Since the release of his debut "Gothic Electronic Anthems" in 2003 GOTHMINISTER Björn Alexander Brem has captivated listeners with his hymns of pitch-black magic. Dark shudders, deepest lead vocals and the thrilling craft of composing within the marrow of gothic, industrial metal and electro have become his trademarks ever since. Songs like "Angel", "Wish", "Dark Salvation" "Monsters" remain jewels despite the passing of time. Damnation, salvation by darkness, burning passions, the cruel fascination with death, alluring sin. Armoured with black humour, GOTHMINISTER's lyrics constantly swirl around these dark poles, resulting in long-lasting success on European stages and dancefloors.
Now, finally, the Minister of Goth returns! His new album "Anima Inferna", produced by US-soundwizard Neil Kernon, exceeds even the highest expectations. Powerful metal riffs march relentlessly arm-in-arm with juicy electro sequences. The master himself reveals an astonishing range of vocal art: from the deepest gothic dungeons up to the higher spheres of steaming rock. Verses of viciously growled rhythm-figures are followed by overwhelming refrains, sometimes followed by yet another exciting chorus. Impossible, you think? Then listen to such killer tracks as "Stonehenge", "Liar" or "Juggernaut". The new songs' aesthetic ranges from gloomy and threatening heaviness into the regions of black metal. Dynamic, energetic, dramatic – and beware of those divine, crying and weeping choirs!
"Anima Inferna", that is a soul born in hell. Ultimate darkness. GOTHMINISTER is no less relentless: he damns us to fall for him. He may command us to "Fight! Resist!" but there's no use. We won't fight, we can't resist him.
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