Southern gothic-infused blackened death metal act The Noctambulant has unveiled a new video single, "Hell Ride - The Second Death".
Drawing from the raw bloodlines of blues, rockabilly, gothic rock, and American country, Florida's The Noctambulant throws open the doors to the void in their new single "Hell Ride - The Second Death". The new album is scheduled for 2026.
Following its 2021 Hellrazor EP and European tour with Hate and Vader, The Noctambulant returns with its solidified, distinctive approach.
Smoke and fire choke the air as an unnamed preacher leads his flock - not to redemption, but into the jaws of the abyss. In "Hell Ride - The Second Death", Hammond organs shriek like wounded spirits, sermons curdle into threats, and guitars hammer the final nails into coffins of false hope. Here, salvation is a lie and belief is a death sentence.
The Noctambulant formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2013, with a mission to spread the culture of Southern Appalachia through its unique interpretation of black metal. Merging the genre's primal aggression with the crushing weight of blackened death metal and the haunting atmospherics of Southern Gothic, the band seeks to honour the myths, spirits, and eerie folklore of the region.
Founded by E. Helvete (guitars, vocals) and D. Franseth (drums) following the breakup of their psychobilly band, The Noctambulant emerged as they delved into the darker realms of black metal. With the addition of Lars Goerschafft (bass) and, later, Rev Beaumont (guitar), the band fully embraced a sound that merges relentless intensity with ghostly Appalachian storytelling, crafting an auditory spell of sorrow, brutality, and mysticism.
The Noctambulant's music weaves a sonic tapestry of feral blackened riffs, ominous melodies, and immersive soundscapes steeped in spectral Appalachian lore. Drawing inspiration from metal legends such as Venom, Celtic Frost, Bathory, and Dark Funeral, The Noctambulant channels both ferocity and haunting atmosphere, merging the unrelenting force of extreme metal with the ghostly echoes of ancient myths and the desolation of the Southern Gothic landscape. Link
THE NOCTAMBULANT - Unleashes "Hell Ride - The Second Death"
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