PRESS RELEASE:
DIATHEKE – …AND THE WORD WAS GOD
LABEL: ROTTWEILER RECORDS
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 21st 2025
Into the Void came light; out of the emptiness came endless fields of glittering stars, gleaming like gems upon black velvet beneath the impossible, towering nebulae - terrifying in their staggering grandeur and beauty. Drawn from the absolute silence, the galaxies were born and within their infinite intricacies, their splendour beyond comprehension, the first whispers of the miracle of life were heard amongst the heavens. With a word the first moments of time began to fall through the hourglass of existence…
Formed from the ashes of Citadel back in 2017, progressive death metal band Diatheke’s full length debut is a concept album that attempts to tell the biblical story of existence; from the first moments of creation to the last dark days of humanity and the redemption that lies beyond. It’s an incredibly ambitious project, but the music that the band have crafted is as staggering and monumental as their chosen subject matter. From the opening bars of ‘The Creator’, invoking the breathtaking immensity of the universe, to the exhilarating, triumphant and celebratory conclusion of ‘The Coronation’ …And The Word Is God immerses the listener in the most incredible sensory overload of complex, expansive and imaginative progressive death metal. There is so much to explore within the borders of this daunting record that you will be making new discoveries with every listen for years to come. While ‘The Deceiver’ drowns you in darkness with its jarring attack – vocal virulence and power, jagged and dangerous riffs with a discordant edge and a sense of threat rising up through the domineering drum attack, ‘The Redeemer’ (featuring a guest vocal performance from Jake Potter of Crucify The Flesh) is a self-contained symphony, resplendent in different shades, hues and colours, alive with emotion and drama. The playing throughout is remarkable and the overall listening experience is draining, bewildering, intensely challenging but richly rewarding. Relentlessly multifaceted, …And The Word Is God is a magnificent musical achievement.
Meticulously mixed and mastered by Hunter Shaw and Sam Striker of Native Darkness Productions, with carefully curated artwork and design by Daniel Hambright of Elynia Productions and Gragoth of Luciferium War Graphics, every element of …And The Word Was God is of the very highest quality. Upon its release by the renowned Rottweiler Records, on March 21st, it will set incredible standards for all extreme and progressive music that will follow in its wake. Diatheke dared to dream with this album and achieved so much more than anyone could have imagined or expected.
Line-up:
John Wesley - Bass/Vocals
Peter Watson - Vocals
Dallas McNeely - Guitars
Michael Osborn – Drums/Vocals
Genre: Progressive Death Metal
For fans of: Ne Obliviscaris | Cynic | Black Crown Initiate | Ihsahn
Further Information:
https://www.facebook.com/diathekemusic
https://www.instagram.com/diathekemusic/
https://diatheke.bandcamp.com/
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rottweiler.records/
https://www.facebook.com/RottweilerRecords
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