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News : Premiere: Merrimack unveil new single, “The Falsified Son”

By on April 21, 2017

Photo: Alizee Adamek

French black metal quintet, Merrimack, are gearing up for the release of their fifth studio album – and their first with Season of Mist – Omegaphilia.

Merrimack comment of the new album:

“Our will to create a record that is more rooted in the 90’s era of black metal becomes pretty obvious on ‘The Falsified Son’, which is a straight forward and simple track. Our typical lead guitars, the slightly dissonant end, the addition of a guitar solo, and the mid-tempo middle break make it a strong tune, which has proved to be very well received at our latest live performances. The lyrics deal with the way of life that we have chosen and its consequences – with black metal (which is mentioned in the song) being an immense part of it.”

Merrimack have now unveiled the first taste of the new album with their track, “The Falsified Son”. Metal Obsession is very proud to present the Australian premiere for the new track. Check it out below!

Omegaphilia is out June 9th through Season of Mist.

Pre-order your copy HERE!

‘Omegaphilia’, out June 9 via Season of Mist

Musicians as any artists can be roughly categorised into different groups by their approach to composing. There are those for example, who come with restless souls and always try to find new ways and break into uncharted territories. Others prefer to evolve within a certain genre, driven by a desire to hone their skills and striving to bring their art to perfection. MERRIMACK as black metal traditionalists obviously belong to the latter circle and their fifth

full-length with the apocalyptic title ‘Omegaphilia’ is an impressive demonstration of how far the French band has matured.

MERRIMACK are breathing fresh life into an exhausted genre, not by heaping up epithets such as progressive, post-, and avant-garde, but by razor-sharp songwriting, captivating melodies, and close to perfect arrangements. ‘Omegaphilia’ achieves excellence through hard work and experience that shows through on every single song.

MERRIMACK were founded by guitarist Perversifier in 1994 with a clear vision to keep the black metal flame burning as an act of aesthetic terrorism – as adamantly based in the underground as opposed to any attempts to co-opt, commercialise, or turn the style into a self-parody.

With a number of demo recordings (‘Prologue’ – 1995, ‘Act 1’ – 1995, ‘Horns Defeat Thorns’ – 2001) and split releases (with Hirlion in 1998 and Sargeist in 2002), the French gained respect in the scene by remaining true to their words. Although MERRIMACK decided to reach out to a larger audience with the release of their first full-length ‘Ashes of Purification’ (2002), the Parisians did not sever their roots with the underground at any time.

‘Of Entropy and Life Denial’ (2006) and ‘Grey Rigorism’ (2009) followed and witnessed MERRIMACK closing ranks with the most influential, active, and authentic acts of the French black metal scene. Their classic combination of harsh sound with epic structures appealed to critics and fans alike and put the band on their celebrated first US tour with MARDUK and NACHTMYSTIUM in 2009.

Following the recording of ‘The Acausal Mass’ (2012) again in the legendary Necromorbus Studio (WATAIN, DESTRÖYER 666), MERRIMACK embarked on a European tour with Norwegian icons MAYHEM and accepted invitations to prestigious festivals such as Hellfest in their native France, Germany’s Party-San Open Air and Summer Breeze and Montreal’s Messe des Morts in Canada.

Having firmly established their black name and message around the globe, MERRIMACK are setting a bold exclamation mark with ‘Omegaphilia’. Be warned, this album is determined to remain in your playlist for a long time.

Track-list

1. Cauterizing Cosmos (6:29)

2. The Falsified Son (4:54)

3. Apophatic Weaponry (6:24)

4. Gutters of Pain (4:03)

5. Sights in the Abysmal Lure (5:21)

6. Cesspool Coronation (7:30)

7. At the Vanguard of Deception (9:07)

Line-up

Perversifier – guitars

Vestal – vocals

A.K. – guitars

Daethorn – bass

Blastum – drums

Guest musicians

Aldrahn – vocals on “Cesspool Coronation”

Frater Stephane (NKRT) – rituals on “Cauterizing Cosmos”

The Chorale of Cachan – choire on “At the Vanguard of Deception”

Recording, mix, mastering: Andrew Guillotin at Hybreed Studios, France

Cover art

Dehn Sora

Available formats

Digipak CD

Gatefold vinyl in various colours

About

Jonathon is an aspiring fantasy/sci-fi novelist and music journalist. Thanks to the influence of the music he grew up with, he has always possessed a keen interest in metal and rock. He is also a huge fan of mythology, legend, and folklore from all across the world. You should follow him on Twitter.