Belphegor - New Album Title, Tracklist And Cover Art Revealed

Original news, posted on 11.06.2009

Black/ Death Metal titans Belphegor have set "Walpurgis Rites - Hexenwahn" as the title of their 8th full length studio album due out in October 2009. "Walpurgis Rites - Hexenwahn" marks the follow up to the groups extremely successful 2008 release "Bondage Goat Zombie".

Here's what frontman Helmuth has to say: "The title fits perfect to the whole concept, the lyrical themes. Its typical Belphegor, involving symbology and double meanings. I have always been fascinated by the idea and atmosphere surrounding witches, their magic, the insane sabbath/ ceremonies - and all the obscurity that goes with it. With the nine sound collages, the verses, artwork we continue our descent into the depths of musical hell."

UPDATED, on 21.07.2009

Belphegor will release its 8th full length album entitled "Walpurgis Rites - Hexenwahn" on October 9 in Europe (October 20 in the US and Brazil) via Nuclear Blast Records. A digipak edition will include the videoclip for the track "Der Geistertreiber" as well as "making-of" scenes.

"Walpurgis Rites - Hexenwahn" tracklist:

01. Walpurgis Rites
02. Veneratio Diaboli - I Am Sin
03. Hail The New Flesh
04. Reichswehr In Blood
05. The Crosses Made Of Bone
06. Der Geistertreiber
07. Destroyer Hekate
08. Enthralled Toxic Sabbath
09. Hexenwahn - Totenkult

UPDATE

Austrian metallers Belphegor have revealed the cover art for their forthcoming album, "Walpurgis Rites - Hexenwahn", which will be released on October 9 in Europe (October 20 in the US and Brazil) via Nuclear Blast Records.

Source:	belphegor.at
Band profile:	Belphegor

Posted: 06.08.2009 by Doc G.

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Galar Wicked Mung Posts: 598	Permalink 11.06.2009 - 20:29 Galar Wicked Mung Posts: 598 I met him. He's the man. ---- YOUR ARGUMENT IS INVALID, SUCK A DICK Loading...
AbdelioR Posts: 105	Permalink 11.06.2009 - 21:08 AbdelioR Posts: 105 I'll wait for it! ---- 97. Keep your Gore level down for your friends, you're still a social being. Loading...
Doc G. Full Grown Hoser Staff Posts: 9718	Permalink 11.06.2009 - 23:02 Doc G. Full Grown Hoser Staff Posts: 9718 Written by Ilham on 11.06.2009 at 20:44 I met him. He's a louse. Agreed. I think I saw him hit a chick at the last show in Calgary. ---- "I got a lot of really good ideas, problem is, most of them suck." - George Carlin Loading...
Symmachus Posts: 2002	Permalink 11.06.2009 - 23:45 Symmachus Posts: 2002 Written by Doc G. on 11.06.2009 at 23:02 Written by Ilham on 11.06.2009 at 20:44 I met him. He's a louse. Agreed. I think I saw him hit a chick at the last show in Calgary. That's not a nice thing to hear about someone. That sure sucks. Loading...
Ilham Giant robot Posts: 5161	Permalink 11.06.2009 - 23:57 Ilham Giant robot Posts: 5161 Written by Doc G. on 11.06.2009 at 23:02 Agreed. I think I saw him hit a chick at the last show in Calgary. Wouldn't surprise me. Loading...
Derwood Posts: 511	Permalink 12.06.2009 - 03:59 Derwood Posts: 511 Written by Ilham on 11.06.2009 at 23:57 Written by Doc G. on 11.06.2009 at 23:02 Agreed. I think I saw him hit a chick at the last show in Calgary. Wouldn't surprise me. Yeah, I met him at the Vancouver show last October. Wouldn't surprise me, either. Wasn't very impressed with their performance. ---- You can't fight evil with a macaroni duck! Loading...
Doc G. Full Grown Hoser Staff Posts: 9718	Permalink 12.06.2009 - 06:26 Doc G. Full Grown Hoser Staff Posts: 9718 Written by Symmachus on 11.06.2009 at 23:45 Written by Doc G. on 11.06.2009 at 23:02 Written by Ilham on 11.06.2009 at 20:44 I met him. He's a louse. Agreed. I think I saw him hit a chick at the last show in Calgary. That's not a nice thing to hear about someone. That sure sucks. I couldn't tell you 100%. I remember standing next to him at the bar, some chick was talking to him, then I look away and when look back the chick was flipping out trying to kill him - it took like 4 guys to drag this chick away. I heard some people after the show tell me he like slapped her or something, but I'm not sure how much stock I put in the words of strangers. ---- "I got a lot of really good ideas, problem is, most of them suck." - George Carlin Loading...
tulkas el parcero Posts: 4742	Permalink 12.06.2009 - 10:32 tulkas el parcero Posts: 4742 4 dudes trying to hold back the girl? damn, that must've been one big angry girl but he deserved it, imo. they should at least had let the girl punch him a few times or something... anyway, the album title sounds cool. though, what does 'Hexenwahn' mean? ---- love is like a jar of shit with a strawberry on top Loading...
matos Posts: 511	Permalink 12.06.2009 - 14:19 matos Posts: 511 'Henxen' means witches, witchcraft or witch (adverb) 'wahl' means class, option, choice, order.... So i guess it means something like... i don't know actually how to call it, something like choosing to be a witch ---- Loading...
Lucas Mr. Noise Elite Posts: 13427	Permalink 12.06.2009 - 15:11 Lucas Mr. Noise Elite Posts: 13427 Written by matos on 12.06.2009 at 14:19 'Henxen' means witches, witchcraft or witch (adverb) 'wahl' means class, option, choice, order.... So i guess it means something like... i don't know actually how to call it, something like choosing to be a witch I think "witch illusion" is closer to the truth. ---- SLUDGE. DOOM. DEATH. Wait, what? "The reason I'm running for president is because I can't be Bruce Springsteen." - Barack Obama Loading...
Symmachus Posts: 2002	Permalink 12.06.2009 - 21:33 Symmachus Posts: 2002 Written by Doc G. on 12.06.2009 at 06:26 Written by Symmachus on 11.06.2009 at 23:45 Written by Doc G. on 11.06.2009 at 23:02 Written by Ilham on 11.06.2009 at 20:44 I met him. He's a louse. Agreed. I think I saw him hit a chick at the last show in Calgary. That's not a nice thing to hear about someone. That sure sucks. I couldn't tell you 100%. I remember standing next to him at the bar, some chick was talking to him, then I look away and when look back the chick was flipping out trying to kill him - it took like 4 guys to drag this chick away. I heard some people after the show tell me he like slapped her or something, but I'm not sure how much stock I put in the words of strangers. It sounds like he hit her, then, although that can't be confirmed totally. Whatever happened, she probably couldn't be blamed for being angry for whatever reason. Loading...
Varegan Hamranakara Posts: 912	Permalink 13.06.2009 - 02:04 Varegan Hamranakara Posts: 912 Why did he he hit that chick? because of "sadism unbound"!!! or what!?! ---- Written by muthafucka on 08.07.2010 at 06:46 "METAL STORM" (LIGHTING STRIKES) Loading...
Doc G. Full Grown Hoser Staff Posts: 9718	Permalink 13.06.2009 - 03:24 Doc G. Full Grown Hoser Staff Posts: 9718 Written by Symmachus on 12.06.2009 at 21:33 Written by Doc G. on 12.06.2009 at 06:26 Written by Symmachus on 11.06.2009 at 23:45 Written by Doc G. on 11.06.2009 at 23:02 Written by Ilham on 11.06.2009 at 20:44 I met him. He's a louse. Agreed. I think I saw him hit a chick at the last show in Calgary. That's not a nice thing to hear about someone. That sure sucks. I couldn't tell you 100%. I remember standing next to him at the bar, some chick was talking to him, then I look away and when look back the chick was flipping out trying to kill him - it took like 4 guys to drag this chick away. I heard some people after the show tell me he like slapped her or something, but I'm not sure how much stock I put in the words of strangers. It sounds like he hit her, then, although that can't be confirmed totally. Whatever happened, she probably couldn't be blamed for being angry for whatever reason. Either way, he wasn't a very pleasant person both times I met him....kind of makes it hard to get excited about a new album... ---- "I got a lot of really good ideas, problem is, most of them suck." - George Carlin Loading...
Deadmeat Necrobutcher Posts: 2437	Permalink 13.06.2009 - 09:16 Deadmeat Necrobutcher Posts: 2437 A decent new title... nothing more... ---- Υou've sold your human essence to the cold world of dead and empty things... You're SOLD! Loading...
MetalHead74 Posts: 16	Permalink 13.06.2009 - 23:42 MetalHead74 Posts: 16 Written by Lucas on 12.06.2009 at 15:11 Written by matos on 12.06.2009 at 14:19 'Henxen' means witches, witchcraft or witch (adverb) 'wahl' means class, option, choice, order.... So i guess it means something like... i don't know actually how to call it, something like choosing to be a witch I think "witch illusion" is closer to the truth. Hexenwhan actually means "To have an obssessive belief in witches" Loading...
Necromutant Posts: 53	Permalink 14.06.2009 - 11:17 Necromutant Posts: 53 I have never been very impressed by the band's music, but perhaps the new album shows something special and interesting. Loading...
X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274	Permalink 06.08.2009 - 13:49 X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274 Written by Doc G. on 13.06.2009 at 03:24 Either way, he wasn't a very pleasant person both times I met him....kind of makes it hard to get excited about a new album... Mmm, even though hiting someone [no matter if it's a chick or not] is something I don't appreciate from anyone... I fail to see how that can influence someone to not checking out one album. In that case there are plenty of albums that I would never listen to because the dude went crazy and attacked 2 girls with an axe, or because this dude killed someone, went in prision and it's a nazi. ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49 Rod, let me love you. Loading...
Varegan Hamranakara Posts: 912	Permalink 06.08.2009 - 21:20 Varegan Hamranakara Posts: 912 Just another baphomet-themed cover art shit ---- Written by muthafucka on 08.07.2010 at 06:46 "METAL STORM" (LIGHTING STRIKES) Loading...
Symmachus Posts: 2002	Permalink 06.08.2009 - 22:05 Symmachus Posts: 2002 Written by X-Ray Rod on 06.08.2009 at 13:49 Written by Doc G. on 13.06.2009 at 03:24 Either way, he wasn't a very pleasant person both times I met him....kind of makes it hard to get excited about a new album... Mmm, even though hiting someone [no matter if it's a chick or not] is something I don't appreciate from anyone... I fail to see how that can influence someone to not checking out one album. In that case there are plenty of albums that I would never listen to because the dude went crazy and attacked 2 girls with an axe, or because this dude killed someone, went in prision and it's a nazi. Who is it you're referring to that attacked two girls with an axe? Or were you just giving a scenario example not really based on facts? Also, I think I will leave it up to other people to buy this. Loading...
TheBigRossowski Posts: 1355	Permalink 06.08.2009 - 22:31 TheBigRossowski Posts: 1355 It seems like more than half the people have written about other stuff, not regarding the Belphegor album news... just Belphegor incidents. Anyways, I expect it will be boring, probably won't even bother. ---- That rug really tied the room together, did it not? Loading...
X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274	Permalink 06.08.2009 - 23:08 X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274 Written by Symmachus on 06.08.2009 at 22:05 Who is it you're referring to that attacked two girls with an axe? Or were you just giving a scenario example not really based on facts? Silencer ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49 Rod, let me love you. Loading...
Doc G. Full Grown Hoser Staff Posts: 9718	Permalink 06.08.2009 - 23:43 Doc G. Full Grown Hoser Staff Posts: 9718 Written by X-Ray Rod on 06.08.2009 at 13:49 Written by Doc G. on 13.06.2009 at 03:24 Either way, he wasn't a very pleasant person both times I met him....kind of makes it hard to get excited about a new album... Mmm, even though hiting someone [no matter if it's a chick or not] is something I don't appreciate from anyone... I fail to see how that can influence someone to not checking out one album. In that case there are plenty of albums that I would never listen to because the dude went crazy and attacked 2 girls with an axe, or because this dude killed someone, went in prision and it's a nazi. Its not exactly a mindset I can control. Lots of famous musicians are assholes, but when you experience it first hand its hard not to associate that with the music, its kind of a subconscious thing. I'll probably end up getting this album either way, I'm just saying its hard for me to get enthusiastic about this one. ---- "I got a lot of really good ideas, problem is, most of them suck." - George Carlin Loading...
X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274	Permalink 06.08.2009 - 23:53 X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274 Written by Doc G. on 06.08.2009 at 23:43 Its not exactly a mindset I can control. Lots of famous musicians are assholes, but when you experience it first hand its hard not to associate that with the music, its kind of a subconscious thing. I'll probably end up getting this album either way, I'm just saying its hard for me to get enthusiastic about this one. Oh... In that case I can agree with you. A lot of music goes through our eyes just like the food I mean... I knew about Musicians being assholes [like Kvarforth from Shining] way after I heard the music, that's why I never really cared. ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49 Rod, let me love you. Loading...
Symmachus Posts: 2002	Permalink 07.08.2009 - 00:26 Symmachus Posts: 2002 Written by X-Ray Rod on 06.08.2009 at 23:08 Written by Symmachus on 06.08.2009 at 22:05 Who is it you're referring to that attacked two girls with an axe? Or were you just giving a scenario example not really based on facts? Silencer Do you mean someone, maybe the vocalist, from the Swedish black metal band of that name? Loading...
X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274	Permalink 07.08.2009 - 02:11 X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274 Written by Symmachus on 07.08.2009 at 00:26 Do you mean someone, maybe the vocalist, from the Swedish black metal band of that name? Yup... But they are pretty much rumours. But the dude is fucked up anyway. ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49 Rod, let me love you. Loading...
Symmachus Posts: 2002	Permalink 07.08.2009 - 08:04 Symmachus Posts: 2002 Written by X-Ray Rod on 07.08.2009 at 02:11 Written by Symmachus on 07.08.2009 at 00:26 Do you mean someone, maybe the vocalist, from the Swedish black metal band of that name? Yup... But they are pretty much rumours. But the dude is fucked up anyway. Your mentioning of the band was the first time I had heaerd of them. I did research, and I agree; the guy is messed up. Loading...
X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274	Permalink 07.08.2009 - 19:12 X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274 Written by Symmachus on 07.08.2009 at 08:04 Your mentioning of the band was the first time I had heaerd of them. I did research, and I agree; the guy is messed up. Well, The point I wanted to make clear in the previous post was: I couldn't care less of his fucked up mind. Here's pretty much the same, if the music is good, then I don't care if he hit a chick. Then again... I'm not fan of the band so I don't care about the album anyway ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49 Rod, let me love you. Loading...
Symmachus Posts: 2002	Permalink 07.08.2009 - 19:41 Symmachus Posts: 2002 Written by X-Ray Rod on 07.08.2009 at 19:12 Written by Symmachus on 07.08.2009 at 08:04 Your mentioning of the band was the first time I had heaerd of them. I did research, and I agree; the guy is messed up. Well, The point I wanted to make clear in the previous post was: I couldn't care less of his fucked up mind. Here's pretty much the same, if the music is good, then I don't care if he hit a chick. Then again... I'm not fan of the band so I don't care about the album anyway Oh, okay. Your point is understood. Loading...