AKHLYS present new video

Last July, oneiric Black Metal entity AKHLYS unveiled their formidable fourth opus, "House of the Black Geminus" – a stunning successor to the lauded "Melinoë". Now, in collaboration with visual artist Chthonia (YouTube, Instagram, Bandcamp), the band conjures a haunting visual accompaniment to deepen the song’s dark and otherworldly aura.

Initially conceived to enhance AKHLYS’ live rituals, these abyssal visuals possess a standalone power – intensifying the atmosphere and amplifying the song’s lyrical resonance.

Composer Naas Alcameth (NIGHTBRINGER, AORATOS) reflects:

"The lyrics for 'Through the Abyssal Door' were written by my friend, Richard Gavin, an author of occult literature and horror fiction ("The Benighted Path", "The Infernal Masque"). We had discussed the concepts behind the album and the role of each track within the album's hierarchical structure. Overall, the track emphasises the idea of "katabasis" within the framework of an initiatic dream, symbolized as a descent towards the "cellar" of the House."

Richard Gavin adds:

"It is basically a two-part poem: one from the perspective of the house's occupant, the next from the perspective of the Other itself."

Delve into "House of the Black Geminus" in full below, or stream it across all major platforms:

Following their lauded appearance at the UK’s prestigious Fortress Festival (see photos here), AKHLYS will next perform in Istanbul, Turkey on October 25th. Further live manifestations will be revealed soon.