Rising from the depths of the Bavarian Forest, Maahes returns with its second full-length opus, Nechacha - a record which is heavier, darker, and more orchestral than anything the band has released before. Out on 19 September via Massacre Records, the album will be available in Mediabook, limited vinyl, and digital formats.
Named after the flagellum, the ancient Egyptian symbol of dominion held by pharaohs and gods, Nechacha marks a new era for Maahes: epic arrangements, monumental orchestration, and a deeper descent into the blackened void - without abandoning the raw ferocity of their earlier works.
While its 2020 debut album, Reincarnation, was firmly rooted in traditional black metal, Nechacha expands the band's vision with cinematic scope, reminiscent of early Dimmu Borgir, yet unmistakably forged in the unique atmosphere of Maahes.
Nechacha delves into ancient Egyptian ritual, occultism, divine madness, and the legacy of fallen empires. The eleven tracks move between themes of rebirth and destruction, hubris and devotion, domination and transcendence, shaping a sonic temple where myth and metal collide.
The album was produced by Thomas Winnerl and Heiko Müller and mixed by Heiko Müller and V. Santura at Woodshed Studios. Marcus Röll / Autumn Arts crafted the cover artwork.
With Nechacha, Maahes stands ready to ascend to the next level - armed with an album that is at once uncompromisingly black, deeply atmospheric, and conceptually unyielding. Link
Nechacha tracklist:
01. Magic Slave
02. The Resurrection
03. Lord of the Underworld
04. Morbid Love
05. Cult of the Sun
06. The Crown and the Sceptre
07. Keeper of Secrets
08. Obsidian
09. Patron Saint of Pharaohs (feat. Lele Habel)
10. Medusa
11. Nephthys' Tears (Remixed & Remastered)
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