Symphonic Swiss metal band, Kerberos, have unleashed their new single and music video, “Liar Within.” It functions as the first preview of their upcoming record, Apostle to the Malevolent, set for 14 March 2025. Catch the new video and more below.
CD pre-orders will be available soon here: https://kerberosband.bandcamp.com
Of the track, the Swiss quartet states:
““Liar Within” is accompanied by an ambitious music video filmed in different historical locations. It tells the story of the protagonist’s voyage to his inner self, where he is confronted with trauma that he must overcome.”
Kerberos is a death metal band from Switzerland, founded by guitar player and vocalist Félicien Burkard in 2013. In 2014, the band was joined by drummer Nicolas Käser. With the addition of vocalist Ai-lan Metzger in 2018, the band began recording their demo, The Awakening of the Hellhound, released in 2020. In early 2021, the band started tracking their first album, Of Mayhem and Dismay, at Iguana Studios in Germany. Released in September 2022, the album blends the epic, progressive and extreme into a unique package. Intricate choir and orchestral arrangements meet crushing prog death parts, complemented by an exciting interplay of clean and harsh lead vocals, challenging genre conventions and musical boundaries. After the release of the album, Diego Lanzendörfer joined Kerberos as second guitar player, which allowed the band to start their live chapter. By playing their first gig in Werkk Baden in June 2023, Kerberos proved that they deliver an energetic live performance that is no less convincing than the studio record.
The upcoming studio outing, Apostle to the Malevolent, is both more ambitious and more cohesive than the band’s previous records. Each track is inspired by the baroque era and its composers. Recorded and produced by the experienced Christoph Brandes at Iguana Studios in Germany (known for his work with Necrophagist, Unlight, and Finsterforst), the production quality meets the high standards expected of modern extreme and epic metal. In this regard, Kerberos also raised the bar by enlisting classical musicians and a choir to create an authentic, organic listening experience. The result is a powerful record that will appeal to fans of traditional symphonic death metal as well as progressive and avant-garde music.
Band Lineup:
Ai-lan Metzger – Vocals
Diego Lanzendörfer – Guitars
Félicien Burkard – Vocals, Guitars & Fretless Bass
Nicolas Käser – Drums
Follow Kerberos:
https://www.facebook.com/KerberosBand
https://www.instagram.com/kerberosband
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJS0RIX3w_7CnXcCzFvubw
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4AGvkWE2IJiYULZvSWwfzc