Drummer Ragnar Sverrisson from Icelandic Technical Death Metallers Ophidian I is the man to talk to Heavy New York about the bands brilliant new album “Desolate” out now via Season of Mist. Comprised of familiar faces from bands such as Helfró, Beneath, Une Misère and Atrum, they chose Christian Donaldson (Despised Icon, The Agonist, Cryptopsy)
When you have a clear vision in mind it is important to have the best people around you to help you to achieve it to the best of your abilities. For Icelandic Technical Death Metal merchants Ophidian I, a band consisting of familiar faces within the Icelandic scene as members of bands such as Helfró,
For their Season of Mist debut Ophidian I entrusted Eliran Kantor (Testament, Soulfly, Havok) to creating some stunning artwork that bridges between the realism and science fiction. “Desolate” was also mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Despised Icon, The Agonist, Cryptopsy), making sure that they made the best use of the opportunities presented to them
Like snow on a summers day, we’ve got no idea just how much longer the Metal Blade Live Series can go on once host Riley McShane gets back fully immersed in the activities of his band Allegaeon. So making the most of it while it lasts, this latest episode sees chat with Dean Lamb of Canadian
Icelandic Technical Death Metal outfit Ophidian I have unveiled a third single from their upcoming album “Desolate” which has artwork created by Eliran Kantor. The song is called ‘Storm Aglow‘ and means the band have give us the first three cuts from the ten track affair as singles. Its scheduled for 16th July via Season
On their journey to the nirvana that is Riff City, Icelandic Technical Death Metal outfit Ophidian I take inspiration from the barren island in the north, home to apocalyptic weather, eruptions and storms in creating their upcoming album “Desolate“. The breeding intensity, blazing speed and ferocity on show with first single “Diamonds” and now second
Matching the intensity of the extreme weather conditions often found in their Icelandic home, OPHIDIAN I have built their reputation as a group who test the boundaries of Extreme Metal by creating Technical Death Metal that takes something from each of the bands the beast is comprised of members of in Helfró, Beneath, Une Misère
Beginning life as a Black Metal projected called Raven in 1995 before changing their name and style three years later, Finnish Funeral Doom six piece Shape of Despair took their time over finding the sound they would eventually call their own. Their fourth studio album “Monotony Fields” was the first to feature vocalist Henri Koivula who
It seems that Philip H. Anselmo has been busy behind the scenes. Following yesterday’s news of a new album on 4th September entitled “When The Cold Hard Truth Has Worn It’s Miserable Welcome Out” from his project En Minor, Season of Mist have shared track “Blue” while revealing details including Superjoint Ritual members Stephen Taylor
1st November saw Cannabis Corpse drop “Nug So Vile” via Season of Mist and drummer Josh “HellHammer” Hall has put together this animated video for single “From Enslavement To Hydrobliteration”, a standout cut from the record. They’ll be joined by Withered for this UK trek in January… 21st London, Boston Music Room 22st Birmingham, Asylum
