- GENRE: death metal, progressive metal
- COUNTRY: USA
They are one of the biggest stars of death metal of today, but also revolutionaries of the genre. Death metal in the hands of Blood Incantation has always been a bit different, otherworldly and devilishly progressive. Thanks to their latest record, Absolute Elsewhere, the whole world finally heard the news of their coming, and their momentum’s still growing. With music like that, who’s surprised, really?
History:
Blood Incantation’s career began in 2011. After releasing a couple of demos and EPs, the band struck with their debut album, Starspawn, five years later. The album, which combines the raw and marshy death metal with the adventurous leanings of progressive rock, was a sensation that propelled the band to the forefront of the genre. Their technique got even richer and more complex on their sophomore outing, Hidden History of the Human Race, but in 2022, the band surprised everyone with a drastic pivot in their style. On Timewave Zero, the Americans abandoned metal for a second and decided to explore the world of Berlin electronics and ambient. The prodigal sons returned to their metal home, however, on their latest breakthrough record, Absolute Elsewhere. Their blend of death metal, krautrock and progressive rock was a hit with audiences, letting the band ride on the wave of their well-deserved hype to sold-out concerts in Europe and the US. Today, Blood Incantation are death metal stars in the truest form, and there’s not an obstacle in sight blocking their further ascent.
Discography:
LP:
Starspawn, 2016
Hidden History of the Human Race, 2019
Absolute Elsewhere, 2024
EP:
Interdimensional Extinction, 2015
Timewave Zero, 2022
Demo:
Blood Incantation, 2013
Demo II, 2013
Astral Spells, 2014
Singles:
Inner Paths (to Outer Space), 2019
Slave Species of the Gods, 2019
Luminescent Bridge, 2023
Splits:
Spectral Voice / Blood Incantation, 2015 (ze Spectral Voice)
Live albums:
Live Vitrification, 2018