Conceived within the womb of Execration, Helleborus is the latest emanation of Jerred & Wyatt Houseman. Like the enigmatic and deadly winter flower from which the project takes its name, Helleborus pushes the exploration of traditional black metal into the uncharted territory of sensual duality and mysticism. Building on their professional experience with Execration and personal experiences through Akhenaten, the Houseman brothers sought a deeper expression of their experiential-driven musical style that audiences can connect with through a union of opposites.

"We've always had a vision for the type of black metal project Helleborus would be. We wanted to explore and deliver a darker and yet more romantic side of black metal. There is an unknown side of metal that is masculine and powerful, yet sensual and respectful; controlled chaos," comments vocalist Wyatt Houseman.

Their debut album, The Carnal Sabbath, was released on June 17, 2016 via Satantha Records and Black Plague Records is a Bacchic frenzy of carnal abandon told through lascivious guitars and tempting bass rhythms. Elements of black, death and doom metal combine to provide a vast backdrop for an ambiance of potential and possibility. Fans of The Devil's Blood, Satyricon, Necrophobic, Belphegor, and Blut Aus Nord are sure to be seduced by Helleborus.