Sweden's Stillborn is a unique and influential force within the gothic metal genre, emerging from the vibrant 1980s music scene with a sound that defied easy categorization. Its roots in gothic rock, drawing inspiration from seminal bands like Killing Joke and The Sisters Of Mercy, set a dark and brooding foundation. Yet, Stillborn distinguished itself by incorporating heavier elements reminiscent of Black Sabbath and Motörhead, bridging the gap between metal enthusiasts and the post-punk goth crowd.
Now, Stillborn is back with a new single and video, "Katharsis", a sonic journey through darkness to dawn, from its forthcoming album, Netherworlds, scheduled for release on 28 June via Black Lodge Records.
The band comments: "'Katharsis' - the song and guide that takes you through the darkest corners of your mind, meets your deepest fears and completes the journey with true purification. Before you can rise, you must fall. Hard. And you know, on the other side of your consciousness, there awaits the new dawn. Freedom." Link
Netherworlds tracklist:
01. Neophyte
02. Children of Darkness
03. Dead Black Woods
04. Katharsis
05. Abigail
06. Albino Flogged in Blue
07. Lusus Naturae
08. Motherland
09. We Monkey
10. When The End Begins
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