Carathis – Black metal band from Austria & U.S.
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Carathis is a black metal project that captures the cold, dark mysticism of the genre with an ancient, mythological twist. Formed with a vision to channel themes of ancient lore, forgotten gods, and esoteric rites, Carathis delivers an experience that feels like a journey into an eerie, long-lost realm where shadows and secrets rule.
The band revolves around the enigmatic Lord Carathis (or Erech Leleth, from Narzissus/Ancient Mastery fame), who brings a raw yet refined approach to black metal. Known for a vocal style that shifts from whispers to chilling shrieks, Carathis builds songs that are as haunting as they are captivating, with riffs that twist like tentacles of smoke around you.
Carathis Discography Highlights
- Amethyst & Moonstone (2023) – Released by us, Personal Records. This compilation combines two defining EPs: The Amethyst Fortress (2021), previously available only digitally, and The Moonstone Prophecy, an unreleased work. Together, these recordings capture the depth and atmosphere of Carathis, with themes of prophecy, shadow, and ancient fortresses.
- The Amethyst Fortress (2021) – With its cold, expansive sound, this album evokes the atmosphere of ancient fortresses and forgotten realms. Tracks like “Spectral Dawn” and “Through the Amethyst Gates” pull listeners deep into Carathis’ mythological world, capturing both brutality and beauty.
- Hymns to the Tower (2021) – This release established Carathis as a force in the underground black metal scene, with chilling melodies and ritualistic rhythms that feel like a descent into forbidden knowledge.
For fans of Darkthrone, Lamp of Murmuur, Vlad Tepes, Devil Master, and Mortuary Drape, Carathis brings a fresh voice to black metal with a deep respect for the genre’s roots. Carathis’ music is perfect for those who seek a dark, immersive experience that blurs the line between the mortal and the mythic
