HATE launches video for 'Sovereign Sanctity'

Created: 13 May 2019 | Written by Edvardsen | Hits: 926

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On June 14th, Hate will release their 11th full-length, Auric Gates of Veles, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Auric Gates of Veles, the band has now launched a video for the first single, "Sovereign Sanctity". Produced by 9LITER FILMY (9literfilmy.pl) and filmed by Błażej Jankowiak, the clip can be viewed below:

Hate's front-man ATF Sinner comments: "Well here it is, the first visual to our new album - 'The Auric Gates of Veles' - for the song, 'Sovereign Sanctity.' We feel the video and the song together pass a story that at once conveys our message universally and yet is full of details and symbolism that tell a deeper story. So instead of me telling you about it, I'll present it to you all with no preface. Just a quick thanks before we start to Błażej Jankowiak and 9LITERFILMY for the massive work done bringing our united vision to life."

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Auric Gates of Veles can be pre-ordered at: metalblade.com/hate - where the record is available in the following formats:

-jewelcase-CD
-limited edition digipak-CD (EU exclusive - includes 2 bonus tracks)
-180g black vinyl (EU exclusive)
-slate blue marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 300 copies)
-white / black marbled vinyl (Napalm exclusive - limited to 200 copies)
-black / white splatter vinyl (EMP exclusive - limited to 100 copies)
-black / white split vinyl (US exclusive - limited to 100 copies)
-grey / black marbled vinyl (US exclusive - limited to 300 copies)
* exclusive bundles with shirts, plus digital options are also available!

Since 1991, Hate have lived up to their name, responsible for some of the angriest and most ruthless death metal unleashed upon the world. With 2017's Tremendum, they took a step toward a darker, more atmospheric, black metal-oriented style and began exploring Slavonic mysticism, and new album Auric Gates Of Veles boldly continues in that direction. "We wanted to go deeper into the subject, both musically and lyrically," asserts vocalist/guitarist ATF Sinner. "We also wanted to record a sharper and better defined rhythm section, a more death metal-oriented one. When it comes to guitar sound, it was meant to be a wall of sonic destruction with dark ambient elements in the background." To say that they achieved that which they set out to create is an understatement, for Auric Gates Of Veles is a titanic record that is both more organic and dynamic sounding, and may well be the finest of their storied career.

With the ominous rumble that heralds the commencement of opener "Seventh Manvantara" giving way to a squall of guitars and blastbeats, it is clear that Hate are playing at the top of their game. Progressing through the rampant thrashing and wide open spaces of "The Volga's Veins", the haunting, crushing grooves of the title track, the equally sinister and tragic sounds of "Salve Ignis" and concluding with the raw black metal of closer "Generation Sulphur", it is a diverse record, not content to rehash the same idea eight times. The centerpiece of the album is arguably the six and a half minute epic thunder of "Sovereign Sanctity", which demands the full attention of the listener from start to finish. "We wanted the songs to sound like anthems, and 'Sovereign Sanctity' is a perfect example of such a song. I think it's also one of the best we have written in years," Sinner states.

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Auric Gates of Veles track-listing:

1. Seventh Manvantara
2. Triskhelion
3. The Volga's Veins
4. Sovereign Sanctity
5. Path to Arkhen
6. Auric Gates of Veles
7. Salve Ignis
8. Generation Sulphur
9. In the Shrine of Veles (Pre-Production) *ltd. digi bonus track
10. Path to Arkhen (Pre-Production) *ltd. digi bonus track

Starting next week, Hate will be touring across North America with Belphegor, Dark Funeral, and Incantation as part of the annual "Devastation on the Nation" trek, before appearing at various European festivals this summer. See below for all dates!

"Devastation on the Nation" tour dates
w/ Hate, Belphegor, Dark Funeral, Incantation
May 17 - San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick
May 18 - Oakland, CA - Oakland Metro
May 19 - Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom
May 20 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre
May 21 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
May 23 - Salt Lake City, UT - Metro Music Hall
May 24 - Denver, CO - Roxy Theatre
May 25 - Kansas City, MO - Riot Room
May 26 - Chicago, IL - Concord Music Hall
May 28 - Cleveland, OH - The Phantasy
May 29 - Toronto, ON - Lee's Place
May 30 - Ottawa, ON - Maverick's
May 31 - Quebec City, QC - Imperial Bell
June 1 - Boston, MA - Middle East
June 2 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bazaar
June 4 - Baltimore, MD - Soundstage
June 5 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
June 6 - Atlanta, GA - The Loft at Center Stage
June 7 - Tampa, FL - The Orpheum
June 8 - Birmingham, AL - Zydeco
June 9 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall
June 10 - Austin, TX - Come and Take it Live
June 11 - Dallas, TX - Gas Monkey Bar and Grill
June 13 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater
June 14 - Mesa, AZ - Club Red
June 15 - Los Angeles, CA - 1720

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July 19 - Nova Bana, Slovakia - Gothoom Open Air Fest
Aug. 3 - Saint-maurice-de-gourdans, France - Sylak Open Air
Aug. 15 - Barther, Germany - Barther Open Air Fest
Aug. 18 - Saint Nolff, France - Motocultor Fest
Aug. 24 - Susice, Czech Republic - Metal Madness
Aug. 31 - Leipzig, Germany - Torture the Masses Fest

Auric Gates of Veles can be pre-ordered at: metalblade.com/hate

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BIOGRAPHY

Since 1991 Hate have lived up to their name, responsible for some of the angriest and most ruthless death metal unleashed upon the world. With 2017's Tremendum they took a step toward a darker, more atmospheric, black metal-oriented style and began exploring Slavonic mysticism, and new album Auric Gates Of Veles boldly continues in that direction. "We wanted to go deeper into the subject, both musically and lyrically," asserts vocalist/guitarist ATF Sinner. "We also wanted to record a sharper and better defined rhythm section, a more death metal-oriented one. When it comes to guitar sound, it was meant to be a wall of sonic destruction with dark ambient elements in the background." To say that they achieved that which they set out to create is an understatement, for Auric Gates Of Veles is a titanic record that is both more organic and dynamic sounding, and may well be the finest of their storied career.

With the ominous rumble that heralds the commencement of opener "Seventh Manvantara" giving way to a squall of guitars and blastbeats it is clear that Hate are playing at the top of their game. Pro-gressing through the rampant thrashing and wide open spaces of "The Volga's Veins", the haunting, crushing grooves of the title track, the equally sinister and tragic sounds of "Salve Ignis" and conclud-ing with the raw black metal of closer "Generation Sulphur" it is a diverse record, not content to re-hash the same idea eight times. The centerpiece of the album is arguably the six and a half minute epic thunder of "Sovereign Sanctity", which demands the full attention of the listener from start to finish. "We wanted the songs to sound like anthems, and "Sovereign Sanctity" is a perfect example of such a song. I think it's also one of the best we have written in years," Sinner states. "It calls for visualization, so we are working on a video for it."

Sinner once again looks to his explorations of Slavonic lore for the record's lyrical themes, this very much present in its title. "Veles is the central figure in most lyrics on the album. It is a Slavic deity representing the dark element of existence," he explains. "The album is like an invitation to the world of Veles, the world full of Slavonic mysticism. It's like looking on a tradition that long pre-dates Christianity and gives you a new perspective on the past as well present day. So much of it can be related to today's world. You can learn a lot from it." Each song follows its own path, as with the music not repeating themselves from one track to the next. "Seventh Manvantara" is about "the deep-est roots of the Slavic world, which is Indo-Iranian civilization, with the prophet Zoroaster as one of the main figures. The song unfolds like a journey through the civilizations to which Zoroastrianism built foundations, while "The Volga's Veins" offers a perspective on some events in the history of Russia, seen through the eyes of the River Volga, witnessing some of the most bloody conflicts in the country's history." "Sovereign Sanctity" is about someone dying in battle but not leaving the material world completely. "We see him still existing beyond the material world making a long a journey throughout the realm of Veles to finally return. This text touches on a number of existential questions."

Recorded at Hertz Studio, Poland and produced by the Wieslavski Brothers, the band's touring guitar-ist Dominik "Domin" Prykiel added ideas to most of the songs on the album while drums were han-dled by longtime drummer Paweł "Pavulon" Jaroszewicz. Bass duties were handled by Vesania's Filip "Heinrich" Hałucha, who also played on Hate's 2015 Crusade: Zero, Thunderwar guitarist Witold Ustapiuk contributing a solo to "Path To Arken", while Michal Staczkun worked with the band "on the dark ambient, industrial elements of the songs." The biggest challenge in making the record - as is often the case - was time. "We worked on the material for three months with some breaks. At the end of the whole process you feel like you are pressed for time and you need to com-plete it, find the final form, final shape of the mix, so it is a quite intensive and stressful moment. But I think the final result is great." Indeed, with the album in the bag the band are now able to start looking ahead, working on music videos and planning for the live shows at which they will begin to play the tracks of Auric Gates Of Veles, promising many changes in stage design related to the album's themes. "In the era where so many albums feel like status updates, Auric Gates of Veles isn't just Hate trying to fit itself into 2019. Auric Gates of Veles is a stand-alone piece that speaks for itself. Excuse the pun but whether it's your gateway into our music or your 11th outing with us, we hope you'll see this album as we do - a unique, ferocious and multi-layered piece. We invite fans old and new to sink their teeth in, and be advised - the first time you hear it, it's just the beginning of understanding this album and the bigger story it fits into."