Swedish atmospheric black steel band Wormwood have unveiled The Star, the climactic conclusion to their critically acclaimed conceptual sequence referred to as the Trilogy of Demise. Following the historic tragedy explored in Nattarvet and the apocalyptic themes of Arkivet, The Star marks the band’s most bold and profound work thus far — the symbolic ultimate breath of a cosmos that, because the band boldly suggests, we could by no means have deserved.
The Star picks up the conceptual torch the place its predecessors left off. Whereas Nattarvet unearthed the grim actuality of the 19th-century Nordic famine and Arkivet delved into humanity’s inevitable collapse, The Star ventures far past Earthly confines. The album paints a harrowing but surprisingly lovely portrait of a dying universe, inviting listeners to witness the grand finale of existence by Wormwood’s signature mix of melodic black steel, atmospheric layering, and poetic lyricism.
Frontman 9 explains: “The Star is the final gasp of a universe we did not deserve. With this album, we invite our followers to affix us on a cosmic odyssey, exploring the depths of despair and the peace that follows. It is the conclusion of a trilogy, a narrative we have been wanting to share.”
The Star was blended and mastered by famend Swedish steel producer Sverker Widgren (Diabolical, ex-Centinex, and so forth.). Take a look at the one “Thousand Doorless Rooms” under in all its depressing glory, and possibly do it late at night time – actually finish your day on a bummer. Pre-orders for The Star can be found right here.
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