"There's torment in this unconventional Black Metal too, in the tension that coils within the rapidly whirring guitar and in the hammering drive of the drums. Much darker and more depressive moods come forth in a wailing melody whose chime-like and dream-like tones contrast with the scalding intensity of the vocals, the bursts of percussive riot, and the marrow-deep bass throb." (No Clean Singing)

Prior to its official release on April 19th, Latin American Black Metal project SELBST reveals a complete stream of next-level new album "Despondency Chord Progressions". The band's third offering consists of seven tracks, each one a riveting expression of fresh, focused and fervent Black Metal. The album enhances the band's trademark passionate and 'dissonant' sound with added layers of complex depth, increased melodicism and elevated songwriting acumen.

Discover the album here:

In dialogue with Hungary's Hammerworld magazine, composer and multi-instrumentalist N, discusses his new artistic creation:

"The new album is nothing more than the result of what has been flowing within me over time when I am alone with my guitar and my thoughts. I am a person with somewhat varied musical tastes, so perhaps, unconsciously, I wanted this to be reflected in a new work. I can assure you that I don't make an exhaustive plan when I start composing; I just let things come to the surface and try out certain "textures," so there is a lot of trial and error in the process. After finishing composing "Relatos..." I remember being very creatively exhausted, and this is something that happens every time I finish a new work. So, it takes me time to take back the reins of composition. Still, I have always been composing some ideas and playing because it is important to consider Picasso's advice, if I'm not mistaken, that creativity must find you working. I always apply it."

SELBST's third album, "Despondency Chord Progressions," is set for release across multiple formats – CD, vinyl, tape, and digital – on April 19th. A new t-shirt design will accompany the launch. Pre-orders are available through our EU, US (no merch), and Bandcamp stores.