With The Cult of Kariba, CARACH ANGREN summon the spectres of their origins. Returning to the myth of Lammendam, the Dutch masters of horror black metal unveil a new chapter steeped in vengeance, folklore, and the occult. Across five harrowing compositions, an underground cult in Schinveld performs forbidden rites to resurrect Kariba, the poisoner, the witch, the White Lady’s shadow.
From the ominous awakening of A Malevolent Force Stirs through the sacrificial frenzy of Draw Blood and the dark rebirth at the heart of The Resurrection of Kariba, the EP traces a descent into ritual madness and spectral retribution, a tale where myth bleeds into nightmare.
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The EP’s creation reunited a team of long-standing collaborators who have long defined CARACH ANGREN’s signature theatrical darkness. Clemens “Ardek” Wijers shaped the orchestral arrangements, pre-production, and overall compositional framework, while Dennis “Seregor” Droomers embodied the narrative through his distinctive vocals and guitar work.
Patrick Damiani (Tidal Wave Studio, Germany) handled recording, mixing, and mastering, imbuing each track with precise, immersive depth. Gabe Seeber (Mayhemeness Recording Studio) delivered thunderous drumming, and Nikos Mavridis contributed haunting solo violin passages that enrich the ritualistic atmosphere. Tim Wells provides narration, while Stefan Heilemann’s artwork and photography, featuring model Lara Mauve, complete the visual manifestation of The Cult of Kariba.
The Cult of Kariba will be released October 17th via Season of Mist.
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Once more, CARACH ANGREN prove why their tales of horror transcend music, weaving gothic storytelling, orchestral ferocity, and blackened dread into a world where the dead still whisper.