SELBST release "Despondency Chord Progressions"

"After so long I have discovered that some doors are not meant to be opened,
with all this suffering that I could have avoided in sight,
but I concurrently longed..." ('Chant Of Self-Confrontation')

Since 2010, Latin American multi-instrumentalist and composer N. has been meticulously forging tumultuous and alienated Black Metal as SELBST. Following an initial demo tape and various splits/EPs, the band released two remarkable albums: "Selbst" (2017) and DMP-debut "Relatos de angustia" (2020). Now with the release of magnificent third opus, "Despondency Chord Progressions", SELBST delve deeper still, refining and assertively navigating the complex currents of their already intricate sound.

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SELBST still rain down tumultuous hammer blows - their trademark 'dissonant' Black Metal intensity remains - but these now share equal space with elevated songwriting, assured vocal work, richly intricate musicality and mellifluous leads of the highest quality, glued together by a pristine drum performance from Jonathan Heredia (AVERSIO HUMANITATIS, ETERNAL STORM).

Mastermind N. comments on the release:

"I believe that previously my music was a bit more 'linear.' Now there is more presence of elements like clean vocals, there's a track sung entirely in Spanish by myself (something that my first vocalist had done before), and I even dared to make a completely acoustic track (something that I had been considering for a long time). Recording this album was very interesting, and besides what I mentioned earlier, each song represented a different challenge, and the mood for each one was very special. Every release a band makes should be an experience to explore new elements and push their boundaries, in my opinion."

"Despondency Chord Progressions" has received praise by metal press:

"This movingly dynamic album sees the band deepening their sound with beautifully flowing arrangements, impassioned melodies, and intricate musicality." (Idioteq)

"All that remains to be said is that "Despondency Chord Progressions" is a work that delivers from start to finish – highly recommended! 8,8/10 points" (Metallerium)

"Anyone who wants to listen to contemporary, dissonant, and original Black Metal full of energy and with genuine gravitas should definitely give this album a chance." (Vampster.com)

SELBST's third album, "Despondency Chord Progressions," is released on CD, vinyl, tape, and digital. A new t-shirt design accompanies the launch. Orders are possible through our EU, US (no merch), and Bandcamp stores.