The USA-based melodic black metal horde Lenax has unleashed the third and final single, "Throne Of The Forsaken", from its forthcoming debut full-length, Infection, due on 25 June.
For fans of Watain, Immortal, and Enslaved, Lenax presents a style of melodic black metal infused with just the right amount of black n' black'n'roll to land themselves in a unique position within the genre. "Throne Of The Forsaken" tells a fantasy story of an ancient god-king who awakens back to flesh to return to the material world. No messiah, he returns with a heart thirsty for vengeance to bring the earth under his submission.
With lyrical themes based around esotericism, individuality, and cosmic horror, Infection paints either a picture of destruction and horror or one of death and rebirth, depending on the listener's stance. Does one succumb to a future of mindlessness in a hive mind apocalypse, or do they break free from the chains that bind us to the material world? Would you meet the dark man at the crossroads to sell your soul, and are you prepared to offer up payment when he comes to call? In all, this is a solid 40 minutes of modern black metal with enough DNA to show the band's roots in the early second wave while managing to craft something unique in their delivery.
The band proudly returned to work with mix engineer Ilarion Ivanenko, who produced the previous singles in 2024. Mastering was completed by Øystein Brun at Crosound Studios in Norway. With a long history and a solid reputation in extreme music, including his band Borknagar, Øystein brought out the fine-tuning needed to make this record shine.
Lenax emerged in November 2022 as the brainchild of guitarist and vocalist Venomous. The project evolved from a solo act into a full-fledged band known by a growing fanbase for their distinct blend of aggressive old-school black metal with esoteric and symphonic elements.
Since its debut EP, Purity, released in October 2023, Lenax has garnered praise from domestic and international press. Never losing an ounce of momentum, the band's noses remain firmly to the grindstone as they prepare for a busy year ahead with the forthcoming release of Infection. Link
Infection tracklist:
1. Worship Hymn
2. Leeches
3. Chains
4. Crossroad Black
5. Hive Mind Apocalypse
6. We Are Legion
7. Plague Bringer
8. Overdrive
9. Throne of the Forsaken
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