Khnvm drop the video clip “Fetid Eden” as the first single taken from their new full-length Cosmocrator. The fourth album of the German death metal act with Bangladeshi roots has been scheduled for release on August 29, 2025.
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“Our new single, ‘Fetid Eden’ is not merely music – but a visceral report from the heart of conflict”, singer and guitarist Obliterator explains. “This track plunges listeners into the brutal aftermath of war, where shattered dreams lie scattered like debris across ravaged landscapes, and the echoes of loss reverberate through the silence. This is a soundscape where the weight of existence is amplified by the relentless machinery of war and every breath is a struggle against the suffocating grip of despair. ‘Fetid Eden’ serves as a stark reminder of the enduring human cost of conflict, a descent into the gore-soaked reality that lies beyond the headlines. As the lead single of our upcoming album, it signals our unflinching commitment to confronting the darkest aspects of the human condition in a world consumed by violence.”
With their fourth album Cosmocrator, Khnvm are entering a downward spiral into the abyss of the human experience. The death metal brainiacs explore the crossroads of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality. Cosmocrator draws powerful inspiration from Christopher Hitchens’ scathing account “God Is Not Great” and Carl Jung’s “Mysterium Coniunctionis” to explore themes surrounding the tension between rationality and mysticism, while challenging conventional beliefs.
The album title Cosmocrator carries a dual significance. It symbolises the “Ruler of the World” and, within religious vocabulary, also stands for “Satan”. This reflects the album’s exploration of common phenomena, expressed through an adrenaline-fueled artistic lens. With the thought-provoking lyrics and harsh yet to the point musicality of Cosmocrator, Khnvm promise not to just deliver on musical terms but also to captivate those who are drawn to complex narratives and philosophical depth.
Tracklisting:
“Purgatorial Pyre”
“Fetid Eden”
“Mercurial Remnants”
“Fathomless Enigma”
“Cosmocrator”
“Venom Spawn”
“Haunting Blight”
“Fetid Eden” video:
Recording lineup:
Obliterator – guitars, bass, vocals
M. – drums
Live lineup:
Obliterator – guitars, vocals
Chasmist – bass
J. – drums
