KIMAERA announce the passing of their founder, front man, and brother Jp Haddad

"It is with extreme devastation that we announce the passing of our founder, frontman, and brother Jp Haddad.

Being one of the early pioneers of the Lebanese metal community, JP never lost faith in the local metal scene, while working tirelessly towards taking it internationally. For 22 years, he dedicated most of his time and energy towards making KIMAERA stand out in its music, reputation, and live performances.

After delivering three outstanding studio albums that are played by fans all over the world, JP had finished his work on the fourth studio album, a personal dream and passion of his, depicting his love for Ancient Roman civilization.
He has always played a major role in the band's work, be it composing, writing lyrics, and coming up with the perfect artwork.

It was only one week ago that the whole band received and listened to the finished new album, and while it will forever hurt to listen to JP's unique growls, we will make sure that his musical dreams, passion, and legacy will always live through KIMAERA.

JP, we promise to make you proud.

"Ad Infinitvm, Ad Aeternvm"

Charbel, Pierre, Patrick, Richard"
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Artist: KIMAERA

Release title: IMPERIVM

Label: Self-Released

Release Date: 15-03-2022

Format: Digital

Genre: Symphonic Doom/Death Metal

Country: Lebanon

The band is available for interviews.

For fans of Dimmu Borgir, Behemoth, My Dying Bride, Opeth, Myrath

KIMAERA finished producing their fourth studio album IMPERIVM, mastered by none other than Maor Appelbaum and consisting of 8 tracks, which they continue to reject being defined by boundaries.

Despite hailing from one of the most war-torn regions in the world in which they have had to overcome ongoing political, economic and security hurdles, KIMAERA refuses to be seen simply through the prism of the current conflict.

They have instead chosen to engage with their country’s ancient history through an original take: IMPERIVM’s theme is inspired by Ancient Roman history, with Lebanon having been part of the Roman Empire with all its power, brutality and majesty. The Middle Eastern ethnic instruments whose sound infuses the album also have their origins in Ancient Rome, giving the album a distinct aural mark. IMPERIVM is set to be released on the 15th of March, the date when the great Jvlivs Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC, also known as THE IDES OF MARCH.

Recorded, produced and mixed by Charbel Abboud from KIMAERA
Mastered by Maor Appelbaum Mastering - California - USA

Tracklist:

I – De Amare Et Bellvm

II – The Die is Cast

III – VVV

IV – The Ides of March

V – Imperator

VI – Vi Divina

VII – Capvt Mvndi

VIII – Ya Beirut (Bonus track)

Line-up:

JP Haddad - Vocals/Guitars

Charbel Abboud - Keyboards

Pierre Najm - Lead Guitars

Patrick Estephan - Drums

Richard Basile - Bass Guitar

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Bandcamp: https://kimaera.bandcamp.com/releases

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimaeraOfficial/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/kimaeraofficial

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimaeraofficial/?hl=en

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