New album Kawir. “Kydoimos”. Will be Released on April 19, 2024 via Soulseller Records.
About to release in: LP / CD / Digital.
Upon the formation, in the early Hellenic black metal scene of the 90’s, Kawir report and explore Hellenic mythology, literature and mysteries, in a way, that no other band has been able to capture.
Every Kawir release is unique, and so is the new album, “Kydoimos” comes from one of the ancient Greek demons (personifications/spirits) of war.
Cydomus in particular is referred to as the personification of the noise of battle. He is the son of Eris, goddess of games and appears in many ancient texts. The most important reference is in the Iliad, where he appears to adorn the shield of Achilles, along with his mother Eris and Kera. It is also mentioned to adorn the shield of Hercules in Hesiod’s work.
The album is lyrically influenced by the Iliad and is meant by Kydoimos.
It is an epic exploration of the ancient war, those who won in Troy and those who found their end there.
The atmosphere of the album is unique and really takes us on a journey through all these stories! A relentless black metal riff machine and a merciless Agisilaos behind the drums, two of the album’s most important executive features. The glimpses towards Scandinavia are more, as are the raw, strong black metal parts, which is why limited atmospheric passages are necessary.
From the first track “Teiresias” with the dark riff and the death atmosphere, we imagine what is going to follow.
Very beautiful trilogy in the album “Myrmidons”, “Achilles & Hector”, “Achilles Funeral”.
Very important is the guest appearance of Elias Zervas with narration on the track “Achilles Funeral” and Jim “Mutilator” on the track “Hecatonchires” as guest on vocals.
The very good production and mixing is by Epaminondas Economou and Iason Athanasiadis at Symbolic P studio.
Kawir and Therthonax are once again led by the muse Euterpe and present one of their best and most complete works.
Spyros Tribos
9/10
TRACKLIST:
01. Teiresias (ΤΕΙΡΕΣΙΑΣ)
02. Fields Of Flegra (ΦΛΕΓΡΑΣ ΠΕΔΙΟΝ)
03. Centauromachy (ΚΕΝΤΑΥΡΟΜΑΧΙΑ)
04. Hecatonchires (ΕΚΑΤΟΓΧΕΙΡΕΣ)
05. Myrmidons (ΜΥΡΜΙΔΟΝΕΣ)
06. Achilles & Hector (ΑΧΙΛΛΕΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΚΤΟΡΑΣ)
07. Achilles Funeral (Η ΚΗΔΕΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΑΧΙΛΛΕΑ)
08. Echetlaeus (ΕΧΕΤΛΑΙΟΣ)
09. Kydoimos (ΚΥΔΟΙΜΟΣ)
10. War Is The Father Of All (ΠΟΛΕΜΟΣ ΠΑΝΤΩΝ)
(playing time: 52:29 min.)
LINE-UP:
Therthonax – Lead / Rhythm Guitars
Porphyrion – Vocals
Agisilaos – Drums / Percussion
Iason – Lead / Rhythm / Solo Guitars
Dis Pater – Synths / Keys / Choirs
Epameinondas – Bass
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