Funeral doom metal virtuoso Kostas Panagiotou from Pantheist announced a new recording line-up for the band's upcoming album. On bass: Matt Strangis, guitars: Jeremy Lewis and Frédéric Laborde, and John Devos on drums.

Kostas comments on Frédéric ''Nereide'' Laborde: ''As mentioned previously, I have been working on the new Pantheist album with a bunch of super talented musicians so the time has come to start unravelling the mysterious line-up!

"First in line is the guitarist Nereide, known from his work with the atmospheric doom death band Hidden In Eternity. In case you were not yet aware of them, their latest masterpiece A Tout Jamais kicks seriously ass and it's highly recommended if you are into the punishing doom death of the French scene.

"I have known Nereide for years, as he has auditioned for Journey Through Lands Unknown back in 2008 (sadly the distance got in the way) and recorded guitars for my Chapters album.

"All the way from Bordeaux, France Nereide has laid down some seriously heavy, solid guitars for the album, giving it the required gravitas, heaviness and volume to meet even the most demanding ear. Nereide reminds us of what we are in the first place: a slow, heavy metal band."




About the bass position Kostas says: "Second announcement re the line up of the sixth Pantheist full-length album: bass on the new album has been performed by Matt Strangis of Kyam. Matt runs the dark electronics label Unbidden Audio and while his main focus is electronic music, even a superficial listen to his output with Kyam confirm his love for extreme doom and drone music. The compositions are brooding, harsh and dark as a starless night in Cardiff.

"I was introduced to Matt through a common musician friend in South Wales and it soon became apparent that we share the same appreciation of the art of dark, atmospheric music. Matt played bass in our single "De Regen Voorbij", giving the track an impressive low frequency boost and much needed 'balls' and heaviness. It was only natural then than I asked him to play bass on the new album.
His heavy yet precise bass lines are a significant presence in the album. Check out Kyam and Unbidden Audio in the meanwhile while preparing for the Day of Doom!"




About guitarist Jeremy Lewis Kostas states: ''Third announcement: we welcome Jeremy Lewis from Mesmur and Dalla Nebbia. Jeremy not only played guitars on the new album but he is also in charge of the mixing and let me tell you, he is doing an incredible job!

"Those familiar with his work with Mesmur and Dalla Nebbia will know that Jeremy has a unique guitar style which is both progressive and doomy. He has embellished the compositions with some amazing leads and solos, proving to be a perfect fit with the band's philosophy and sound. If you haven't heard Mesmur yet, head to Bandcamp now; essential stuff for aficionados of weird, 'out-there' funeral doom with a space aesthetic!"




And finally, about the new drummer: Last but not least line-up announcement: drums on the new Pantheist album have been performed by US based drummer John Devos. John is a familiar figure within the extreme metal genre where competent drummers who have the right 'feels' are as rare as rocking. A quick look in his bio will reveal his involvement in a wide range of bands such as Blighted Eye, Mesmur, Comatose Vigil A.K., Dalla Nebbia, Blood Atonement etc. John's rock solid yet versatile drumming has made the recording of this album a worry free and fun experience. You will hear anything from sparse thuds of doom to furious pedal drumming...but then again you did expect that, didn't you?

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