Month: June 2024

Even though both acts have a very different approach to their music, they’ve both proved to bring something new to the table, seamlessly blending different subgenres into a sound that is inherently their own. Lyrically, Nihil Vincit Omnia is a very dark and nihilistic view of the world and humanity. Musically, both bands have furthered their experimental and eclectic style. The Color of Rain have upped the ante and produced an offering that’s even more symphonic and dark than their debut album Oceans Above. Meslamtaea has broadened its jazz-like qualities with dissonant and alienating melodies and rhythmic patterns not unlike those found in fusion. An exciting and brooding offering, showcasing two of the most unorthodox acts in Dutch extreme metal.

Prepare for yet another offering from the Dutch Zwotte Kring collective. Sharing multiple musicians between them, Meslamtaea and The Color of Rain decided to join forces for a split EP.

The Color of Rain:
For fans of: Harakiri for the Sky, Cynic, Revocation, Ulcerate, Deathspell Omega, A Forest of Stars, Mgla

Line up:
Gerhans Meulenbeld – guitars and compositions.
Floris Velthuis – drums, bass and synths.
Devi Hisgen – vocals and keys.

Meslamtaea:
For fans of: Dodheimsgard, Ved Buens Ende, Fleurety, Sear Bliss, Imperial Triumphant

Line-up:
Floris Velthuis – guitars, bass, drums, vocals and keys.
Ward Theunissen – vocals.
Izzy op de Beeck – horns.
Gerhans Meulenbeld – lead guitars.

Mixing and mastering by Floris Velthuis and Devi Hisgen.
logo and artwork by Bram Bruyneel

Album name: Nihil Vincit Omnia
Genre: black metal, post-black, extreme metal
Type: Vinyl / Digital
Label: Zwaertgevegt
Release date: 28/06/2024
Order HERE

The project was founded in 1998 as a one-man formation by Floris Velthuis. After a demo and split single, the first full length was released in 2005, followed by a split EP. After a 10-year hiatus, Meslamtaea came back stronger than ever. While releasing a split single and a trilogy of full-length albums, Ward (vocals) and Izzy (trumpet) joined the band.

Meslamtaea is an expressive and experimental black metal band from the Netherlands. Their unique style is characterized by jazz-passages, expressive vocals and a diversity of atmospheres. Ranging from aggressive to psychedelic and dreamy. Trumpets are frequently used in the music. Their style is influenced by Fleurety and Ved Buens Ende and a number of jazz fusion bands. The lyrics paint a negative worldview and are often dystopian in nature.

Meslamtaea is now a quartet since the band has been joined by Gerhans who provides guitar solos. Just like Floris, he is part of The Color of Rain and they joined forces to produce a split record. Four new tracks have been recorded, all of which represent a cold and dark urban landscape where the downside of humanity reigns supreme.

For fans of: Dodheimsgard, Ved Buens Ende, Fleurety, Sear Bliss, Imperial Triumphant

Line-up:
Floris Velthuis – guitars, bass, drums, vocals and keys.
Ward Theunissen – vocals.
Izzy op de Beeck – horns.
Gerhans Meulenbeld – lead guitars.

Mixing and mastering by Floris Velthuis and Devi Hisgen.
logo and artwork by Bram Bruyneel

Album name: Nihil Vincit Omnia
Genre: black metal, post-black, extreme metal
Type: Vinyl / Digital
Label: Zwaertgevegt
Release date: 28/06/2024
Preorder HERE