NECROMANTIA - "The Serpent & The Pentagram" Book

NECROMANTIA - "The Serpent & The Pentagram" 

Hardcover Book

Language: English

Edited 2023, Pagan Records.

English version of the biography of the Greek band Necromantia by Aris Shock and The Magus. 224 pages, colour, hardcover, stitched. The history of one of the pioneer bands of Greek black metal, presenting the era in which the local scene was formed. Many photographs and archival materials.

Following the passing of Baron Blood and the band's farewell album, the official biography of Necromantia is finally unleashed. It tells the full story of the band and their daring journey through three decades of unique dark creations. The book is co-written by The Magus and Aris Shock (author of Rites of The Abyss) and is based on The Magus' personal recollections, many of which are revealed for the first time. It begins in the 1980s, explains how the core of Necromantia was formed and reveals intriguing information about all their recorded work, lyrics, covers, influences, occult research, inspiration and many other details. It also discusses The Magus and Baron Blood's efforts in other bands and projects, music production, fanzines and labels (Thou Art Lord, Rotting Christ, NAOS, Raism, Terra Tenebrae/ Soulskinner, Storm Studios, Blasphemous Mag, Black Lotus Records and many more). In addition, it includes exclusive commentary from musicians who collaborated with Necromantia and quotes from other esteemed individuals in the international extreme metal scene.

An insightful foreword by Kostas Chronopoulos, editor-in-chief of Metal Hammer Greece.