When darkness engulfs the world, Nite sets the sky ablaze with white-hot, blackened heavy metal.
Having journeyed to the stars on their last venture, Nite now faces the abyssal and shadowy mythology that has long laid dormant beneath society. Each of the eight epic battles on Cult of the Serpent Sun tests their mettle. But amidst the album’s blackened perils, the band emerges victorious.
“Nite strives to be a light,” says vocalist and guitarist Van Labrakis. “Cult of the Serpent Sun is about how we persevere in times of immense darkness.”
Ever since banding together in 2018, Nite has carried the torch for Bay Area metal. Darkness Silence Mirror Flame debuted their blackened twist on NWOBHM.
On Cult of the Serpent Sun, Nite wisely triples down on their trusty arsenal. Instead of scaling back, their third album adds more heft to the band’s armor. Labrakis and fellow guitarist Scott Hoffman’s molten leads duel with heightened showmanship. Drummer Patrick Crawford pummels and gallops while Avinash Mittur rattles the chest with his Rickenbacker bass. The title track charges with newfound urgency, slithery and venomous in its attack.
The album’s “more is more” philosophy is guided by what Nite have learned from the road. Since their last studio stint, the band have stormed the stage at Northwest Terror Fest, toured with fellow statesmen Persekutor and Haunt and marched across the Southwest on the road to Hell’s Heroes VI. “Fans really responded to older songs like ‘Acheron’ and ‘Genesis’,” Labrakis says. “Cult of the Serpent Sun has more songs that are fast and upbeat and help lift people’s spirits.” Galvanized by a foundation-shaking groove, “Skull” defiantly crushes. “Crow (Fear the Night)” is a rallying cry, calling for fists to rise with power and might.
On Cult Of The Serpent Sun, Nite guards the altar of blackened heavy metal with sharpened blades and axes raised.
The album is out March 14 via Season Of Mist.
Tracklisting:
“Cult Of The Serpent Sun”
“Skull”
“Crow (Fear The Night)”
“The Mystic”
“The Last Blade”
“Carry On”
“Tarmut”
“Winds Of Sokar”
“Crow (Fear The Night)” video:
Lineup:
Van Labrakis – Guitar/Vocals
Scott Hoffman – Guitar
Avinash Mittur – Bass
Patrick Crawford – Drums
(Photo – Kristin Cofer)
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Having journeyed to the stars on their last venture, Nite now faces the abyssal and shadowy mythology that has long laid dormant beneath society. Each of the eight epic battles on Cult of the Serpent Sun tests their mettle. But amidst the album’s blackened perils, the band emerges victorious.
“Nite strives to be a light,” says vocalist and guitarist Van Labrakis. “Cult of the Serpent Sun is about how we persevere in times of immense darkness.”
Ever since banding together in 2018, Nite has carried the torch for Bay Area metal. Darkness Silence Mirror Flame debuted their blackened twist on NWOBHM.
On Cult of the Serpent Sun, Nite wisely triples down on their trusty arsenal. Instead of scaling back, their third album adds more heft to the band’s armor. Labrakis and fellow guitarist Scott Hoffman’s molten leads duel with heightened showmanship. Drummer Patrick Crawford pummels and gallops while Avinash Mittur rattles the chest with his Rickenbacker bass. The title track charges with newfound urgency, slithery and venomous in its attack.
The album’s “more is more” philosophy is guided by what Nite have learned from the road. Since their last studio stint, the band have stormed the stage at Northwest Terror Fest, toured with fellow statesmen Persekutor and Haunt and marched across the Southwest on the road to Hell’s Heroes VI. “Fans really responded to older songs like ‘Acheron’ and ‘Genesis’,” Labrakis says. “Cult of the Serpent Sun has more songs that are fast and upbeat and help lift people’s spirits.” Galvanized by a foundation-shaking groove, “Skull” defiantly crushes. “Crow (Fear the Night)” is a rallying cry, calling for fists to rise with power and might.
On Cult Of The Serpent Sun, Nite guards the altar of blackened heavy metal with sharpened blades and axes raised.
The album is out March 14 via Season Of Mist.
Tracklisting:
“Cult Of The Serpent Sun”
“Skull”
“Crow (Fear The Night)”
“The Mystic”
“The Last Blade”
“Carry On”
“Tarmut”
“Winds Of Sokar”
“Crow (Fear The Night)” video:
Lineup:
Van Labrakis – Guitar/Vocals
Scott Hoffman – Guitar
Avinash Mittur – Bass
Patrick Crawford – Drums
(Photo – Kristin Cofer)
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