Heute erscheint offiziell das Debütalbum „El Batec dels Maquis“ von SOTABOSC über Dunk!Records. Mit diesem Album präsentiert das atmosphärische Black-Metal-Kollektiv aus Barcelona ein kraftvolles und immersives künstlerisches Statement, das historische Erinnerungen, politische Intentionen und weite Klanglandschaften zu einem stimmigen und tiefgründigen Werk verschmelzen lässt."El Batec dels Maquis" unfolds in two halves - The first reimagines three compositions from Ulmus, originally instrumental and written for acoustic instruments, now transformed into a sound shaped by atmospheric black metal with strong post-rock influences. The new lyrics focus on animals, forests and the natural environment, forming a narrative arc that connects with the second half of the album.
The second part consists of a single track exceeding 15 minutes, where SOTABOSC expresses its purest musical identity: raw black metal roots, expansive instrumental passages and experimental structures inspired by post-rock. The vocals - harsh and evocative - pay tribute to the Maquis and their anti-Francoist resistance in Catalonia during and after the Civil War.
Tracklist:
01. Nerthus
02. Heimdall
03. Freyja
04. El batec dels Maquis / Records vius en la foscor