Operatic black metal band FOLTERKAMMER are proud to announce that they have signed a deal with Century Media Records! 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."
Their new album Weibermacht is now available on all streaming services.
Their new album Weibermacht is now available on all streaming services.
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“Weibermacht is an utterly sensational record that has the balls to try something different. An exquisitely
powerful yet focused album, Weibermacht is an amazing experience.”
therazorsedge.rocks
"What FOLTERKAMMER deliver on Weibermacht is simply fantastic in many ways. It starts with the music (...)
Black metal, classical and jazzy sounds are artfully interwoven, which also extends to the vocals (...) These
elements create a rather unique wall of sound, which in a weird way sounds like a state opera and an
underground club at the same time. (...) Musically interesting and sophisticated? Check. Innovative
theme? Check. Not generic? Check, check, double check. (…) FOLTERKAMMER produce absolute niche
music, but it tastes excellent even without a preference for a "lacquer and leather" mistress in the neck."
SLAM Magazine
“From the moment I heard the first few bars of the opening track my jaw was firmly on the floor, and it
didn’t move for the duration of the whole album. For me “Weibermacht” will be one of the albums of the
year and has already taken its rightful place near the top of my personal list. I have no hesitation in highly
recommending this release to you all!”
Female Fronted Power
“An album to believe there is something wicked going on with Black Metal and Classical music.
“Weibermacht” is the perfect blend of both plus all the wicked and eerie atmospheres both genres deliver.
P.S.: Pay attention the cover of Velvet’s Underground’s “Venus In Furs.” Unbeatable!”
Metal Addicts
“Es ist ein grandioses, schillerndes und vielschichtiges Album geworden, das niemals langweilig wird,
einmusikalisches Feuerwerk und ein intellektueller Genuß, aber, mindestens genauso wichtig, eine ebenso
provokante wie lusterfüllte feministisch-gesellschaftspolitische Platte, der sicherlich noch bis weit über das
Jahresende hinaus feierlich gedacht werden wird. Und natürlich warten wir auf eine Fortsetzung, denn die
Welt braucht noch viel mehr ‚Weibermacht’!”
Metallosophy
"“Weibermacht” is not just an album; it’s an experience, one that will resonate with fans and newcomers
alike, leaving a lasting impression that is hard to shake. Its bold experimentation with style and sound makes
it a standout album of the year."
Lots Of Muzik
“Awesome!!! By the way, that applies to the whole album.”
Time For Metal, translated from German
“Une fois la surprise de ses accents théâtraux passée, Folterkammer n’aura aucun mal à nous captiver et à
nous maltraiter à sa guise. Weibermacht adopte les codes du Black Metal, du Metal Symphonique et du
BDSM pour les nouer avec précaution.”
Acta Infernalis
“Folterkammer’s music likely won’t appeal to wide swaths of the metal world due to its unconventional
approach and sound, but those who connect to this are bound to go in hard, because it really is that
good. From Anarchia’s mix of operatic singing to her sinister shrieks and the band’s fiery accompaniment,
this record will leave listeners quivering, shaking, maybe a little aroused. This is a huge step up from their
great debut album, and it’s something that’s going to stick in your sweat and saliva for a long time to
come.”
Meat Mead Metal
“While bands like Cradle of Filth and Therion have incorporated vocal operatics for decades, none of them
have had a singer like Andromeda Anarchia at their disposal. Part Nina Hagen, part Joan Sutherland, part
Diamanda Galás, Anarchia’s four octave range really is something to behold as she hits notes with
precision and perfect clarity, and conjures tortured, inhuman shrieks like an enraged banshee. (…)
Although the market for whips, chains, opera and black metal might be a little niche, the results on
Weibermacht are stunning.”
Ghost Cult Magazine
“Weibermacht is such a step up from the band's debut album. Folterkammer delivers such a
unique take on black metal. With the impressive and astounding vocals of Anarchia and
the heavy and brutal black metal aggression from the band, this black metal burlesque
show is a real treat for the listener. A band pushing what black metal can be, and not
putting themselves in a box, which more bands are doing with the genre. I am excited to
see where this band goes from here with their sound and their live performance.”
This Day In Metal
“In conclusion, Weibermacht is an utterly sensational record that has the balls to try something different.
Knowing they have guitarist Zachary Ezrin among their ranks, who work is synonymous with Imperial
Triumphant and the sender side of extreme metal, I am not surprised with how Folterkammer’s second full
length album sounds. This is one of the most unique and captivating albums I’ve heard in some time, and
likely will remain in my memory long after this review goes live. There are few comparisons one can make to
Weibermacht; it manages to be a thoroughly satisfying black metal record yet still invoke the avant-garde
fashion its songwriting vies for. It perfectly embodies the Germanic Expressionism that was so prevalent in
the early twentieth century and I can easily imagine this being an alternate soundtrack to Fritz Lang’s own
1927 masterpiece Metropolis, such is the German vibe this record possesses. If Fleshgod Apocalypse is an
orchestra, Folterkammer is that European Opera. An exquisitely powerful yet focused album, Weibermacht
is an amazing experience.”
The Razor’s Edge
“’Weibermacht’ de Folterkammer es un disco fresco dentro del Black Metal, donde la personalidad de
Andrómeda es fuertísima para darle el sonido que ahora esta banda posee. Lo cual me hace ver
nuevamente con buenos ojos al Black Metal este 2024, y no solo con copias de Dissection por todos lados
can mascaras o capuchas, o por lo menos no sentir que se están acuchillando con lo depressive o post
pop indie black metal. Un disco que sale del molde y hay mucho para explorar, y los posiciona mejor.”
Metallerium
“Here's the rub: Weibermacht is actually extremely good.”
DECIBEL Magazine
“If there is one album you must hear in 2024, make it this one.”
The Miserable Metal Mind Podcast
"This record showcases the heights of art that black metal can achieve!"
Metal Digest
"I have to say that this kind of black metal is completely different and it's something extraordinary thanks to
singer Andromeda Anarchia alone."
FFM-Rock
"'Weibermacht' is an album that is unlike anything I've heard before, and in a very positive sense!"
Obliveon, translated from German
“Black metal is expertly blended with classical and baroque to create a unique and compelling musical
palette. Anarchia is a powerhouse vocalist who is extremely versatile, displaying glass-shattering operatic
soprano alongside melodic singing, harsh growls and spoken word, often using all those styles in a single
track […]. Folterkammer are not your typical symphonic black metal band, with Weibermacht showing a
unique approach and flawless execution.”
Heavy Music HQ
“The woman is a tour-de-force, no two ways about it, a hellcat in nine-inch heels who will purr with
contentment as she licks your blood from underneath her fingernails.”
New Noise Magazine
“Art? Yes, definitely, both in terms of the songwriting and the passionate performance. "Weibermacht" is
very powerful indeed - even if not everyone will like it. But the creators will know that too, and they
probably won't care. Because that's the only way to make your thing and a thing like this possible in the first
place and also achieve it.”
Power Metal Webzine
“The darkly erotic Weibermacht is the band’s second album, and it’s a breathtaking blend of jagged black
metal riffage and piercing operatic vocals.”
The Best Metal on Bandcamp April 2024
“Again, there is not enough praise in the world to give for how special and creatively masterminded the
music of Folterkammer truly is. For beautiful songs that are as dark and raw as an old troll’s cave in the
winter’s night, Cryptic Rock gives Weibermacht 5 out of 5 stars.”
Cryptic Rock
“Weibermacht (female power) and is classical compositions are well suited to the Germanic tongue that is
delivered with such power and authority. It is an album that will leave you reeling with its passion and a
sense of vileness and darkness that is inherit within the album complete with “Venus In Furs” from the Velvet
Underground as a unique finisher. Breathtaking and containing a vocal performance that needs to be
heard to be believed, Folterkammer defy all expectations.”
Metal-Roos
“It’s fairly dramatic as black metal goes, with a stunning vocal performance switching between snarls and
pure opera, and an overall solemn tone, but the rhythms play a big role in alternating between different
moods, which shows a very flexible approach to the genre that feels highly refreshing.”
The Metal Dispatch, Weekly Rundown April 2024
powerful yet focused album, Weibermacht is an amazing experience.”
therazorsedge.rocks
"What FOLTERKAMMER deliver on Weibermacht is simply fantastic in many ways. It starts with the music (...)
Black metal, classical and jazzy sounds are artfully interwoven, which also extends to the vocals (...) These
elements create a rather unique wall of sound, which in a weird way sounds like a state opera and an
underground club at the same time. (...) Musically interesting and sophisticated? Check. Innovative
theme? Check. Not generic? Check, check, double check. (…) FOLTERKAMMER produce absolute niche
music, but it tastes excellent even without a preference for a "lacquer and leather" mistress in the neck."
SLAM Magazine
“From the moment I heard the first few bars of the opening track my jaw was firmly on the floor, and it
didn’t move for the duration of the whole album. For me “Weibermacht” will be one of the albums of the
year and has already taken its rightful place near the top of my personal list. I have no hesitation in highly
recommending this release to you all!”
Female Fronted Power
“An album to believe there is something wicked going on with Black Metal and Classical music.
“Weibermacht” is the perfect blend of both plus all the wicked and eerie atmospheres both genres deliver.
P.S.: Pay attention the cover of Velvet’s Underground’s “Venus In Furs.” Unbeatable!”
Metal Addicts
“Es ist ein grandioses, schillerndes und vielschichtiges Album geworden, das niemals langweilig wird,
einmusikalisches Feuerwerk und ein intellektueller Genuß, aber, mindestens genauso wichtig, eine ebenso
provokante wie lusterfüllte feministisch-gesellschaftspolitische Platte, der sicherlich noch bis weit über das
Jahresende hinaus feierlich gedacht werden wird. Und natürlich warten wir auf eine Fortsetzung, denn die
Welt braucht noch viel mehr ‚Weibermacht’!”
Metallosophy
"“Weibermacht” is not just an album; it’s an experience, one that will resonate with fans and newcomers
alike, leaving a lasting impression that is hard to shake. Its bold experimentation with style and sound makes
it a standout album of the year."
Lots Of Muzik
“Awesome!!! By the way, that applies to the whole album.”
Time For Metal, translated from German
“Une fois la surprise de ses accents théâtraux passée, Folterkammer n’aura aucun mal à nous captiver et à
nous maltraiter à sa guise. Weibermacht adopte les codes du Black Metal, du Metal Symphonique et du
BDSM pour les nouer avec précaution.”
Acta Infernalis
“Folterkammer’s music likely won’t appeal to wide swaths of the metal world due to its unconventional
approach and sound, but those who connect to this are bound to go in hard, because it really is that
good. From Anarchia’s mix of operatic singing to her sinister shrieks and the band’s fiery accompaniment,
this record will leave listeners quivering, shaking, maybe a little aroused. This is a huge step up from their
great debut album, and it’s something that’s going to stick in your sweat and saliva for a long time to
come.”
Meat Mead Metal
“While bands like Cradle of Filth and Therion have incorporated vocal operatics for decades, none of them
have had a singer like Andromeda Anarchia at their disposal. Part Nina Hagen, part Joan Sutherland, part
Diamanda Galás, Anarchia’s four octave range really is something to behold as she hits notes with
precision and perfect clarity, and conjures tortured, inhuman shrieks like an enraged banshee. (…)
Although the market for whips, chains, opera and black metal might be a little niche, the results on
Weibermacht are stunning.”
Ghost Cult Magazine
“Weibermacht is such a step up from the band's debut album. Folterkammer delivers such a
unique take on black metal. With the impressive and astounding vocals of Anarchia and
the heavy and brutal black metal aggression from the band, this black metal burlesque
show is a real treat for the listener. A band pushing what black metal can be, and not
putting themselves in a box, which more bands are doing with the genre. I am excited to
see where this band goes from here with their sound and their live performance.”
This Day In Metal
“In conclusion, Weibermacht is an utterly sensational record that has the balls to try something different.
Knowing they have guitarist Zachary Ezrin among their ranks, who work is synonymous with Imperial
Triumphant and the sender side of extreme metal, I am not surprised with how Folterkammer’s second full
length album sounds. This is one of the most unique and captivating albums I’ve heard in some time, and
likely will remain in my memory long after this review goes live. There are few comparisons one can make to
Weibermacht; it manages to be a thoroughly satisfying black metal record yet still invoke the avant-garde
fashion its songwriting vies for. It perfectly embodies the Germanic Expressionism that was so prevalent in
the early twentieth century and I can easily imagine this being an alternate soundtrack to Fritz Lang’s own
1927 masterpiece Metropolis, such is the German vibe this record possesses. If Fleshgod Apocalypse is an
orchestra, Folterkammer is that European Opera. An exquisitely powerful yet focused album, Weibermacht
is an amazing experience.”
The Razor’s Edge
“’Weibermacht’ de Folterkammer es un disco fresco dentro del Black Metal, donde la personalidad de
Andrómeda es fuertísima para darle el sonido que ahora esta banda posee. Lo cual me hace ver
nuevamente con buenos ojos al Black Metal este 2024, y no solo con copias de Dissection por todos lados
can mascaras o capuchas, o por lo menos no sentir que se están acuchillando con lo depressive o post
pop indie black metal. Un disco que sale del molde y hay mucho para explorar, y los posiciona mejor.”
Metallerium
“Here's the rub: Weibermacht is actually extremely good.”
DECIBEL Magazine
“If there is one album you must hear in 2024, make it this one.”
The Miserable Metal Mind Podcast
"This record showcases the heights of art that black metal can achieve!"
Metal Digest
"I have to say that this kind of black metal is completely different and it's something extraordinary thanks to
singer Andromeda Anarchia alone."
FFM-Rock
"'Weibermacht' is an album that is unlike anything I've heard before, and in a very positive sense!"
Obliveon, translated from German
“Black metal is expertly blended with classical and baroque to create a unique and compelling musical
palette. Anarchia is a powerhouse vocalist who is extremely versatile, displaying glass-shattering operatic
soprano alongside melodic singing, harsh growls and spoken word, often using all those styles in a single
track […]. Folterkammer are not your typical symphonic black metal band, with Weibermacht showing a
unique approach and flawless execution.”
Heavy Music HQ
“The woman is a tour-de-force, no two ways about it, a hellcat in nine-inch heels who will purr with
contentment as she licks your blood from underneath her fingernails.”
New Noise Magazine
“Art? Yes, definitely, both in terms of the songwriting and the passionate performance. "Weibermacht" is
very powerful indeed - even if not everyone will like it. But the creators will know that too, and they
probably won't care. Because that's the only way to make your thing and a thing like this possible in the first
place and also achieve it.”
Power Metal Webzine
“The darkly erotic Weibermacht is the band’s second album, and it’s a breathtaking blend of jagged black
metal riffage and piercing operatic vocals.”
The Best Metal on Bandcamp April 2024
“Again, there is not enough praise in the world to give for how special and creatively masterminded the
music of Folterkammer truly is. For beautiful songs that are as dark and raw as an old troll’s cave in the
winter’s night, Cryptic Rock gives Weibermacht 5 out of 5 stars.”
Cryptic Rock
“Weibermacht (female power) and is classical compositions are well suited to the Germanic tongue that is
delivered with such power and authority. It is an album that will leave you reeling with its passion and a
sense of vileness and darkness that is inherit within the album complete with “Venus In Furs” from the Velvet
Underground as a unique finisher. Breathtaking and containing a vocal performance that needs to be
heard to be believed, Folterkammer defy all expectations.”
Metal-Roos
“It’s fairly dramatic as black metal goes, with a stunning vocal performance switching between snarls and
pure opera, and an overall solemn tone, but the rhythms play a big role in alternating between different
moods, which shows a very flexible approach to the genre that feels highly refreshing.”
The Metal Dispatch, Weekly Rundown April 2024
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
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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
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This is ONLY available via GILEAD MEDIA website at this time.
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