01/16/2025 21:19
Schavot
Schavot: 3rd album 'Verstrikt in halflicht' out soon
With the third full length album 'Verstrikt in halflicht', the one-man black metal project Schavot (Netherlands) delves further again into the twilight world of the past.
The lyrics are inspired by old Dutch folk tales and history, while the music is dark and filled with nostalgia. Multi-instrumentalist Floris was influenced by 90's symphonic black metal bands such as Obtained Enslavement and Emperor and aimed to revive that style. However, many of his own influences were incorporated, giving the album a completely unique identity. As the artwork by none other than Kris Verwimp suggests, atmosphere and nostalgia take center stage on this black metal album. Atmospheric intermezzos blend seamlessly with aggressive passages filled with blast beats and cold screams.
Track listing:
1. Tussen droom en werkelijkheid (04:28)
2. Geestenjacht (05:19)
3. Strijdend voor het bestaan (05:15)
4. Met een haak naar de diepte (04:45)
5. Verzwolgen (04:15)
6. De lantaarn spreekt de weg (05:30)
7. Waar schimmen immer doen (05:07)
8. Geweten geblust met bloed (04:28)
Floris has been active in black metal since the 90's and the 2nd wave style is deeply embedded in his DNA. Bands like Meslamtaea and Asgrauw have secured their place within the Dutch scene. Schavot is a recent addition to Floris' roster and the experience he brings with him is clearly audible. His goal with Schavot is to create music that takes the listener on a journey. Symphonic passages create an emotional rollercoaster, which then brutally disrupted by furious blastbeats and shredding guitars. The unique style and high musical quality makes the project stand out among the current flood of black metal releases on the market.
The album 'Verstrikt in halflicht' was written, recorded and produced by Floris over the course of a year in his home studio. More than before, the symphonic parts came much to the foreground and some songs were even written from keyboards. This has led to fresh inspiration and a wider palette of sounds and atmospheres. However Schavot is a one-man band, Floris asked friends to contribute some lyric fragments, vocal pieces, trumpets and guitar solos. The mastering was provided by Devi Hisgen with partly analog equipment for the desired nostalgic sound.
Credits:
Floris Velthuis – drums, bass, guitars, keys, vocals
Recording and mixing by Floris Velthuis.
Mastering by Devi Hisgen.
Artwork by Kris Verwimp.
Photography by Floris Velthuis.
Lyrics by Floris & Daan Bleumink.
Guests:
Daan Bleumink – backing vocals (grunts – all tracks)
Gerhans Meulenbeld - guitar solos (all tracks)
Izzy Op de Beeck - trumpet on 'Geestenjacht'
Kylie Luisa – spoken words on 'Tussen droom en werkelijkheid'
Esther Haaijman – spoken words on 'Geweten geblust met bloed'
Miranda Visser – spoken words on 'Waar schimmen immer dolen', 'Met een haak naar de diepte' and 'Verzwolgen'
(source: Flamma Nigra PR)