Brace yourselves for a relentless death metal onslaught as Astrophyte, spearheaded by Rogga Johansson (Furnace, Paganizer), prepares to release their long-awaited second album, "2192" on May 19th, 2023, through MDD Records. Channeling the potent essence of Swedish death metal, Astrophyte serves up a unique blend of crushing, slow rhythms interwoven with captivating melodies. The album showcases the outstanding vocal prowess of Indii Hofvander (Tristitia), who previously collaborated with Johansson on Furnace's album "Stellarum." Hofvander's fervent, almost pleading female voice, combined with Rogga's signature growls, generates the oppressive atmosphere that pervades "2192." Drawing inspiration from the dystopian Mutant Chronicles World role-playing game, bassist Fredrik Petersson is responsible for crafting the album's dark, futuristic narrative. Fans of bands like Hypocrisy, early The Gathering, and Unleashed will revel in the Nordic death metal sound and the rich, foreboding storyline. |
