Slavic black/death metal institution, Hate, are pleased to unleash the title track of their forthcoming new full-length, Bellum Regiis, set to drop on May 2 via Metal Blade Records.
With a dozen ferocious and lauded albums since 1996’s Daemon Qui Fecit Terra, Hate’s lucky thirteenth album, Bellum Regiis, finds the unrelenting Polish quartet forging a bolder and more aggressive style than ever. Bellum Regiis’ nine songs see vocalist/guitarist ATF Sinner, guitarist Domin, drummer Nar-Sil, and bassist Tiermes honing a modern sound rife with eerie atmosphere and depth. Produced by David Castillo (Candlemass, Carcass, Dark Tranquillity, Katatonia) at Stockholm’s Grondahl Studio, Bellum Regiis is lyrically a more “humanity focused and personal” album than 2021’s Rugia while its songs are timely aural and visual exploration of, according to the vocalist, “a struggle for power and everything that comes with it.”
Bellum Regiis roughly translates to “A War of Royalty” or “A War of Kings” and the title track encompasses the LP’s leitmotif. “As a song, ‘Bellum Regiis’ has both a deep melancholy and a sense of grandeur,” notes the frontman. “The vocals laid down by Eliza Sacharczuk [a renowned singer and voice teacher who runs a holistic arts center in Bialystok] give the song a strong sense of time. Whether that’s nostalgia, reminiscence, regret, or preparation for the future is in the eye of the beholder. These wars, these struggles, have been ongoing since the dawn of our existence. Whether they are futile or not, they are scars on our very nature. ‘Bellum Regiis’ represents the whole album in the best way possible.”
Forged in Warsaw in 1990, Hate has been hailed as a “hallmark of consistency,” and praised as a “sleek and tight death metal monster.” Since 2017’s Tremendum, the band has focused on nature and its mysteries as a main source of inspiration. As Sinner explains, “Whether that’s the nature within us, around us or that we see from afar, the perspectives gained and how they relate to different overarching themes have driven each album.” For instance, 2019’s Auric Gates of Veles focused on death, the Slavic perception of death in particular. Six years later, Bellum Regiis delves into “humanity and why are we, as creatures, so deeply motivated by concepts like power, wealth, glory and faith. The main theme is a struggle for power and everything that comes with it.” Fans may notice some commonality between Erebos and Bellum Regiis in the character of the compositions and overall sound, with Bellum Regiis being richer in style and with more black-metal elements to it. “Between female vocals, orchestration, samples, acoustic guitars, there are a lot of moving pieces that help set this album apart,” says Sinner. “My vocals have also changed quite a bit over the years. They’re more nuanced and wider-ranging, able to portray emotions and meanings in a more powerful way.”’
Bellum Regiis will be released on CD and digital formats as well as LP in the following color variants:
– 180g Black
– Grey Marble
– Silver Blackdust (Ltd. 300)
– Gold Blackdust (Ltd. 200)
– Black/White Splatter (US Exclusive Ltd. 350)
Find pre-orders here.
Bellum Regiis tracklisting:
“Bellum Regiis”
“Iphigenia”
“The Vanguard”
“A Ghost Of Lost Delight”
“Rite Of Triglav”
“Perun Rising”
“Alfa Inferi Goddess Of War”
“Prophet Of Arkhen”
“Ageless Harp Of Devilry”
“Iphigenia” video:
Hate will join Venom, Inc. and Krisiun for a European tour this spring. In October, the band will support Vltimas on a Latin American tour followed by a short run of headlining shows through Poland in November. See all confirmed dates below.
April (with Venom Inc., Krisiun, Ater):
23 – Cafe Central – Weinheim, Germany
24 – DVG – Kortrijk, Belgium
25 – The Bread Shed – Manchester, UK
26 – Lost Lane – Dublin, Ireland
27 – The Fleece – Bristol, UK
28 – 229 – London, UK
29 – Effenaar – Eindhoven, Netherlands
30 – Paard – The Hague, Netherlands
May (with Venom Inc., Krisiun, Ater):
1 – Iduna – Drachten, Netherlands
2 – Kulturpalast – Hamburg, Germany
3 – Forum – Trier, Germany
4 – Backstage – München, Germany
5 – Rock Café – Prague, Czech Republic
6 – Orwo Haus – Berlin, Germany
7 – Progressja – Warszawa, Poland
8 – Kwadrat – Krakow, Poland
9 – Barba Negra – Budapest, Hungary
10 – Boogaloo – Zagreb, Croatia
11 – DK ZSR – Zvolen, Slovakia
12 – Form Space – Cluj, Romania
13 – Quantic – Bucharest, Romania
14 – Joy Station – Sofia, Bulgaria
15 – Principal – Thessaloniki, Greece
16 – Gagarin – Athens, Greece
17 – MKC – Skopje, Macadonia
August
21 – Kaltenbach Open Air – Kaltenbach, Austria
October (with Vltimas):
2 – Fabrique Club – São Paulo, Brazil
3 – Mister Rock – Belo Horizonte, Brazil
4 – Teatro Cariola – Santiago, Chile
5 – Miami Receptions – Quito, Ecuador
8 – Peppers Club – San Jose, Costa Rica
9 – The Yard – San Pedro Sula, Honduras
10 – Ace Of Spades – Bogota, Columbia
11 – Circo Volador – Mexico, Mexico
November (with Hostia, Goscie):
14 – Kosmos – Szczecin, Poland
15 – 2 Progi – Poznan, Poland
16 – Zaklete Rewiry – Wroclaw, Poland
21 – Podworko Art – Gdynia, Poland
22 – Klub Odessa – Warszawa, Poland
23 – Hype Park – Kraków, Poland
Hate lineup:
Perun V. (aka ATF Sinner) – rhythm/acoustic guitars, vocals
Domin – lead guitars
Nar-Sil – drums
Tiermes – bass
(Photo – Mariusz Kowal)
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With a dozen ferocious and lauded albums since 1996’s Daemon Qui Fecit Terra, Hate’s lucky thirteenth album, Bellum Regiis, finds the unrelenting Polish quartet forging a bolder and more aggressive style than ever. Bellum Regiis’ nine songs see vocalist/guitarist ATF Sinner, guitarist Domin, drummer Nar-Sil, and bassist Tiermes honing a modern sound rife with eerie atmosphere and depth. Produced by David Castillo (Candlemass, Carcass, Dark Tranquillity, Katatonia) at Stockholm’s Grondahl Studio, Bellum Regiis is lyrically a more “humanity focused and personal” album than 2021’s Rugia while its songs are timely aural and visual exploration of, according to the vocalist, “a struggle for power and everything that comes with it.”
Bellum Regiis roughly translates to “A War of Royalty” or “A War of Kings” and the title track encompasses the LP’s leitmotif. “As a song, ‘Bellum Regiis’ has both a deep melancholy and a sense of grandeur,” notes the frontman. “The vocals laid down by Eliza Sacharczuk [a renowned singer and voice teacher who runs a holistic arts center in Bialystok] give the song a strong sense of time. Whether that’s nostalgia, reminiscence, regret, or preparation for the future is in the eye of the beholder. These wars, these struggles, have been ongoing since the dawn of our existence. Whether they are futile or not, they are scars on our very nature. ‘Bellum Regiis’ represents the whole album in the best way possible.”
Forged in Warsaw in 1990, Hate has been hailed as a “hallmark of consistency,” and praised as a “sleek and tight death metal monster.” Since 2017’s Tremendum, the band has focused on nature and its mysteries as a main source of inspiration. As Sinner explains, “Whether that’s the nature within us, around us or that we see from afar, the perspectives gained and how they relate to different overarching themes have driven each album.” For instance, 2019’s Auric Gates of Veles focused on death, the Slavic perception of death in particular. Six years later, Bellum Regiis delves into “humanity and why are we, as creatures, so deeply motivated by concepts like power, wealth, glory and faith. The main theme is a struggle for power and everything that comes with it.” Fans may notice some commonality between Erebos and Bellum Regiis in the character of the compositions and overall sound, with Bellum Regiis being richer in style and with more black-metal elements to it. “Between female vocals, orchestration, samples, acoustic guitars, there are a lot of moving pieces that help set this album apart,” says Sinner. “My vocals have also changed quite a bit over the years. They’re more nuanced and wider-ranging, able to portray emotions and meanings in a more powerful way.”’
Bellum Regiis will be released on CD and digital formats as well as LP in the following color variants:
– 180g Black
– Grey Marble
– Silver Blackdust (Ltd. 300)
– Gold Blackdust (Ltd. 200)
– Black/White Splatter (US Exclusive Ltd. 350)
Find pre-orders here.
Bellum Regiis tracklisting:
“Bellum Regiis”
“Iphigenia”
“The Vanguard”
“A Ghost Of Lost Delight”
“Rite Of Triglav”
“Perun Rising”
“Alfa Inferi Goddess Of War”
“Prophet Of Arkhen”
“Ageless Harp Of Devilry”
“Iphigenia” video:
Hate will join Venom, Inc. and Krisiun for a European tour this spring. In October, the band will support Vltimas on a Latin American tour followed by a short run of headlining shows through Poland in November. See all confirmed dates below.
April (with Venom Inc., Krisiun, Ater):
23 – Cafe Central – Weinheim, Germany
24 – DVG – Kortrijk, Belgium
25 – The Bread Shed – Manchester, UK
26 – Lost Lane – Dublin, Ireland
27 – The Fleece – Bristol, UK
28 – 229 – London, UK
29 – Effenaar – Eindhoven, Netherlands
30 – Paard – The Hague, Netherlands
May (with Venom Inc., Krisiun, Ater):
1 – Iduna – Drachten, Netherlands
2 – Kulturpalast – Hamburg, Germany
3 – Forum – Trier, Germany
4 – Backstage – München, Germany
5 – Rock Café – Prague, Czech Republic
6 – Orwo Haus – Berlin, Germany
7 – Progressja – Warszawa, Poland
8 – Kwadrat – Krakow, Poland
9 – Barba Negra – Budapest, Hungary
10 – Boogaloo – Zagreb, Croatia
11 – DK ZSR – Zvolen, Slovakia
12 – Form Space – Cluj, Romania
13 – Quantic – Bucharest, Romania
14 – Joy Station – Sofia, Bulgaria
15 – Principal – Thessaloniki, Greece
16 – Gagarin – Athens, Greece
17 – MKC – Skopje, Macadonia
August
21 – Kaltenbach Open Air – Kaltenbach, Austria
October (with Vltimas):
2 – Fabrique Club – São Paulo, Brazil
3 – Mister Rock – Belo Horizonte, Brazil
4 – Teatro Cariola – Santiago, Chile
5 – Miami Receptions – Quito, Ecuador
8 – Peppers Club – San Jose, Costa Rica
9 – The Yard – San Pedro Sula, Honduras
10 – Ace Of Spades – Bogota, Columbia
11 – Circo Volador – Mexico, Mexico
November (with Hostia, Goscie):
14 – Kosmos – Szczecin, Poland
15 – 2 Progi – Poznan, Poland
16 – Zaklete Rewiry – Wroclaw, Poland
21 – Podworko Art – Gdynia, Poland
22 – Klub Odessa – Warszawa, Poland
23 – Hype Park – Kraków, Poland
Hate lineup:
Perun V. (aka ATF Sinner) – rhythm/acoustic guitars, vocals
Domin – lead guitars
Nar-Sil – drums
Tiermes – bass
(Photo – Mariusz Kowal)
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