Catharia, the rising force in black/extreme metal, are set to make waves once again with their highly anticipated second studio album “Unimaginable Dreams of Fate” to be released on December 6th, 2024.
Founded by guitarist Matt Powell in the late 2010s, the band was born from his desire to create a sound that is dark, aggressive and technical but yet deeply melodic. With roots in black metal, Catharia’s music explores new dimensions, refusing to be confined by genre expectations.
After a series of lineup challenges, Powell forged ahead recording the band’s debut album “Midnight Sun” with engineer Jackson Ward. The addition of vocalist Nick Kiefer, who joined after impressing with a Wiegedood cover, helped solidify Catharia’s sound. With bassist Dylan Thompson and drummer Michael Edrington now in the fold, the band is stronger than ever and ready to deliver their most ambitious work to date.
“Unimaginable Dreams of Fate” represents a bold evolution in Catharia’s sound—more technical, layered, and diverse than their debut, yet unmistakably rooted in the intensity of blackened extreme metal. The album takes listeners on a sonic journey, shifting from chaotic, full-throttle passages to atmospheric, melodic interludes.
One of the standout tracks called “Solemnly” epitomizes the band’s ability to balance brutality with emotion. Its haunting melodies weave through aggressive riffs and thunderous drums, creating a dynamic soundscape that keeps listeners engaged from beginning to end. The song serves as a key chapter in the album embodying the introspective and thought-provoking themes Catharia is known for. The song will be out next 19th October 2024.
With tracks like “Tomb Throne” and “Solemnly” already setting the stage, fans can expect an album that delves deeper into the band’s creative vision while keeping its raw, visceral energy intact.
“Unimaginable Dreams of Fate” is just the beginning of a new chapter for Catharia, with more music, live shows and creative exploration on the horizon. Keep your eyes on this band as they continue to carve out their own path in the world of extreme metal.
Influences like Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir and Dissection shine through, but they’ve carved their own path with this album, creating a soundscape that’s both chaotic and serene.
Pre-order & pre-save “Unimaginable Dreams of Fate” here.
Tracklist:
1. Der Tod Eines Gottes
2. Terminus Hierophant
3. Solemnly
4. Devouring Firmament
5. Tomb Throne
6. Elfen Tanzen
7. Slipping Into Eternity
8. Revocation of Life
9. Screaming Cemetery
10. Unimaginable Dreams of Fate
11. Der Tod Eines Gottes (Reprise)
Line-up:
Matt Powell: Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Dungeon Synth, Bass (Track 8)
Nicholas Kiefer: Lead Vocals, Lyrics
Dylan Thompson: Bass, Guitar (Track 2,4,7,9), Lyrics (Track 2, 9), Drum Programming (Track 2,3,4,7,9,10), Keys (Track 10)
Michael Edrington: Drums (Live)
Weblinks:
catharia.com
www.facebook.com/cathariatrue
