Released in 2021, the long-awaited and much delayed debut full-length from England’s Heathen Deity is an utterly intense and unrelenting assault, soaked in aggression, emotion and anti-Christian vitriol. Over an hour in length, it combines the melancholy darkness of the early Norwegian pioneers with the furious violence and icy melodies of mid-90s Sweden, while also retaining the clean guitar passages sand embittered atmospheres long-established in British black metal.

Utterly faithful to the core values of the movement without ever being derivative, the album manages the rare feat of offering traditional, quality black metal while still bringing an utterly fresh and unique passion and songwriting craft to the genre.

For fans of: Gorgoroth, Endstille, Hecate Enthroned, Marduk, Setherial, early Mayhem.

Artwork created by our longtime comrade, the talented David Thiérrée. Features members and ex-members of Thy Dying Light/Atra Mors, Bal-Sagoth/The Deathtrip, Hecate Enthroned and more. 

Reviews:

“The songs are top draw, memorable and varied whilst never betraying their muscular sound ... powerful performances all round and a fine production. Imposing, righteously commanding, atmospheric and truly memorable.”AVE NOCTUM, 9/10

“Heathen Deity aren’t reinverting the cross on True English Black Metal, but who really cares about innovation or paradigm shifts when such reckless hate flies so convincingly on leathery wings?” DECIBEL, 8/10

“Heathen Deity makes no apologies for their influences, their lyrical themes or indeed their aesthetic. It’s that integrity, that honesty and dedication to the principles of their art that has given True English Black Metal the sincerity to back up the grandeur of its facade.” THIS IS BLACK METAL