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To inject some positivity into the conversation, here’s our second question. We’re curious to know the opposite perspective. ✌️ ![]()
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In your opinion, which band is the most UNDERRATED?![]()
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A very nice review from French Metallian Magazine! 🙏 Read it in full in the Feb/ Mar issue (№ 151)!![]()
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"An immersive and profound album that confirms The Holeum’s uniqueness in the contemporary metal scene... A very pleasant surprise that you should definitely listen to!" - 5/6 Points![]()
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"Ensis" out in one week on March 20th, 2026 as Ltd. Vinyl LP, CD Digipak and Digital. Pre-Order / Pre-Save now: orcd.co/theholeum_ensis![]()
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Alright, friends, we’re curious to learn more about you and your musical preferences.![]()
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To that end, we’ve created a short questionnaire for you.![]()
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Our first question is: Which band, in your opinion, is the most overrated in any genre?![]()
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We bring the popcorn 🍿 and you bring the answers in the comments below 👇 ![]()
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Avertat announce debut album DEAD END LIFE. Pre-Order / Pre-Save now: orcd.co/avertat_del ![]()
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"Dead End Life" to be released April 24th (Digital), May 29th (CD Digipak).![]()
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When Sebastian Görlach parted ways with Décembre Noir in the spring of 2024, the decision did not mark the end of his musical journey. Instead, it opened the space he needed for a creative new beginning – or rather, a return to the very essence of what had always drawn him to metal. With AVERTAT, the musician from Thuringia reconnects with his roots and the holistic songwriting approach that defined DÉCEMBRE NOIR.![]()
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The debut album “Dead End Life” lives up to its title: bleak, oppressive, and unflinchingly honest. The already released track “[7]” deals with vigilante justice in the aftermath of a horrific act of violence. Other songs explore the darker sides of human nature, trauma, and emotional scars. The band’s blend of melodic death metal and crushing doom provides the ideal sonic landscape for these themes – heavy, atmospheric, and relentlessly somber.�![]()
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While parallels to DÉCEMBRE NOIR are unmistakable, AVERTAT offers a distinctly different perspective on death‑doom. A key factor is the involvement of vocalist Enrico Langguth, who did not come from a metal background, even though his performance on “Dead End Life” suggests otherwise. His expressive, emotionally charged delivery adds a fresh dimension to the genre, while Sebastian Görlach contributes the deep growls, creating a dynamic interplay that amplifies the album’s emotional weight.�![]()
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AVERTAT is not a side path or a nostalgic echo of past work. It is a fully realized artistic statement – raw, personal, and uncompromising. With “Dead End Life”, Görlach enters a new creative chapter, driven by the same forces that have always defined his relationship with metal: emotional truth, atmospheric depth, and the ability to transform darkness into sound.![]()
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All music and lyrics by Sebastian Görlach ![]()
Drum Edit, Mix & Master by Kevin Klein Audio / Kevin Kleinschmidt![]()
Cover Photo Stephan Wolff![]()
Artwork & Layout: Johnny Doe![]()
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