Music has always been a very important part of the lives of the five guys from Germany's ATHORN. They are music fans, passionate visitors of festivals and ardent musicians. They've known each other for years, met often in Hannover´s metal and concert scene and eventually, in the Autumn of 2008, they began jamming together.

Despite the fact that they are influenced by very different styles of music -- or perhaps because of that -- they complement each other amazingly, forming a mixture of grooving rhythms, monolithic riffs, sophisticated sound structures and thrilling guitar work, which altogether reminds one of a modern and developed version of early Sanctuary or Nevermore. Professional experiences due to their jobs in the music industry together with this fresh euphoria that is only immanent in real rock fans formed a perfect symbiosis. ATHORN's music is professional, versed, fresh and energetic.

The band self-released their debut EP Livable Hatred in September 2009. Within a few weeks of the release the band had already developed a massive buzz due to the crowds that were attending their shows, and ATHORN were immediately offered a contract from Germany's AFM Records.

ATHORN's official debut Phobia, which was recorded and mixed in Waveland Studios in June and July of this year, is available now via AFM Records, and thematically deals with human fears and phobias. View the extensive trailer for Phobia HERE.

ATHORN PHOBIA Trailer 2010

Phobia Track Listing

01. Angels of the Fall
02. Emperor of Ruin
03. Humanize the Demon
04. Phobia Prologue
05. Phobia
06. After the End
07. A Matter of Time
08. From Beyond
09. The Ferryman
10. Schizophrenia

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