| Traditionell wurde „Coronach“ von James McBain (Hellripper) in den Coronach Studios in Schottland aufgenommen und abgemischt. Das Mastering übernahm Damien Herring in den Subterranean Watchtower Studios in den USA. Das Cover-Artwork, wie oben zu sehen, stammt von Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration.
Hellripper – „Coronach“ (44:09):
1. Hunderprest (05:49)
2. Kinchyle (Goatkraft and Granite) (04:33)
3. The Art of Resurrection (05:44)
4. Baobhan Sith (Waltz of the Damned) (06:24)
5. Blakk Satanik Fvkkstorm (03:53)
6. Sculptor’s Cave (04:35)
7. Mortercheyn (04:18)
8. Coronach (08:48)
„Coronach“ wird als Jewelcase-CD, Digital-Album sowie in folgenden LP-Varianten auf 180g-Vinyl erhältlich sein:
- „Black Cuillin“ LP auf schwarzem Vinyl (unbegrenzt, erhältlich in Europa)
- „Wild Thistle“ LP auf transparentem Magenta-Vinyl (limitiert auf 400 Exemplare, erhältlich bei britischen Händlern und direkt bei Hellripper)
- „Saltire“ LP auf blauem Vinyl (limitiert auf 300 Exemplare, erhältlich bei ausgewählten Händlern in Deutschland & Österreich sowie direkt bei Hellripper)
- „Highland Mist“ LP auf grauem Vinyl (limitiert auf 1000 Exemplare, erhältlich direkt bei Hellripper)
- „Baobhan Sith“ LP auf transparentem Waldgrün-Vinyl (unbegrenzt, erhältlich in den USA)
- „Granite City“ LP auf Electric Smoke-Vinyl (limitiert auf 500 Exemplare, erhältlich in den USA)
- „Bean Nighe“ LP auf Ultra-Clear-Vinyl (limitiert auf 300 Exemplare, erhältlich in den USA direkt bei Hellripper)
Der Vorverkauf des Albums beginnt heute und ist hier verfügbar:
https://hellripperband.lnk.to/Coronach-Album
James McBain, Mastermind, Gitarrist, Sänger und Songwriter von Hellripper, äußerte sich zu „Hunderprest“ wie folgt:: „‚Hunderprest‘, hits immediately with a chaotic deluge of dissonance, and is what I felt to be the perfect way to open the album — leaving the listener with no time to prepare. Based on the legend of Hunderprest, or „dog priest“ – the vampire of Melrose Abbey. The sinful chaplain inherited his nickname because of his habit of hunting on horseback with his pack of hounds. After his death, legend says he was buried in the graveyard of Melrose Abbey; and because his spirit could not find peace, he would rise from his grave when night fell to harass the villagers and his former mistress to satisfy his bloodthirst. He was eventually defeated when a group of monks from Melrose Abbey exhumed Hunderprest’s blood-soaked body in broad daylight and set it on fire, throwing the ashes into the wind to be sure that the vampire would no longer be able to torment the town. Musically, the track primarily takes influence from a mixture of thrash (Kreator, Merciless, Metallica) and black (Watain, Rotting Christ, Tribulation) metal, with a healthy dose of some more „atmospheric“ d-beat elements from the likes of Oathbreaker and Fall of Efrafa.“
And McBain added the following general comment about the „Coronach“ album: „‚Coronach‘ is a personal exploration of Scottish Culture — its music, literature, history & folklore. From Pictish mysteries to Victorian Gothic literature, sinister lore, classic Scottish poetry and modern urban tales, the album tells stories of the country throughout the ages. Inspired by anything and everything from Venom and Mercyful Fate, to Watain and Opeth, to Manic Street Preachers, film scores and traditional Scottish music, the album is a good representation of myself all wrapped up in a nice speed metal package! Quite a bit of experimentation went into this album, and I wanted each track to contain something that I had never done previously. Whether it be the inclusion of a different instrument, or how a song begins, I aimed to offer some element of surprise in each track. The album, named after the vocal lament traditionally sung at funerals in the Scottish Highlands, encompasses everything the band is about: mixing modern and old-school influences, past and present storytelling, the dark side of Scottish history and my personal interpretation of it. As always, the writing and recording took place in my home studio, with various other people putting their stamp on a few of the tracks. The album was mixed by myself, and was mastered by Damian Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studios, and the artwork was done by Adam Burke (Nightjar Illustration). Fàilte gu Alba – Welcome to Scotland!“
Der zuvor veröffentlichte erste Track des Albums, „Kinchyle (Goatkraft and Granite)“, steht weiterhin zum Streaming bereit: https://hellripperband.lnk.to/KinchyleGoatkraftAndGranite-Single das Video dazu von David Gregory gibt es hier: https://youtu.be/YLk4t-D7FBc
Live wird Hellripper im Anschluss an die Veröffentlichung von „Coronach“ auf europäische Headliner-Tour gehen, gemeinsam mit Schizophrenia und Sarcator, um das neue Album zu präsentieren.
Nachfolgend die Liste der kommenden Auftritte sowie bereits angekündigte Festivals für Hellripper im Jahr 2026: |
