Slavic black/death metal institution, Hate, are pleased to unleash their new full-length, Bellum Regiis, out today via Metal Blade Records.
A message from vocalist/guitarist ATF Sinner: “Hey Everybody! Our new album, Bellum Regiis, is with all of you as of today. It truly is a labor of dedication and not a single detail was glossed over in its making. We have not had such a large gap between albums since our second ever outing, 1998’s Lord Is Avenger. This is because Bellum Regiis sits atop a wealth of ideas and was built to represent all of them. Both musically and lyrically. Both sonically and visually. From the first notes of the title track to the last stings of ‘Ageless Harp of Devilry’ – nothing is there without thought and intent. With that in mind, when we saw the response of those close to us and the early reviews started flowing in, we were (and still are!) incredibly proud to see how strongly the album spoke for itself. So let’s let it do just that. We will be back to discuss the inspirations, themes, and tracks in more depth, but for now – Thank you and hope you enjoy Bellum Regiis.”
In celebration of the new record, the band share the official visual for the song “The Vanguard”. Watch below:
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.”
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 is available 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)
Order 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”
“Bellum Regiis” video:
“Iphigenia” video:
Hate 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.
May (with Venom Inc., Krisiun, Ater):
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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A message from vocalist/guitarist ATF Sinner: “Hey Everybody! Our new album, Bellum Regiis, is with all of you as of today. It truly is a labor of dedication and not a single detail was glossed over in its making. We have not had such a large gap between albums since our second ever outing, 1998’s Lord Is Avenger. This is because Bellum Regiis sits atop a wealth of ideas and was built to represent all of them. Both musically and lyrically. Both sonically and visually. From the first notes of the title track to the last stings of ‘Ageless Harp of Devilry’ – nothing is there without thought and intent. With that in mind, when we saw the response of those close to us and the early reviews started flowing in, we were (and still are!) incredibly proud to see how strongly the album spoke for itself. So let’s let it do just that. We will be back to discuss the inspirations, themes, and tracks in more depth, but for now – Thank you and hope you enjoy Bellum Regiis.”
In celebration of the new record, the band share the official visual for the song “The Vanguard”. Watch below:
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.”
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 is available 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)
Order 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”
“Bellum Regiis” video:
“Iphigenia” video:
Hate 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.
May (with Venom Inc., Krisiun, Ater):
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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