German black metal project THE GREAT SEA have announced their second studio album, Silent Feeble Cries, scheduled for release on January 29, 2027, through AOP Records. The announcement arrives alongside the official music video for “Thirteen Moons,” featuring guest vocals from former IN SOLITUDE vocalist Pelle Åhman.
The seven-track album follows the band’s 2025 debut, Noble Art of Desolation, and continues their exploration of atmospheric black metal, drawing inspiration from nature, human existence, and the relationship between life and death.
“Thirteen Moons” introduces the band’s next chapter
The album’s opening track, “Thirteen Moons,” features a guest appearance by Pelle Åhman, formerly of Swedish heavy metal band IN SOLITUDE.
Åhman’s contribution introduces an additional vocal dimension to THE GREAT SEA‘s music, which combines aggressive black metal passages with expansive arrangements and melancholic atmospheres.
The accompanying music video was directed by David Gregory and filmed in the Scottish Highlands.
Rather than relying on elaborate visual effects, the production focuses on the region’s natural landscapes, reflecting the themes explored throughout the upcoming album.
The video emphasizes the connection between the music and the natural world, using the Scottish environment as a visual representation of the record’s central ideas.
Silent Feeble Cries explores humanity’s relationship with nature
Founded in 2022 by Janosch Rathmer and Stefan Hackländer, THE GREAT SEA have developed a sound that incorporates atmospheric passages, aggressive black metal instrumentation, and compositions influenced by the natural world.
Their debut album, Noble Art of Desolation, arrived in 2025 and received positive coverage from several European metal publications, including Rock Hard, Metal Hammer, and Aardschok.
With Silent Feeble Cries, the band expands upon that foundation, introducing more pronounced contrasts between aggressive sections and moments of melancholy.
Lyrically, the album examines humanity’s connection to nature, including the inevitability of death, decay, and the continuous cycle of creation and destruction.
The record presents nature as both a destructive force and an essential part of human existence, exploring the idea that individuals ultimately return to the natural world from which they originated.
The album also addresses corruption, decline, and the tension between human civilization and the environment.
Guest vocalists expand the album’s atmosphere
Lead vocalist A. returns for Silent Feeble Cries, accompanied by several guest musicians.
Azathoth, known for his work with GRÀB and formerly DARK FORTRESS, contributes vocals alongside Phil “sG” Jonas of CRONE, formerly of SECRETS OF THE MOON.
Pelle Åhman’s appearance on “Thirteen Moons” adds another element to the album’s vocal arrangements.
These collaborations build upon the approach established on the band’s debut while allowing the new material to explore different vocal textures and atmospheres.
Recorded between Germany and Sweden
The recording process for Silent Feeble Cries took place across two countries.
Drums, bass, and most of the vocals were recorded at the band’s own studio in Germany.
For the guitar and keyboard sessions, THE GREAT SEA traveled to a remote cabin in Sweden, near lakes Vänern and Vättern.
The isolated setting provided an environment consistent with the album’s focus on nature and its influence on the band’s music.
Janosch Rathmer handled recording, production, and mixing duties, while mastering was completed by Tom Porcell.
The band deliberately avoided conventional drum samples during production, choosing instead to preserve the natural dynamics of the recorded performances.
The album’s cover artwork was created by Benjamin König of Sperber Illustrationen.
Silent Feeble Cries Tracklist
- Thirteen Moons (8:49)
- Ashborn Ruins (5:46)
- Meadow of Broken Horses (7:23)
- Under the Firelight (4:51)
- I Am Not of Your World (5:47)
- Within Cold Veins (3:20)
- The Mountains Regent (9:13)
From the studio to the stage
Following the release of Noble Art of Desolation, THE GREAT SEA made their live debut at Prophecy Fest 2025, performing at the Balver Höhle venue in Germany.
The band subsequently appeared at Rock Hard Festival 2026, continuing to develop their live presence alongside their studio work.
With Silent Feeble Cries, THE GREAT SEA return with seven new compositions that further explore their combination of atmospheric black metal, aggressive instrumentation, and nature-inspired themes.
Silent Feeble Cries will be released January 29, 2027, through AOP Records. The official video for “Thirteen Moons,” featuring Pelle Åhman, is available now through the label’s YouTube channel.