Published: August 12, 2024
Iconic Dutch black/death metallers GOD DETHRONED shed light on a biblical chronicle with the title track and second single from their upcoming studio album, The Judas Paradox which is set to be released on September 6, 2024 through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).
The opening track of the album draws listeners into a perilous abyss filled with betrayal, presenting the narrative from Judas' perspective. This gradually intensifying song weaves the apostle's account of the historical events involving Jesus, who refutes the unfounded accusations against one of his nearest disciples, expressed through murmuring choral chants.
Vocalist/guitarist Henri "The Serpent King" Sattler explains, "The title track of the album! The song talks about Judas Iscariot, who speaks about the events surrounding the betrayal of Jesus Christ from his point of view. It's a topic which holds the world in its grip since the story became public knowledge. Musically it's the most atmospheric and melody driven song on the album."
The Judas Paradox was produced by the band themselves, with mixing being handled by their very own singer/guitarist Henri. Tony Lindgren, who previously worked with scene greats such as OPETH, AMORPHIS, ENSLAVED, KATATONIA, KREATOR and SEPULTURA, took over mastering duties at Fascination Street Studios, rounding off the grandly sinister sound of The Judas Paradox.
GOD DETHRONED's first touring leg under the banner of The Judas Paradox will lead them through Europe with BATUSHKA and VLTIMAS this autumn. The original routing has recently been expanded by ten more dates; the updated overview can be found below!
GOD DETHRONED live:
20.07.2024 DE Weil am Rhein - Baden in Blut Metal Open Air
03.08.2024 PT Vagos - Vagos Metal Fest
"Epic Prophecy For Europe"
w/ BATUSHKA, VLTIMAS
26.09.2024 RO Bucharest - Metal Gates Festival (Warm-Up Party)
27.09.2024 BG Sofia - Mixtape 5
28.09.2024 AT Vienna - Szene
30.09.2024 AT Graz - Explosiv
01.10.2024 CZ Ostrava - Barrák Music Club
03.10.2024 HU Budapest - A38
04.10.2024 IT San Donà di Piave (VE) - Revolver Club
05.10.2024 IT Rome - Traffic Live
06.10.2024 IT Paderno Dugnano (MI) - Slaughter Club
08.10.2024 DE Leipzig - Hellraiser
09.10.2024 CH Lucerne - Schüür
10.10.2024 DE Mannheim - MS Connexion Complex
12.10.2024 UK Manchester - Academy 3
13.10.2024 UK Bristol - Thekla
14.10.2024 IE Dublin - The Academy
15.10.2024 UK Belfast - Limelight 2
18.10.2024 UK Sheffield - Corporation
20.10.2024 UK London - The Underworld Camden
24.10.2024 DE Herford - KulturWerk
GOD DETHRONED are:
Henri Sattler | vocals, guitars
Jeroen Pomper | vocals, bass
Dave Meester | guitars
Frank Skillpero | drums
