Munich's underground scene is about to welcome Dark Solstice, a new band embracing the brooding essence of dark metal, inspired by legends like Dimmu Borgir, Cradle Of Filth, and Dark Funeral.
Founded by Michael "Ristridi" Woess, former Agathodaimon guitarist, Dark Solstice explores themes of societal decline, personal struggles with depression, and the slow demise of our world, channelling them into an intense and deeply atmospheric sound.
"The energy in this band is incredible", says Woess. "The chemistry between us as musicians is something truly special, and it comes through in the music we create. The new material of Dark Solstice means a lot to me, and I can't wait to share it with the world."
Dark Solstice's debut EP is set for release in 2025, with live performances in the works that promise to be just as raw and immersive as its music.
Stay tuned for updates on Dark Solstice's upcoming releases and shows. Get ready for a fresh take on dark metal that honours its roots and pushes the genre forward. Link
DARK SOLSTICE – The New Band By Ex-Agathodaimon Guitarist "Ristridi"
- Details
- Written by: Jerneja

Related articles
-
HANGING GARDEN - Streams Lyric Video For Song "To Seize The Night"; The Unending EP Out Now
Melancholic gothic/doom outfit Hanging Garden has offered a lyric video for "To Seize The Night", the focus track from the band's brand new EP, The Unending, released on 14 March...
-
HATE - Unleashes Title Track Of Forthcoming Thirteenth Full-Length
Slavic black/death metal titans Hate are pleased to unleash the title track of their forthcoming thirteenth full-length, Bellum Regiis, set to drop on 2 May on Metal Blade Records. Bellum Regiis...
-
ELEVENTH FEAR - Releases Fire Flakes
France's Eleventh Fear, a dark techno project and fantasy world by Ludovic Dhenry (Exponentia, Résonance Magnétique, and Zauber), has released a new full-length, Fire Flakes,...
-
METAMORPH - Conjures 2025 With "Hiss Kiss" Single/Video
In the realm of gothic pop, Metamorph emerges as a mystical force, now offering the "Hiss Kiss" single/video. Starring native New Yorker, multi-range vocalist, flute player and songwriter...
-
DEATHSTARS
"You can see it in social media, in the world, with the wars going on, and I think it's an appropriate title for an album." - Skinny Disco
-
THE PALACE OF TEARS
"We paused our work as I was grieving heavily, but once we returned to it, things took on a whole new meaning." - LV Darkling
-
IGNEA
"We try to support our army as much as possible since we also have friends on the frontline." - Helle Bohdanova
-
ILLUMISHADE
"I think we longed for a band where we could be there from scratch and form everything the way we want." - Fabienne Erni
Copyright © All Rights Reserved. Powered by Terra Relicta