HATRED REIGNS - Forges A Path of Extreme Musical Mastery With “Departing Acheron”


Hatred Reigns, an uncompromising force hailing from the Ottawa Capital Region of Ontario introduced themselves with force back in 2018 with their concept debut “Realm I: Affliction”, which ushered listeners into the depths of Hell. This year, they will continue their descent with "Awaken The Ancients", the first single being “Departing Acheron” presented now with a music video. The lyrics on the album are inspired by the film “What Dreams May Come”, the novels Dante’s “Inferno”, John Milton’s “Paradise Lost”, and the mental anguish and exploits that many of us experience but choose life vs succumbing to the ever-looming darkness. The band comments on the meaning behind the single:

“Approaching the shores of Necropia, the realm of judgment, the vessel sails closer to its destination. The Ancients intensify their efforts to deceive and ensnare the voyagers. Their intention is to imprison these souls, subjecting them to a fate dictated by the Ancients themselves, just before they face their ultimate judgment.”

Watch and listen to "Departing Archeron" via its premiere on Slam Worldwide below!

With an exceptional lineup comprising Mitchi Dimitriadis on vocals, Jeff Calder on guitars, Adam Semler on bass, and Neil Grandy on drums, Hatred Reigns fuses both old-school death metal and new-school tech elements, each song they create is unique and full of beastly hammered drums, brutal aggressive guitars, sonic booming bass, and demonic vocals appealing to a diverse audience.

Prepare to be transported on an unparalleled auditory journey with Hatred Reigns' upcoming release, "Awaken The Ancients", set to unleash its sonic might on December 1st, 2023.

Recommended for fans of Cryptopsy, Suffocation, and Origin, "Awaken The Ancients" is available pre-order / pre-save at the following links:

Digital - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hatredreigns/awaken-the-ancients

Bandcamp - https://hatredreigns.bandcamp.com


Track Listing:​

1. Awaken The Ancients (5:20) 
2. Pain Leads To Nothingness (3:16) 
3. To Depths Unknown (2:40) 
4. Obsolarium (2:36) 
5. Ushered By Charon (5:23) 
6. Planes Divide (3:47) 
7. Absentia (4:58) 
8. Departing Acheron (3:43)

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