New Black Metal release from Omega Ni featuring Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ) and Christos Antoniou (Septic Flesh)
The Greek Black Metallers ΩN (Omega Ni), have released their new album called “Anegnon, Egnon, Kategnon” via Alcyone Records.
The band was formed in 1998 from ΩN under the name Necrodemon and they released a promo tape in 2000, a demo in 2009 and an EP in 2013. In 2015 the band changed their name into ΩN and the preparations of their first full-length album begun.
The album consists of 12 songs, written in Ancient Greek Language, with many guests participating. To name a few, Sakis Tolis from Rotting Christ, Varathron, Christos Antoniou from Septic Flesh, Efthimis Karadimas from Nightfall and many more.
The band describes its sound as Blackcore Metal.
The first 300 copies come in a custom-made leather cover with a silk print book with a 52page booklet and CD.
Buy the album here:
https://anegnonegnonkategnon.bandcamp.com/album/anegnon-egnon-kategnon
TRACKLIST AND GUESTS
ΩΝ – “Ανέγνων, Έγνων, Κατέγνων” (Omega Ni – Anegnon, Egnon, Kategnon)
01. ΠΑΝΤΩΝ ΑΡΧΗ ΖΕΥΣ (PANTON ARCHI ZEUS)
Vocals on Introduction written, performed and recorded by Sakis “Necromayhem” Tolis, past or present member of Rotting Christ, Thou Art Lord, Desolation, Black Church.
Lead Guitar solo written, performed and recorded by Jim “Patlas/Nazoreus” Patlatzoglou past or present member of U.L.V., Monastery Desecration.
Lead Guitar solo written, performed and recorded by Nikolaos “Maugoth/Sijune” Paraschou, past or present member of U.L.V.
02. ΚΥΡΙΑΙ ΔΟΞΑΙ (KYRIAI DOXAI)
Lead Guitar Solo wrote, performed and recorded by George Triantafillakis, past or present member of Deviser.
Thracian Bagpipe/Gaida written and performed by Leyteris Mantzioukas, recorded in Militant Atheist Studios.
03. ΑΤΟΜΑ ΚΑΙ ΚΕΝΟΝ (ATOMA KAI KENON)
Vocals on Introduction written, performed and recorded by George “Magus Wampyr Daoloth/Morbid/Daoloth/The Magus” Zacharopoulos, past or present member of Necromantia, Principality of Hell, Thou Art Lord, N.A.O.S., Raism, Diabolos Rising, Necromancy, Rotting Christ, Mortify, Danse Macabre, Wampyre ShadowWolf.
Vocals on Chorus wrote, performed and recorded by Pēteris “Peter” Kvetkovskis, past or present member of Skyforger, Bez Greznibas, Grindmaster Dead.
04. ΑΝΕΓΝΩΝ, ΕΓΝΩΝ, ΚΑΤΕΓΝΩΝ (ANEGNON, EGNON, KATEGNON)
Vocals on Introduction written, performed and recorded by Stefan ”Necroabyssious” Karasavvas, past or present member of Varathron, Funeral Storm, Katavasia, Kawir, Sickness Mind, Terra Vivante, Wolf.
Female Vocals wrote and performed by Stella “Stellaria” Farmaki, past or present member of Emerald, Sindos Convert Band, recorded in Militant Atheist Studios.
Piano and Keyboards written, performed and recorded by Marinos Tokas.
Hellenic islands Askaulos/Tsabouna written and performed by Leyteris Mantzioukas, recorded in Militant Atheist Studios.
05. ΝΥΧΘΗΜΕΡΟΝ (NYCHTHIMERON)
Clean and Brutal Vocals written, performed and recorded by Nick Kikidakis.
06. ΕΩΑ (EOA)
Vocals on Introduction written and performed by Petros “False Prophet” Christoforidis, past or present member of Nordor, Goatvomit, Naissant, recorded in Made in Hell Studios by David Prudent.
07. ΑΥΤΟΜΑΤΑ (AUTOMATA)
Symphonic Orchestral Parts written, performed and recorded by Christos Antoniou, past or present member of Septic Flesh/ Septicflesh, Chaostar, The Devilworx.
Female Vocals wrote and performed by Maya “Maya” Kampaki, past or present member of Synthesia, Strain of Chaos, Meden Agan, recorded in Militant Atheist Studios.
Keyboards and Synths wrote and performed by Athanasios “Ogrego” Karapanos, past or present member of Winter’s Dawn, Downcast Twilight, Tattered Pages, Monastery Desecration, Athlos, Orion, Dol Amroth, Folkearth, Sacred Blood, recorded in Ogrego Studios, Birmingham.
08. ΑΝΕΥ ΚΑΘΑΡΜΩΝ (ANEU KATHARMON)
Vocals wrote and performed by Efthimis Karadimas, past or present member of Nightfall, The Slayerking, recorded in Soundflake Studios.
09. ΕΣΤΙΝ ΟΥΡΑΝΟΣ ΟΥ ΜΕΓΑΣ (ESTIN OURANOS OU MEGAS)
Vocals wrote and performed by Yiannis Papanikolaou, past or present member of Diviner, InnerWish/ Inner Wish, Battleroar, Growing Order, Rock n’ Roll Children, recorded in Devasoundz Studios by Fotis Benardo.
Lead Guitar solos written, performed and recorded by Costa ‘Cozzy Pap” Papadopoulos, past or present member of Karma Violens, Double Square, Verdict, Verdict Denied.
Crowd Vocals by Yannis Papanikolou, ΩΝ and Fotis Benardo, past or present member of Necromantia, SepticFlesh, SixforNine, Bob Katsionis, Chaostar, Double Square, Dream Devoid, InnerWish/ Inner Wish, Nightrage, The Devilworx, recorded in Devasoundz Studios.
Cretan Laouto wrote and performed by Leyteris Mantzioukas, recorded in Militant Atheist Studios.
Song was written and lyrics modified by ΩΝ and Yiannis Papanikolaou.
10. ΑΗΡ ΤΕ ΚΑΙ ΑΙΘΗΡ (AER TE KAI AETHER)
Vocals written, performed and lyrics modified by Christos “Zion” Doukas, past or present member of Crossover, Zion, recorded in Devasoundz Studios by Dionysis “N.E.C.R.O.” D.
Pontian Lyra written and performed by Nikolaos Sakidis past or present member of Emerald, recorded by Giorgos Efraimidis past or present member of Emerald, Sentinel, and 3Gens in Komotini.
11. ΑΛΗΘΗΣ ΛΟΓΟΣ (ALITHIS LOGOS)
Lead Guitar solo written, performed and recorded by Babis Chatzinakis.
Lyrics translated from modern Hellenic to Ancient Hellenic by Vlassis G. Rassias.
12. ΑΠΟΣΚΟΤΗΣΟΝ ΜΟΥ (APOSKOTISON MOU)
Crowd Vocals performed by Dimitris “Mampe” Mampentzidis, Vaggelis “Vag” Aggelidis, Giorgos “Don” Mouratidis, Theodoros “Tsimps” Tsimpakis, Sakis “Valhalla” Karagiannidis, Aris “Aris” Barlas, Charis”O’Brien” Babos. Recorded by Giorgos Efraimidis in Komotini.
Harmonica written, performed and recorded by Francisco Celedón in Chile.
Lauto and Tzouras written and performed by Leyteris Mantzioukas, recorded in Militant Atheist Studios.
The Album lyrics are exclusively in the Ancient Hellenic language.
Drums and percussion on this album written by ΩΝ and Ogrego, programmed performed and recorded by Ogrego.
Guitars written in Komotini and Athens 1998-2018, performed and recorded in Militant Atheist Studios, Athens, 2015-2018 by ΩΝ, except those mentioned above.
Bass and Fretless Bass performed, written and recorded by Chris “Nycriz” Zindros, past or present member of Aenaon, Septuagint, Downcast Twilight, Absinthiana, Stihovoli.
Cover artwork and inlay designed by RA_Design and Astrous.
Mixing and Mastering by Athanasios “Ogrego “ Karapanos, Birmingham, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
All music in this album performed, written and recorded by ΩΝ in Militant Atheist Studios, except when mentioned otherwise.
Contact ΩΝ: drangunekrodaimon@gmail.com
ΩΝ Official Blog:https://omegani.blogspot.com/
ΩΝ Official FB:https://www.facebook.com/blackcoremetal
Contact Alcyone Records: info@alcyonerecords.com
Alcyone Records Official Website: https://www.alcyonerecords.com/
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Source: Alcyone Records
