linktr.ee/folterkammertourOperatic black metal rising stars FOLTERKAMMER are proud to announce that they have signed a deal with Century Media Records! To celebrate this new union, the band is now sharing a BDSM inspired new single, "Das Peitschengedicht," which celebrates the female empowerment of whip-wielding Femdoms. The powerful new song can be found along with a lyric video, which was created by Folterkammer drummer and video director Brendan McGowan, at THIS LOCATION.
The single is taken from the band's forthcoming album, which serves as a counterpart to their 2020 debut, 'Die Lederpredigt.' The new record is another searing blend of modern black metal and classical music elements, lending to its Avant Garde sound. The music itself is elevated by frontwoman and vocalist Andromeda Anarchia's dynamic vocal work as she juxtaposes her classical training as an opera singer with her hellfire screams, summoning a maelstrom of ethereal chaos. More information will be revealed soon - stay tuned!
Speaking on the empowering themes of the new single and forthcoming record, Andromeda Anarchia eloquently explains, "This song is our kinky ode to the whip as a torture instrument, and a celebratory hymn to the practices of BDSM, particularly, Femdom. The whip, a symbol of domination, pain and humiliation, is described here not only as playful and kinky, but as a poetic enactment of pain through the depiction of female ferocity on a submissive man, whose back the Domme uses like a canvas.
"It is about this sensual overdrive of stimulation and literally describes the lustful use of a whip as a kind of 'calligraphy brush' to write a poem. The dominatrix verbally humiliates her subject while blood runs down his spine; his blood is the ink with which she paints and signs her artwork of pain and ecstasy.
"The song bridges both musically and thematically the old album (regarding a vicious, violent, and abusive 'Bad Domme' goddess) and the new one (featuring a badass, erotic 'Good Domme'). This opens a new chapter with a change defined not only by the expanded instrumentation and new songwriting styles, but also by the way the described dominant female protagonist treats her subordinates and has refined her skills in humiliation games. It's no longer about being a vicious, exploitative deity, but about being a sensual, naughty, self-confident, kinky lady who knows exactly what she wants, who celebrates female power, who sometimes flirts and cleverly provokes with historical and mythological anecdotes, and even more with her charm and sass.
"This bridging of the debut album and the new album is also reflected in the aesthetics of the video. In the words of our drummer and music video director Brendan McGowan: 'The 'Das Peitschengedicht' video sets the dominating lyrics to footage from the 1922 classic 'Haxan' - whose famous images of devils and demons often overshadow the wicked women within it and their blasphemous behavior.'"
Century Media VP of A&R Mike Gitter says of the signing, "From their first utterance, Folterkammer has been an absolute divisive intersection of art, sexuality and musical violence. They deal in themes that push comfortable bounds and arrive at something that's delicious and destructive."
"Das Peitschengedicht" is now available on all streaming services and can be heard HERE.
The single is taken from the band's forthcoming album, which serves as a counterpart to their 2020 debut, 'Die Lederpredigt.' The new record is another searing blend of modern black metal and classical music elements, lending to its Avant Garde sound. The music itself is elevated by frontwoman and vocalist Andromeda Anarchia's dynamic vocal work as she juxtaposes her classical training as an opera singer with her hellfire screams, summoning a maelstrom of ethereal chaos. More information will be revealed soon - stay tuned!
Speaking on the empowering themes of the new single and forthcoming record, Andromeda Anarchia eloquently explains, "This song is our kinky ode to the whip as a torture instrument, and a celebratory hymn to the practices of BDSM, particularly, Femdom. The whip, a symbol of domination, pain and humiliation, is described here not only as playful and kinky, but as a poetic enactment of pain through the depiction of female ferocity on a submissive man, whose back the Domme uses like a canvas.
"It is about this sensual overdrive of stimulation and literally describes the lustful use of a whip as a kind of 'calligraphy brush' to write a poem. The dominatrix verbally humiliates her subject while blood runs down his spine; his blood is the ink with which she paints and signs her artwork of pain and ecstasy.
"The song bridges both musically and thematically the old album (regarding a vicious, violent, and abusive 'Bad Domme' goddess) and the new one (featuring a badass, erotic 'Good Domme'). This opens a new chapter with a change defined not only by the expanded instrumentation and new songwriting styles, but also by the way the described dominant female protagonist treats her subordinates and has refined her skills in humiliation games. It's no longer about being a vicious, exploitative deity, but about being a sensual, naughty, self-confident, kinky lady who knows exactly what she wants, who celebrates female power, who sometimes flirts and cleverly provokes with historical and mythological anecdotes, and even more with her charm and sass.
"This bridging of the debut album and the new album is also reflected in the aesthetics of the video. In the words of our drummer and music video director Brendan McGowan: 'The 'Das Peitschengedicht' video sets the dominating lyrics to footage from the 1922 classic 'Haxan' - whose famous images of devils and demons often overshadow the wicked women within it and their blasphemous behavior.'"
Century Media VP of A&R Mike Gitter says of the signing, "From their first utterance, Folterkammer has been an absolute divisive intersection of art, sexuality and musical violence. They deal in themes that push comfortable bounds and arrive at something that's delicious and destructive."
"Das Peitschengedicht" is now available on all streaming services and can be heard HERE.
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FOLTERKAMMER
DIE LEDERPREDIGT
(2020, CH/USA)
Debut-Album: "Die Lederpredigt" (2020)
Record Label: Gilead Media (USA)
Release Date: December 11, 2020
Pre-order album on: Bandcamp
Andromeda Anarchia vocals, lyrics
Zachary Ezrin guitar, production
Darren Hanson bass, compositions
Brendan McGowan drums
Recorded in New York and San Francisco
Mixed by Steve Blanco of Imperial Triumphant
Mastered by Colin Marston of Krallice at Menegroth Studios
Album Artwork by Alex Eckman-Lawn
Logo by Mr. Kams
DIE LEDERPREDIGT
(2020, CH/USA)
Debut-Album: "Die Lederpredigt" (2020)
Record Label: Gilead Media (USA)
Release Date: December 11, 2020
Pre-order album on: Bandcamp
Andromeda Anarchia vocals, lyrics
Zachary Ezrin guitar, production
Darren Hanson bass, compositions
Brendan McGowan drums
Recorded in New York and San Francisco
Mixed by Steve Blanco of Imperial Triumphant
Mastered by Colin Marston of Krallice at Menegroth Studios
Album Artwork by Alex Eckman-Lawn
Logo by Mr. Kams
Official Announcement of
Gilead Media:
"Folterkammer (German for Torture Chamber) is the project of Andromeda Anarchia, Zachary Ezrin (Imperial Triumphant), Darren Hanson, and Brendan McGowan. Their debut full-length Die Lederpredigt (The Leather Sermon) bridges the gap between traditional second-wave black metal and opera by layering other-worldly vocal performances that range from powerful and operatic to scathing screams, coupled with filthy tremolo riffs and blasting percussion.
This debut album is a statement against the abusive nature of the oppressive systems of religion, authority, and blind faith, all through the voice of a monstrous, seductive goddess looking to inflict pain on her submissive creations. Deconstructing and manipulating the concepts of religious symbolism and the divine nature of feminine power as the demure nurturing and protective force. Instead transforming those concepts into monstrous beauty, dominant and destructive. To add to the poetic symbolism of the lyrical content all lyrics are written and performed in German, a language that lends itself perfectly to the dramatic and dynamic nature of both the operatic and harsh vocals.
Die Lederpredigt was recorded remotely in both NYC and San Francisco, produced by guitarist Zachary Ezrin. The album was engineered and mixed by Steve Blanco (Imperial Triumphant) and mastered by Colin Marston (Krallice). Artwork by Alex Eckman-Lawn. The record will be available on CD and LP from Gilead Media on December 11th, 2020."
Order the album "Die Lederpredigt":
Bandcamp Gilead Media
For special signed versions (CD/Vinyl):
Bandcamp Folterkammer/Imperial Triumphant
Gilead Media:
"Folterkammer (German for Torture Chamber) is the project of Andromeda Anarchia, Zachary Ezrin (Imperial Triumphant), Darren Hanson, and Brendan McGowan. Their debut full-length Die Lederpredigt (The Leather Sermon) bridges the gap between traditional second-wave black metal and opera by layering other-worldly vocal performances that range from powerful and operatic to scathing screams, coupled with filthy tremolo riffs and blasting percussion.
This debut album is a statement against the abusive nature of the oppressive systems of religion, authority, and blind faith, all through the voice of a monstrous, seductive goddess looking to inflict pain on her submissive creations. Deconstructing and manipulating the concepts of religious symbolism and the divine nature of feminine power as the demure nurturing and protective force. Instead transforming those concepts into monstrous beauty, dominant and destructive. To add to the poetic symbolism of the lyrical content all lyrics are written and performed in German, a language that lends itself perfectly to the dramatic and dynamic nature of both the operatic and harsh vocals.
Die Lederpredigt was recorded remotely in both NYC and San Francisco, produced by guitarist Zachary Ezrin. The album was engineered and mixed by Steve Blanco (Imperial Triumphant) and mastered by Colin Marston (Krallice). Artwork by Alex Eckman-Lawn. The record will be available on CD and LP from Gilead Media on December 11th, 2020."
Order the album "Die Lederpredigt":
Bandcamp Gilead Media
For special signed versions (CD/Vinyl):
Bandcamp Folterkammer/Imperial Triumphant
Links
Bandcamp Gilead Media Folterkammer
Bandcamp Gilead Media
Website Gilead Media
Bandcamp Imperial Triumphant
Metal Archives
Bandcamp Gilead Media Folterkammer
Bandcamp Gilead Media
Website Gilead Media
Bandcamp Imperial Triumphant
Metal Archives
Articles & Special Features
Decibel Magazine (Track Premiere)
Metal Injection (Track Premiere)
Decibel Magazine (Video Premiere)
Metal Sucks (Full Album Premiere)
Invisible Oranges (Track Premiere)
Metal Injection (Matt Bacon's Top 20 Albums 2020)
Decibel Magazine (Track Premiere)
Metal Injection (Track Premiere)
Decibel Magazine (Video Premiere)
Metal Sucks (Full Album Premiere)
Invisible Oranges (Track Premiere)
Metal Injection (Matt Bacon's Top 20 Albums 2020)
Exclusive
Signed CDs (Digipak) and Vinyl can be ordered now; each copy is signed by all four band members (Andromeda Anarchia, Zachary Ezrin, Darren Hanson and Brendan McGowan).
Available here:
Signed CD/Vinyl
Bandcamp Folterkammer/Imperial Triumphant
Signed CDs (Digipak) and Vinyl can be ordered now; each copy is signed by all four band members (Andromeda Anarchia, Zachary Ezrin, Darren Hanson and Brendan McGowan).
Available here:
Signed CD/Vinyl
Bandcamp Folterkammer/Imperial Triumphant
Video Reviews
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Merchandise
Band Shirts
LEATHER SERMON - SACRIFICE
Band Shirts
LEATHER SERMON - SACRIFICE
NOW AVAILABLE @ GILEAD MEDIA
In stock & shipping now!
This is ONLY available via GILEAD MEDIA website at this time.
Printed on Gildan HAMMER shirts (this is super similar to the Hanes Beefy Ts everyone loves these days) with water-based discharge ink at Pyre press. Size chart with measurements in the product photos.
SACRIFICE SHIRT
LEATHER SERMON SHIRT
In stock & shipping now!
This is ONLY available via GILEAD MEDIA website at this time.
Printed on Gildan HAMMER shirts (this is super similar to the Hanes Beefy Ts everyone loves these days) with water-based discharge ink at Pyre press. Size chart with measurements in the product photos.
SACRIFICE SHIRT
LEATHER SERMON SHIRT