As August 30th approaches it’s only a matter of weeks before AMIENSUS conclude their epic masterpiece ‘Reclamation’ with the release of Part 2. Continuing where the April’s release left off, ‘Reclamation Pt. II’ brings more lush, panoramic epics blending harsh conditions with chilling melodies and triumphant sorrows from the Midwestern Progressive/Black Metal band.
To give further evidence check out today’s single release of “Decaying God Child” on all streaming/download digital platforms, or watch the track’s visualizer HERE https://youtu.be/ix0W0h5M0tQ
“’Decaying God Child’ explores new territory we’ve been hesitant to explore in past releases, but have always been influenced by,” explains singer/guitarist James Benson. “It is also heavily influenced by our love of Original Soundtracks.”
“Decaying God Child” and its previous single release “The Distance” (featuring Borknagar’s Lars Nedland on guest vocals) https://youtu.be/OtrenFlgUlU both hail from ‘Reclamation Pt. II’ (out Aug 30th) on Digital, CD and limited-edition (300) opaque white colored vinyl. Pre-order now at https://lnk.to/amiensus2
“We are very excited to share the final chapter of ‘Reclamation’ with you all. While each part is in itself a story, Part II concludes the final chapters of a very important revolution within the story of Amiensus,” elaborates James. “We hope everyone who has followed, or waited to listen to ‘Reclamation,’ can give Part I and II a listen in its entirety to experience the full story, aptly captured by Aria Fawn Art cover artwork.”
James, who also fronts Midwest post-black metal operatives CHROME WAVES, is joined in AMIENSUS with GHOST BATH drummer Chris Piette plus guitarists Alec Rozsa, Kelsey Roe and bassist Todd Farnham.
AMIENSUS formed in Minnesota in 2010 as a project amongst friends, who self-released an EP that same year. It took 3 years for the band to develop into a full group that included expanding their lineup way beyond state lines to find the right talents and mindsets and release the atmospheric black metal must-have album ‘Restoration’ in 2013. Two years later AMIENSUS were back with the more polished and well-received ‘Ascension,’ which introduced Alec and Todd to the ranks. 2017 marked the release of the lengthy EP, ‘All Paths Lead To Death’ (Apathia/Black Lion Records) which saw the band drop some of the heavy orchestration in favor of more melodic death and black metal passages and introduced Chris. In 2020 AMIENSUS signed with Transcending Records to release the heralded ‘Abreaction,’ which now also included Kelsey. That same lineup remains and has recorded ‘Reclamation.’
See what some have written in reference to ‘Reclamation’…
“Easily the group’s best album yet, demonstrating that they more than deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as their more prominent peers… Agalloch, Alcest, Borknagar and Enslaved. – No Clean Singing
“This is an auditory journey like no other—a fusion of raging, intense black metal with glorious melodies that will ignite your soul. It’s a sonic tempest, a whirlwind of ferocity and beauty that will leave you breathless and exhilarated. You’ll be engulfed in the raw power of black metal, with blistering riffs and thunderous drums. Yet within, melodies soar and cascade, weaving a tapestry of beauty and emotion that transcends the brutality of the music. This is an early contender for “Album of the Year” for sure.” – Metal Temple
“An impressive album that shows all of AMIENSUS’ finest features and builds them to a level that the band has not achieved previously, Reclamation part 1 builds further anticipation for its second half, while reminding the metal community that they are still one of the underground’s best kept secrets. Black, death, prog, folk – whatever your flavor, you are going to find plenty of content with Reclamation that will leave you incredibly impressed even if you are already familiar with the band. AMIENSUS have a poignant and genre-pushing masterpiece in their hands… it will more than satiate anyone looking for high quality extreme metal that tosses the traditional boundaries aside for something insightful and far more unique. – Dead Rhetoric
More information on AMIENSUS visit –
www.facebook.com/amiensus
www.instagram.com/amiensus
www.amiensus.bandcamp.com
www.m-theoryaudio.com
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