A new force in the gothic music scene is Caressing Misery, newly signed to The Circle Music, with their first single, ‘A Thousand Seasons’ out now. This haunting track is a taste of what’s to come from their debut album, Lost And Serene, set for release on 12th December 2024.
‘A Thousand Seasons’ is a guitar-driven gothic earworm featuring the vocals of Mariangela Demurtas (ex-Tristania). The song showcases the band’s ability to create emotionally charged music that should resonate with fans of acts like The 69 Eyes, Sentenced, Paradise Lost, Entwine, Lacrimas Profundere, and For My Pain.
Caressing Misery‘s debut album, Lost And Serene, is intended a sonic journey through themes of sadness, hope, light and shadow, relationships, love, and a profound connection to nature. The album is said to feature “mesmerising artwork that perfectly captures the essence of their music, along with soaring guitars, thunderous drums, and a knack for crafting catchy melodies.”
Formed in 2021 when Julian Aust (The Shallow Graves) and Zac Campbell (The Waning Moon, The Kentucky Vampires) discovered a shared passion for late 90s goth rock/metal. Despite being separated by around 7500km, they collaborated remotely from different continents to create eight tracks that blend deep, charismatic vocals with haunting melodies and a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of bands like The 69 Eyes and Paradise Lost.
To elevate their sound further, Caressing Misery enlisted the talents of Hendrik Müller (Halphas, Timor Et Tremor) and Mariangela Demurtas (Ardours, ex-Tristania) as guest vocalists. Lost And Serene was produced and mastered by Markus Stockat Klangschmiedestudio E. The band’s visuals were brought to life by Billy Phobia and Anna Apostata Arts.
Stream‘A Thousand Seasons’ via all digital platforms here and check out the video here at RAMzine.
Order Lost And Serene here, via digital platforms here, and for t–shirts go here.
