The band’s newest album “Katabasis“ was born out of a very similar situation as the band was itself. “There was just a blank piece of paper, an empty wall”, when Thyrant went into the rehearsal room after releasing “What We Left Behind”. Due to the departure of their original vocalist, a change was inevitable. Soon they found a new singer in Ocram, who had the idea to do a concept record. A record that tells a story of someone going through difficult moments, and conquering them. A situation which was also reflected by the band’s personal experiences over the last few years.
The album came together while Ocram intertwined lyrical ideas with interludes that enhanced the flow of the record. The band worked as if they were painting on a canvas, reaching for the limits of certain musical styles, but also without limiting themselves within the creative process. “Katabasis” is the turning point for Thyrant, who now walk a different path. As the lyrics of Face the Thyrant say, “There’s a path to seek the brighter light, reckless to feel, naked of heart and soul.”
“Katabasis” (Greek for ‘descend’) reflects the feeling of being lost and then found – There is a warm feeling of relief, stability, and composure, that comes after descending the dark, conceptual path of this 8 song album. It’s an album full of honesty, self-discovery, and relief. “THIS is Thyrant!”
All music by Thyrant
All Lyrics written by Ocram, except track #1 and #8 written by Ocram and M. Navarro
Recorded at Artesonao Studio, Málaga (1-11/11/2018)
Engineered by Martin Furia
Produced by Martin Furia and Thyrant
Mixed by Martin Furia, November 2018
Mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound, Sweden, November 2018
Pre-production sessions by Carlos Guardiola, October 2018
Guest acoustic guitar on 'Katabasis' by Miguel Olmedo.
Artwork by La Luna en un Hilo.
TRACLIST :
1. Face the Thyrant 08:40
2. Dunes of Desolation 05:16
3. Chapter I: Shipwreck 02:49
4. Black Oceans 08:24
5. Chapter II: Hopeless 01:43
6. Ephemeral Lighthouse 08:37
7. Chapter III: Descent 04:05
8. Katabasis/Chapter IV: Catharsis 10:48
2. Dunes of Desolation 05:16
3. Chapter I: Shipwreck 02:49
4. Black Oceans 08:24
5. Chapter II: Hopeless 01:43
6. Ephemeral Lighthouse 08:37
7. Chapter III: Descent 04:05
8. Katabasis/Chapter IV: Catharsis 10:48
Band Members:
Ocram - Vocals
J. Merida - Guitars
Miguel Navarro – Guitars, Clean Vocals on track #1 and #8.
Rubens Oliver - Bass
Miguel Vegas - Drums
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