ERSHETU premiere 'Carmen Funebre'

"Les morts sont des invisibles, mais non des absents." (Victor Hugo)

One year after the release of "黄泉 / Yomi" — a work that explored the death folklore of Japanese Shinto — ERSHETU unveil a new, self-contained composition. 'Carmen Funebre' finds the ensemble, led by principal composer Sacr alongside conceptualist/lyricist Void (DMP) and vocalist/guitarist Vindsval (BLUT AUS NORD, FORHIST), building upon an immortal classical melody to conjure a malevolent piece of cinematic Black Metal.

Cover artwork: Maciej Kamuda

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Perfectly timed for November 1st, the day of the dead, 'Carmen Funebre' is based on the renowned 'Funeral March' by Frédéric Chopin, the third movement of his 1837 Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor. ERSHETU take the Polish composer's legendary melodic theme on a twisted and layered trip into a labyrinthine death-chamber of orthodox Black Metal malevolence, Latin-derived choral grandeur, stately piano flourishes, sacred solemnity and reverent darkness.

Conceptualist Void (DMP) comments:

"Today, we reveal the first chapter of a new series which will run in parallel to our main discography — heartfelt homages to the timeless genius of humanity's greatest composers, crafted with genuine passion and reverence."

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Moreover, ERSHETU's first two albums – "Xibalba" and "黄泉 / Yomi" – are available to order on CD & LP (including merch) from our EU, US and Bandcamp shops.