Horror metallers, Voraath, have just dropped a new single and music video, titled “Judas Blood and Vultures.” It comes as part of the push for their debut album, due for release in 2024 via Exitus Stratagem Records. Earlier this year they revealed their new vocalist Chelsea Marrow (Visitant, The Monster Factory – Death Metal Choir for the video game DOOM Eternal “Siren Head.” Check out the new video below.
Stream “Judas Blood and Vultures” here.
“We are excited to kick off our official series of music videos that encapsulate the lore of the music. We want to integrate many visual elements, from action to horror to science fantasy; this song highlights the pace of the album. The title of the song, Judas Blood and Vultures is a story of betrayal told through the lens of an action-horror. We want the audience to feel as if they are watching a first-person video game, blending our style of metal with our enthusiasm for 80’s sci-fi/horror and video games. We are excited to be working with Exitus Stratagem Records in bringing to life our musical vision. We are aiming to bring more than just metal but an entire experience, an auditory odyssey while still keeping our roots in blackened symphonic death metal.” adds Voraath band founder and drummer Joshua Nassaru Ward.
Ward co-wrote the storyline for “Judas Blood and Vultures” along with directing its video with the combined efforts of the band’s team at Eldersverse Studio.
The story of “Judas Blood and Vultures” takes place in the year 2193 – Mission: 3116 The Red Village incident: The Valewalkers are contacted by an old friend, Tobias to investigate a series of strange disappearances in a neighboring village. It is believed that a vile creature from beyond the Nexus Rift, known by the locals as Lumia is responsible for the missing villagers, among them, Tobias’ new bride and infant child. As the hunters and their forlorn guide begin their pursuit of the creature and its cultist minions, they soon discover that not all is as it seems in the ruins of the red village.
Featuring members from Xael, Rapheumets Well, Implosive Disgorgence, Sweet Blood, Visitant, and The Monster Factory – Death Metal Choir), Voraath is an otherworldly and experimental death metal band that brings together emotional yet brutal music and science fantasy, appealing to both metal enthusiasts as well as those who appreciate the lore of the music. The band’s origin began with an idea to merge extreme metal with storytelling by band founder and drummer Joshua Nassaru Ward (Xael).
“I wanted to create more than just another metal band but an intricate brand with lore to explore alongside the music. We are creating a metal multiverse,” adds Ward.
Watch previous single “Siren Head” here.
As they tour across the American midwest, they promise an onslaught of theatrics, bringing their stories of the music to life. Atmospheric and driving, the medley of blast beats, chugging bass, and heavily distorted solos will be both intense and immersive.
“Our stage wear is directly from the lore. Each one of us is a character in the lore of our music. Tactical dystopian armor, Alien-like helmets with red glowing lights, we try to represent the vibe we are writing about.” says Ward.
Single Credits:
All songs performed by: Voraath
All songs written by: Voraath
Produced Joshua Nassaru Ward
Mixed Joshua Nassaru Ward
Mastered by: Mike Low
Single Artwork by: Joshua Nassaru Ward
Recording Band lineup:
Singer -Chelsea Marrow
Guitarist – Tylor Kohl
Guitarist – Daniel Presnell
Bassist – Paul McBride
Drummer/vocalist/keys – Joshua Nassaru Ward
Vocals/back up – Taylor Presnell
Live Lineup:
Singer – Chelsea Marrow
Guitarist – Tylor Kohl
Guitarist – Daniel Presnell
Bassist – Paul McBride
Drummer/vocalist/keys – Joshua Nassaru Ward
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