Heretoir
German metal band
Heretoir is a band formed in Augsburg in 2006 that combines post-rock and shoegazing influences with modern metal.
History
The band was founded in 2006 as a solo project by David "Eklatanz" C. (ex-Agrypnie). In 2008, the self-produced demo Existenz was released on the Chinese label Pest Productions, and in 2009 it was released again under the new title .Existenz. EP.
On February 25, 2011, the self-titled debut album Heretoir was released through Northern Silence Productions. It contains nine pieces with a play time of just over 50 minutes. The album cover was designed by the well-known French artist Fursy Teyssier (ex-Alcest, ex-Amesoeurs, Empyrium live, Les Discrets). The album artwork was created by the French artist Metastazis, who had previously worked for artists such as Alcest, As I Lay Dying, Enthroned, Gorgoroth, Morbid Angel, Paradise Lost, Secrets of the Moon and The Black Dahlia Murder. The lyrics and concept of the album are intended to reflect the thoughts and feelings of a protagonist who has lost a loved one, providing insight into the fine line between grief, longing, anger and hope.
In October 2011, Heretoir played with the help of the newly-joined musicians Maximilian "M.F." (live guitar) and Emanuel "Belial" D. (live drums) at the Autumn Depression Festival in Essen. Following that, it didn't take long for the band to share stages with bands such as Agalloch, Alcest, Graveworm, Negură Bunget, Sólstafir, Secrets of the Moon and Vreid at numerous concerts and festivals such as the Fimbul Festival 2012.
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