Folterkammer
From:
New York,
NY,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
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Folterkammer To Release New Album In April
Operatic black metal rising stars Folterkammer are pleased to now launch the pre-orders for their sophomore full-length, "Weibermacht," which is due on April 19, 2024 via Century Media Records! In celebration, the band is now sharing a dynamic performance video for the brand new single, "Anno Domina," which features a guest harpsichord solo from Imperial Triumphant bassist Steve Blanco . The clip, which was once again directed by Folterkammer drummer Brendan McGowan, can be found below.
"Weibermacht" serves as a counterpart to the band's 2020 debut, "Die Lederpredigt." The new record is another searing blend of modern black metal and classical music elements, lending to its Avant Garde sound. The music itself is elevated by frontwoman and vocalist Andromeda Anarchia's dynamic vocal work as she juxtaposes her classical training as an opera singer with her hellfire screams, summoning a maelstrom of ethereal chaos.
Folterkammer singer and lyricist Andromeda Anarchia explains: "'AD' stands for Anno Domini, Latin for 'in the year of the Lord,' signifying Christ's birth year. With Christian terms traditionally linking to male dominance Folterkammer find such expressions irksome & strive to reject misogynistic ideologies Playfully reinterpreting, they coined 'Anno Domina' (the year of the dominatrix) symbolizing the era of female supremacy against institutionalized superstition and sexism. The term reflects rebellion & aligns with 'Weibermacht's' themes of BDSM & femdom."
She adds: "The song captures this mood of awakening, with the ringing of bells, the counting of whips... and a wonderful harpsichord solo, played by none other than the bassist of Imperial Triumphant, who is actually a trained jazz pianist, Steve White." More...