NOCTEM: Iberian Black/Death Metal Practitioners Reveal Title Track Of Forthcoming New Full-Length Via MetalSucks; Credo Certe Ne Cras To See Release October 28th On MNRK Heavy

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Iberian black/death metal practitioners NOCTEM today reveal their latest video for âCredo Certe Ne Cras.â Now playing at MetalSucks, the unholy psalm serves as the title track of the bandâs eagerly awaited new full-length, set for release on October 28th on MNRK Heavy.

In spirit, presentation, and philosophy, NOCTEM shares much in common with Watain, Rotting Christ, Belphegor, and Gorgoroth, while sprouting their own decaying branch of a rotten metal tree. Any extreme band with Spanish-style nylon string guitars in their arsenal owes a sizable debt to them.

The band unveiled its fifth full-length studio album, The Black Consecration, in 2019. New Transcendence declared the offering a âsuperb album, littered with secrets and enticing riffs,â making favorable comparisons to early Emperor and Dark Funeral. Metal Hammer Portugal wrote, âin this particular genre, it is perhaps one of the best Spanish works ever of its kind.â Credo Certe Ne Cras broadens its old-school-sounding predecessor’s raw, filthy fury with bigger production and melody without sacrificing the frostbitten 200 mph winds of anger and blast beats. Indeed, Credo Certe Ne Cras (âI Believe With Certainty That There is No Tomorrowâ) is a true work of art merging the crushing cacophony of angry, adrenaline-fueled lust with newfound sorrows and mournful melodic might. The album demands to be experienced as much as listened to, invoking ritualistic examination.

Elaborates the band of the title track, “We’re excited to finally bring this latest offering from our upcoming new album to our faithful devilish horde! This title track combines various elements of Credo Certe Ne Cras, all within the confines of one song. Play it loud!”

Adds MetalSucks, ââCredo Certe Ne Crasâ is a traditional blackened death metal offering, intertwining melodies with the blast beats and shrieked vocals. Anyone familiar with NOCTEMâs previous work, like 2019âs The Black Consecration, will immediately notice an upgrade in production quality.â

Watch âCredo Certe Ne Crasâ at THIS LOCATION.

View NOCTEMâs previously released video for âWe Are Omegaâ at THIS LOCATION.

Credo Certe Ne Cras will be available on CD, LP, cassette, and digital formats. Find preorder options at THIS LOCATION.

Originating in Valencia, Spain, NOCTEM made their putrid presence felt with the rumble of 2002âs Unholy Blood demo. The God Among Slaves demo followed in 2007, building bloodthirsty anticipation for the bandâs proper full-length debut, Divinity (2009), on Austriaâs Noisehead Records. Metal Blade Records licensed Oblivion (2011) abroad, followed by a deal with Prosthetic Records, which issued Exilium (2014) and Haeresis (2016), a concept album centered on the Spanish Inquisition. (A special ârotten meatâ scented LP edition of Haeresis sold all of its 666 copies in under a week.) The Black Consecration (2019) expanded NOCTEMâs themes of ancient civilizations and dark rites to encompass more of Belethâs philosophy, previously outlined in his first book, 2017âs Codex Ante-Mortem, released the same year as the bandâs homemade beer, A Cruce Salus.

NOCTEMâs union with MNRK Heavy sees them stepping onto the world stage like never before, threatening a full assault. In 2022 and beyond, NOCTEM takes a massive leap forward on their thorn-ridden path, armed with blackened faith and righteous fury, thirsty with unquenchable bloodlust, and prepared to conquer. They arise again without redemption, embracing the chaos of modern times and unafraid of fate.

NOCTEM:
Beleth – vocals
Varu – bass
Voor – drums
Moss – guitars
Tobal – guitars