NEWS: Genus Ordinis Dei premier “The Fortress Without Gates” video!

Ground-breaking Italian Symphonic Death Metal band Genus Ordinis Dei have shared a fourth and final music video in “The Fortress Without Gates” from their new concept album “The Beginning“. A tale of savages at the dawn of existence, it suggests brutality is the lifeblood of society, as we still so ironically fool ourselves with carefully crafted social constructs…

Guitarist and producer Tommy Monticelli comments: “The video was shot at night along the sandy banks of the Adda River. Throughout the day, we set up the sandy camp, decorated the ritual circle, and did the makeup. The band looked like a group of seasoned farmers. Certainly, the intense scene of the heart extraction was the most challenging and incredible ever. The props and SFX from our collaborators Beatrice Tell and Valentina Radenti were amazing. There was no room for error, but at the same time, synchronizing the extraction with the camera and the blood while actor Lorenzo (The Shaman) performed was a real feat. There were actually two hearts, one edible (less realistic) and one absolutely inedible. The edible one tasted like terribly sweet raspberry. We spent a fantastic day together with all the fantastic girls, assistants, and actors who collaborated in the shooting. We will never forget it!” 

Guitarist and vocalist Nick Key adds: “This final episode recounts the epilogue of this story and the genesis of a mysterious black stone that the brother now wears around his neck. The brother’s return to the tribe is welcomed by The Shaman, who, along with his harpies, escorts him towards the dreadful cannibalistic ritual he must undergo. In the midst of this whirlwind of emotions, the brother is placed on the altar, and his mind returns to the last farewell and embrace shared with his sister during their journey.”