After the passing of Astarte's mastermind Maria "Tristessa" Kolokouri in August from complications of leukemia, the Greek black metal act will finish the new album they were working on called Blackdemonium and release it in her honor.

Album update: "Tristessa's voice will be heard again and more loud and brutal than ever! The mixing process and the mastering of Astarte's last opus Blackdemonium will be done by Steve Lado an excellent professional producer and close friend of Maria. The result will be more powerful than ever. The additional work on drums done in Made In Hell Studio and David. The cover is made by Maggot Meister known from his works with 1349, Amon Amarth, Children Of Bodom, Hirax, Mortiis and many more. Tristessa will always live in our hearts through her music. Astarte and black metal is the way!"

Producer Steve Lado said: "I am so honored to announce that I will be in charge of mixing and mastering the new album of Astarte - Blackdemonium! It's my way to pay tribute to Tristessa and her family... Maria... your voice will be heard again! R.I.P sister."




Blackdemonium recording lineup:

Tristessa (Maria Kolokouri) - Vocals

Nicolas S.I.C. Maiis - Vocals

Jim Harisis - Guitar/Bass

Ice (Nicolas Asimakis) - Drums

Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Astarte