Published: August 26, 2025
Photo Credit: MAAHES
German blackened death metal band Maahes reveal their upcoming studio album Nechacha due out September 19 2025 through Massacre Records promising an intense blend of brutality and atmosphere.
Rising from the depths of the Bavarian Forest, MAAHES return with their second full-length opus "Nechacha" – a record which is heavier, darker, and more orchestral than anything they have released before. Out on September 19, 2025 via Massacre Records, the album will be available as Mediabook, limited vinyl LP, and digital formats.
Named after the flagellum, the ancient Egyptian symbol of dominion held by pharaohs and gods, "Nechacha" marks a new era for MAAHES: epic arrangements, monumental orchestration, and a deeper descent into the blackened void — without abandoning the raw ferocity of their earlier works.
While their 2020 debut "Reincarnation" was firmly rooted in traditional black metal, "Nechacha" expands the band's vision with cinematic scope, reminiscent of early Dimmu Borgir, yet unmistakably forged in the unique atmosphere of MAAHES.
"Nechacha" delves into ancient Egyptian ritual, occultism, divine madness, and the legacy of fallen empires. The eleven tracks move between themes of rebirth and destruction, hubris and devotion, domination and transcendence, shaping a sonic temple where myth and metal collide.
Track listing "Nechacha"
Magic Slave
The Resurrection
Lord of the Underworld
Morbid Love
Cult of the Sun
The Crown and the Sceptre
Keeper of Secrets
Obsidian
Patron Saint of Pharaohs (feat. Lele Habel)
Medusa
Nephthys' Tears (Remixed & Remastered)
"Nechacha" was produced by Thomas Winnerl and Heiko Müller and mixed by Heiko Müller and V. Santura at Woodshed Studios. Marcus Röll / Autumn Arts crafted the cover artwork.
MAAHES live:
27.09.2025 DE - Erfurt , From Hell
04.10.2025 DE – Essen, Turock
17.10.2025 DE – Cham, LA
18.10.2025 DE – Leipzig, Hellraiser
24.10.2025 DE – Bochum, Matrix
25.10.2025 DE - Berlin , Orwohaus
01.11.2025 DE – Herford, Kulturhaus
07.11.2025 DE - Heidelberg, Halle02
21.11.2025 DE - München, Backstage
Formed in 2015 in Grafenau (Bavarian Forest, Germany), MAAHES first explored Greek mythology on their debut EP "Ancient Force" (2016), before fully embracing an Egyptian concept in music, lyrics, and aesthetics. Festival appearances followed at Wolfszeit and Ragnarök (2018).
In 2020, the band signed with MDD Records and released their debut full-length "Reincarnation", followed by extensive touring across clubs, festivals, and Eastern Europe. Performances included Dark Easter Metal Meeting, Barther Metal Open Air, and tours with Eisregen.
With "Nechacha", set for release in September 2025, MAAHES stand ready to ascend to the next level—armed with an album that is at once uncompromisingly black, deeply atmospheric, and conceptually unyielding.
MAAHES are:
Horus – Vocals, Bass
Thot – Backing Vocals, Guitars
Sobek – Drums
