AKHLYS unveil new video

"Protean labyrinth
Of deathly shadows
I am the wanderer
Within Phobetor's halls" ('Maze of Phobetor')

On 2024 fourth album "House of the Black Geminus", oneiric Black Metal entity AKHLYS took listeners on an intensely haunting trip into the heart of darkness. Steeped in symbolism and arcane significance, the album once again reflects the profound immersion of mastermind Naas Alcameth (AORATOS, BESTIA ARCANA, NIGHTBRINGER) in esoteric and mystical traditions.

In collaboration with visual artist Chthonia (YouTube, Instagram, Bandcamp), AKHLYS proudly unveil a menacing new visual companion for the crushing track 'Maze of Phobetor'.

Originally conceived as an extension of AKHLYS' live rituals, these abyssal visuals have evolved into a powerful standalone work – heightening the atmosphere and deepening the song's lyrical impact.

Naas Alcameth offers the following reflection:

"'Maze of Phobetor' closes out the first act of the album, which is symbolically relegated to the "hearth". The lyrics reflect a manic and ecstatic state of dread, slowly transforming into a mode of 'other-becoming' within the presence of the numinous. It represents a penultimate moment before the descent into the underworld (the cellar). This is all poetically reflected through symbols such as protean, maze-like hallways, shifting structures, sentient shadows, and an ominous, awaiting door."

Listen to "House of the Black Geminus" in full below, or stream across all major platforms. The album is available on CD and vinyl via our EU, US and Bandcamp shops!

AKHLYS also recently announced the upcoming Age of Phobetor tour, set to traverse Europe and neighbouring regions this October. Encompassing 15 performances across 10 countries, the tour will showcase acclaimed latest opus, "House of the Black Geminus", alongside works from their storied discography. Find all dates here:

AKHLYS – AGE OF PHOBETOR TOUR 2025 (w/ SISYPHEAN & FIDES INVERSA)

10.10.2025 | Wroclaw (Poland) – Klub Łącznik (+ SISYPHEAN) [info]
11.10.2025 | Vilnius (Lithuania) – nArauti (+ SISYPHEAN) [info]
12.10.2025 | Warsaw (Poland) – Klub Mechanik (+ SISYPHEAN) [info]
13.10.2025 | Krakow (Poland) – Klub Zaścianek (+ SISYPHEAN) [info]
14.10.2025 | Prague (Czechia) – Futurum Music Bar (+ FIDES INVERSA) [info]
15.10.2025 | Leipzig (Germany) – Hellraiser (+ FIDES INVERSA) [info]
16.10.2025 | Erfurt (Germany) – From Hell (+ FIDES INVERSA) [info]
17.10.2025 | Mörlenbach (Germany) – Live Music Hall (+ FIDES INVERSA) [info]
18.10.2025 | Aarburg (Switzerland) – Musigburg (+ FIDES INVERSA) [info]
19.10.2025 | Erba (Italy) – Centrale Rock Pub (+ FIDES INVERSA) [info]
20.10.2025 | Northeastern Italy/Slovenia 
21.10.2025 | Zagreb (Croatia) – Vintage Industrial Bar
22.10.2025 | Budapest (Hungary) – Supersonic - Blue Hell & KVLT
23.10.2025 | Vienna (Austria) – Escape [info]
25.10.2025 | Istanbul (Turkey) – Dorock Heavy Metal Club [info]