Greek black metal act Varathron announced the new EP "The Confessional of the Black Penitents," which is set to be released on October 23rd via Agonia Records.
The EP features three brand new tracks and four live tracks and has a total running time of 40 minutes. The live tracks were recorded in Larisa (Greece) on May 16th and were mastered by Achilleas Kalantzis (guitars). Tracks 2 and 3 were recorded and mixed at Infinite Loop Music Studio (Greece) and mastered by Tom Kvålsvoll at Strype Audio (1349, Arcturus, Darkthrone, Emperor, Code, Ulver) in Norway.
The front cover artwork (shown below) and layout include paintings were created by Carlos Schwabe (July 21, 1866 - 22 January, 1926), a Swiss symbolist painter and printmaker.
The band commented: "Infernal warriors we salute you! The Abyssic Black Cult strikes again! 'The Confessional... ' is the closing chapter of 'Untrodden..' era. Featuring 3 brand new tracks of amazing occult atmosphere. For the first time we also include 4 live tracks from our show in Greece in 2015. Classic masterpieces from the dark past like 'Unholy Funeral' and 'Cassiopeia's Ode' will be unleashed upon you!"
The track list is as follows:
1. The Confessional of the Black Penitents
2. Sinister Recollections
3. Utter Blackness
4. Unholy Funeral (Live)
5. Cassiopeia's Ode (Live)
6. Descent of a Prophetic Vision (Live)
7. Kabalistic Invocation of Solomon (Live) More...
Varathron Streaming Entire New Album
Greek black metal outfit Varathron are streaming their entire forthcoming album "Untrodden Corridors of Hades" on Soundcloud.
The album is set to be released on the 21st of November in Europe and on the 9th of December in the rest of the world via Agonia Records.
You can now listen to the entire album below. More...
Varathron Streaming New Track
The Greek black metal masters from Varathron have premiered a new track today titled "Kabalistic Invocation of Salomon," taken from the forthcoming full-length album "Untrodden Corridors of Hades."
The album is set to be released on the 21st of November in Europe and on the 9th of December in the rest of the world via Agonia Records. Check out the new song below, thanks to No Clean Singing. The track list for the album is:
1. Kabalistic Invocation of Solomon
2. Realm of Obscure
3. Arcane Conjuring
4. Leprocious Lord
5. The Bright Trapezium
6. Death Chant
7. Delve Into the Past More...
Varathron Releases "Arcane Conjuring" Lyric Video
Greek black metal act Varathron released a lyric video for the new track "Arcane Conjuring." The song will appear on the band's upcoming fifth full length release "Untrodden Corridors of Hades," which will drop on November 21, 2014 (EU) and December 9th (USA) via Agonia Records.
The track list for the album is:
1. Kabalistic Invocation of Solomon
2. Realm of Obscure (streaming here)
3. Arcane Conjuring
4. Leprocious Lord
5. The Bright Trapezium
6. Death Chant
7. Delve Into the Past
Check out "Arcane Conjuring" here: More...
Varathron Posts New Track Online
The Greek black metal mavericks in Varathron today premiere a brand new song entitled "Realm Of Obscure." This is the first track to come off the band's new album "Untrodden Corridors of Hades," set to be released on the 21st of November in Europe and on the 9th of December in the rest of the world.
"Untrodden Corridors of Hades" was recorded, mixed and engineered by Kostas Kalampokas at Infinite Loop Music Studio and mastered by Tom Kvålsvoll at Strype Audio in Norway. The album artwork was created by Mark Riddick.
Pre-orders are available at this location and the track listing is as follows:
01. Kabalistic Invocation of Solomon
02. Realm of Obscure
03. Arcane Conjuring
04. Leprocious Lord
05. The Bright Trapezium
06. Death Chant
07. Delve Into the Past More...
Varathron Announces New Album
The long-running black metal veterans in Varathron will release a brand new album entitled "Untrodden Corridors of Hades" on the 21st of November in Europe and 9th of December in the rest of the world.
The cover of the band's first full-length since 2009's "Stygian Forces of Scorn" was created by Mark Riddick (Arsis, Absu, Mystifier, Nun Slaughter, The Black Dahlia Murder). A teaser trailer is also available below.
"Untrodden Corridors of Hades" was recorded, mixed, and engineered by Kostas Kalampokas at Infinite Loop Music Studio in Greece and mastered by Tom Kvålsvoll at Strype Audio (1349, Arcturus, Darkthrone, Emperor, Code, Ulver) in Norway. Pre-orders are available at this location. The track listing is as follows:
01. Kabalistic Invocation of Solomon
02. Realm of Obscure
03. Arcane Conjuring
04. Leprocious Lord
05. The Bright Trapezium
06. Death Chant
07. Delve Into the Past More...