Arguably saving the best until last, Rockshots Records unveiled “Blood Moon Sacrifice”, the debut EP from Finnish-Italian Black Metal act Margantha with a music video for “Miriam and the Endless Night” which features a guest solo from King Diamond guitarist Andy LaRocque. Told through the eyes of a woman trapped in an endless night of terror,
“We always begin with the concept. The music follows naturally, often starting with a guitar riff or arpeggio, and evolving through a collaborative process. We’re not interested in technical exhibitionism. Every choice serves the narrative. The resulting material is raw, evocative, and direct—true to the spirit of black metal, but enriched with depth and atmosphere.”
Who are Margantha? It seems not even Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) who mixed and mastered their EP at Sonic Train Studio knows. The anonymous act hailing from Finland and Italy identify themselves simply as Nocturnus I, II and III however what we do know it that they draw inspiration from art in all its forms: from
Mixed and mastered at Sonic Train Studio by legendary guitarist and producer Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) who also makes a guest appearance on “Miriam and the Endless Night“, a new EP in “Blood Moon Sacrifice” is on the way from Margantha. A concept record based on a legend passed down through generations in oral tradition,
