NAMEBEARER: Maine Black Metal Duo Formed By Members Of Obsidian Tongue, Obsequiae-Live, And More To Release Industries Of The Fading Sun May 2nd; “Jäätyneen Järven Uumenissa” + Preorders Posted

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Maine-based atmospheric black metal duo NAMEBEARER arrives with Industries Of The Fading Sun.

NAMEBEARER was formed in 2023 as a solo project by founding member Brian Tenison (Eave, Obsidian Tongue-live), with the initial vision focused on crafting a demo driven by raw emotion and unfiltered expression. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Abigor, Circle Of Ouroborus, and Blut Aus Nord, the early stages of the project were marked by a sense of immediacy and atmospheric intensity. The project evolved quickly, however, when fellow Mainer and close friend and collaborator Brendan Hayter (Obsidian Tongue, Obsequiae-live, Thrawsunblat) was brought on board to contribute session drums. This collaboration proved essential, culminating in the release of Demo I, which marked NAMEBEARER’s first steps as a musical entity.

Soon after the demo’s release, Hayter became a full-time member, not only taking on a permanent role behind the drums but also contributing to the band’s expanding sound through contributions of vocals and synthesizers. With both members fully immersed in the creative process, NAMEBEARER embarked on their first complete artistic statement, which now emerges with the new EP, Industries Of The Fading Sun – a work which captures the strong synergy between the duo while exploring new depths of their shared vision.

Shimmering with grim, heavy energy, Industries Of The Fading Sun conjures hazy visions of an apocalyptic world, the two members merging progressive, psychedelic, and atmospheric elements to craft a visceral and immersive sound. Industries Of The Fading Sun envelops listeners in a gripping exploration of a planet teetering on the edge of oblivion. The lyrics were written in English and then translated to Finnish with the assistance of Veera Anttila. Blending their distinct influences with their evolving collaborative energy, NAMEBEARER continues to carve out a space in the musical landscape, where emotional depth and experimental sound converge.

Recorded by the band, Industries Of The Fading Sun was mixed by Brian Tenison and mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios (The Body, Magic Circle, Magrudergrind), and the record is completed with logo, cover art, and layout by Shannon Jordan.

“Jäätyneen Järven Uumenissa” is the first preview of Industries Of The Fading Sun. Tenison reveals, “Roughly translating to ‘Depths of the Frozen Lake,’ ‘Jäätyneen Järven Uumenissa’ is a true representation of the mission behind NAMEBEARER. I am heavily inspired by Finnish underground masters such as Circle of Ouroborus, Kêres, and Cosmic Church, for their ability to create enveloping atmospheres through a truly unique and raw expressive lens. No frills, just honest creation. In writing this EP, my focus was to take note of their accomplishments and let them inform me in the hopes of making an equally effective statement of my own. This song also features the only Finnish singing on the EP. My Finnish is certainly a work in progress, but I took great care in translating the lyrics with a native speaker and working on correct pronunciations. Hopefully I was able to pull it off!”

Listen to NAMEBEARER’s “Jäätyneen Järven Uumenissa” at THIS LOCATION.

Industries Of The Fading Sun will be self-released digitally on May 2nd, with a physical version likely to follow. Preorders are live at Bandcamp HERE.

Additional previews of the record will be issued over the weeks ahead.

Industries Of The Fading Sun Track Listing:
1. Industries Of The Fading Sun
2. Black Vein, Atom Drum
3. Jäätyneen Järven Uumenissa
4. Lumivyöry
5. Crystals Distill To New Earth

NAMEBEARER:
Brian Tenison – guitar, bass, vocals
Brendan Hayter – drums, synth, vocals

https://namebearer.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/namebearer.metal

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