Rockshots Records proudly announces the release of Blood Moon Sacrifice, the debut EP from Finnish-Italian black metal act Margantha, available today, June 27, 2025, on CD and all digital streaming platforms. The EP, accessible at lnk.to/V1c7Fn, weaves a narrative journey rooted in dark folklore, centered on a werewolf terrorizing a secluded hunters’ village, blending myth, fear, and ritual into a haunting atmosphere.
The four-track EP unfolds as chapters in this tale:
- Blood Moon Sacrifice opens with a dark waltz-like cadence, depicting a hunter’s fateful bite and curse, enhanced by unsettling instrumental interludes.
- Wolves At The Door portrays the creature’s menacing approach with a melodic death metal core, balancing aggression and cinematic melody.
- Miriam And The Endless Night (feat. Andy LaRocque of King Diamond) shifts to a woman’s perspective, moving from eerie harmonies to violent riffs, with a video available at youtu.be/IoKy4Yq01tE.
- Curse Of The Full Moon concludes with a hypnotic 6/8 ballad, capturing the protagonist’s full transformation with oppressive, ritualistic tones.
Mixed and mastered by Andy LaRocque at Sonic Train Studio, the EP features evocative riffs and atmospheric layering from Margantha—Nocturnus I (vocals, bass), Nocturnus II (guitars), and Nocturnus III (drums). The band emphasizes, “Every riff, every rhythm is designed to serve the narrative… our focus is atmosphere, cohesion, and emotion.” Drawing influences from Mgła’s cinematic dread, Uada and Gaerea’s emotional fire, and the timeless aggression of Venom, Behemoth, and Celtic Frost, Blood Moon Sacrifice marks a compelling debut for fans of narrative-driven, atmospheric black metal.
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