KHORS signs to SVARGA MUSIC

Ukrainian independent record label Svarga Music proudly reports about signing the contract for exclusive rights to re-release the first four albums of KHORS – one of the most dynamically developing Ukrainian bands. Uncountable editions and re-releases of these albums have already given the cult status to this band. At present KHORS having the contract with Candlelight Records (Great Britain), also released the albums through Osmose Productions (France) being one of the metal scene’s pillars. Beginning of 2014 re-release of "Mysticism" album will be issued in noble 6-panel digipak format with bonus tracks and a new cover art. KHORS’ other albums are planned for re-releasing in 2014-2015.

Khorus, bassist and leader of the band says: "We are pleased with the agreement with Svarga Music for repressing of our first albums. I think this young, ambitious and, it’s the most important thing, Ukrainian label will breathe new life into our old songs and our cooperation will have positive results".

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KHORS: Ukrainian Black Metal Heathens Reveal New Video

Ukrainian black metal heathens KHORS recently unleashed a video for "The Last Leaves." Shot live at the Metal Heads’ Mission Festival this past August in Crimea, Ukraine, the track comes off the band’s Wisdom Of Centuries full-length issued via Candlelight Records’ Cult Series earlier this Fall. View the clip below.

KHORS features former members of Hate Forest, Tessaract, and Drudkh. Their fifth full-length Wisdom Of Centuries is enhanced by the use of various ethnic instruments, is the first performed in the band’s native tongue and continues to reap the praise of critics domestically and abroad. Comments MetalSucks in a 4/5 review: “Wisdom Of Centuries is full of charred vocals, tremolo-picked minor chords, and drums comfortably volleying between Celtic Frost strides and traditional black metal blasts. It’s the quiet moments…that are the most evocative: while many of their peers are content with downshifting into folk or unintentionally-‘80s keyboard symphonies, KHORS drape warm layers of synths over their frosty dervish. The pair of instrumentals in the middle of the album work as a fine palate-cleanser, relying on Wagnerian brass and Deftones-esque drumming in equal parts to relieve and build tension. It’s not the most innovative black metal album, but the tweaks that are implemented work beautifully.” Blistering.com notes, “KHORS is steadily becoming a force in the atmospheric black metal scene,” Popdose commends the band’s“atmospheric brand of black metal that has progressed from rawness, to precision and darkness over time. They’ve always used keyboards giving their music somewhat of a psychedelic sound and even prog-ish at times though with this new album they enhance their sound better than on any other disc,” while Decibel champions KHORS’ “tasteful keyboard usage and traditional folkie instrumentation.”

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Khors streams "Black Forest's Flaming Eyes"

Kharkiv, Ukraine, Black Metal band Khors has for stream the song "Black Forest's Flaming Eyes". The track appears at the newest album "Wisdom of Centuries" released September 11th, 2012 through Candlelight Records. Check out below.

1.Through the Clouds of the Past
2.Black Forest's Flaming Eyes
3.The Last Leaves
4.Where the Grandeur of Mountains Embraces the Space
5.Horizons Glassy
6.Wisdom of Centuries
7.Only Time Will Take It Away
8.Twilight

Written, arranged and composed in Kharkiv, Ukraine during Spring 2011 — Autumn 2011

Drums, bass and guitars recorded in Blacklight Studio, Kiev, Ukraine in September 2011.

Keyboards recorded in Nightmarestudio, Kharkiv, Ukraine during Winter 2011-2012.

Lead guitars and vocals recorded in Oriana Stronghold Forge Studio, Kharkiv, Ukraine in Autumn 2011.

Samples and additional keyboards recorded in Astargh Studio, Kharkiv, Ukraine in January 2012.

Mixed and mastered in Blacklight Studio, Kiev, Ukraine during Winter 2011 — 2012.

All lyrics and music written by Khors.

Produced by Khors.

Art direction and cover concept by Sir Gorgoroth & Khors.

Helg Guitars (rhythm), Vocals

Khaoth Drums

Khorus Bass

Jurgis Guitars (lead & rhythm), Vocals

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KHORS: New Track Stream Available Via Decibel's Deciblog

The mighty Deciblog is currently streaming "Asgard's Shining," the third track fromKHORS' latest full-length, Return To Abandoned, released via Paragon Records. On their fourth long player, the Ukrainian black metal horde yield the harsher, brooding sounds of earlier works whilst  mixing in the melancholy and atmosphere of 2008's unsung blackened gem, Mysticism.  Said bassist Khorus of the tune,  "The main theme of 'Asgard's Shining' is the attraction of ancient mythical kingdom the Asgard; its majesty and power." 

Check out "Asgard's Shining" HERE.

"One gets the impression that the members of KHORS were driven by forces beyond their control and were unable to alter or impede the writing process until said forces decided the album was complete." -- Blabbermouth

"Khors is one of the better prospects on the atmospheric black metal front in recent memory. Because they operate without the mindless and oft-overbearing sense of predominance and overt “epic-ness” their contemporaries do, Khors should easily be able to build upon Return to Abandoned. There’s a lot to digest here, and there’s something for everyone. Even you, the ever-hard-to-please BM basement dweller." -- Blistering

"If you are looking for a heavyset dose of blackened, progressive heathenism you will find no fault here." -- Metal Team UK

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KHORS: New Track Stream Available Via Noisecreep

AOL Noisecreep is currently streaming "Sacrament Of Buyan," the eighth  track from KHORS' latest full-length, Return To Abandoned, released last month via Paragon Records. On their fourth long player, the Ukrainian black metal horde yield the harsher, brooding sounds of earlier works whilst  mixing in the melancholy and atmosphere of 2008's unsung blackened gem, Mysticism.  "Sacrament Of Buyan," is based in Slavic mythology -- Buyan is reportedly the only place where you'll find "Koschei the Deathless" soul buried inside a needle inserted into an egg that lurks in a magical oak tree.

 

To check out "Sacrament Of Buyan," point your browser HERE.

 

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KHORS: Ukrainian Black Metal Horde Unleash New Full-Length

Paragon Records is proud to announce the release of Return To Abandoned, the long-awaited new full-length from Ukrainian black metal horde KHORS. On Return To Abandoned KHORS yield harsher, brooding sounds of their earlier work whilst  mixing in the melancholy and spacious atmosphere of 2008's unsung dark black gem Mysticism. Inarguably the most majestic journey the band has taken its listeners on thus far, Return To Abandoned will appeal to old and new fans alike. View the cover art HERE.

KHORS was formed by former Astrofaes bassist, Khorus, in August 2004, with an aim to create gloomy, powerful, atmospheric black metal. Sometime later, guitarist/vocalist Helg (Runes Of Dianceht) and drummer Khaoth (Tessaract, ex-Astrofaes, ex-Hate Forest) joined the fold. The band was later rounded out by guitarist Warth. Contrary to rumors, KHORS is not attached to any politically motivated groups or extremists. For fans of  Kampfar, Moonsorrow, Borknagar, etc.

Return To Abandoned Track Listing:

1. The Arrival (Intro) 

2. Lost Threads 

3. Asgard's Shining 

4. Song of the Void 

5. The Fog (...and Grief Still Moans) 

6. Mysteries Cosmos 

7. The Seas Burn of Omnipotence 

8. Sacrament of Buyan

Earlier this Fall, Paragon reissued The Flames Of Eternity’s Decline and Cold, KHORS' now classic first two full-lengths -- originally released in 2005 and 2006 respectively as a two-CD set with new layout, nine bonus tracks and a rare early video from the band. Though KHORS have long progressed musically, these early recordings still brim with the unique atmosphere of pagan black metal the band was built upon.

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KHORS: Ukrainian Black Metal Legion To Reissue First Two Full-Lengths

Via Paragon Records On October 19

Paragon Records is proud to announce the reissue of The Flames Of Eternity’s Decline and ColdfromUkrainian black metal legion KHORS. The now classic first two full-lengths -- originally released in 2005 and 2006 respectively -- will come as a two-CD set with a new layout, nine bonus tracks and a rare early video from the band. Though KHORS have long progressed musically, these early recordings still brim with the unique atmosphere of Pagan black metal that the band was built upon.The Flames Of Eternity’s Decline/Cold will be released via Paragon Records on October 19, 2010. Check out the cover art HERE.

KHORS was formed by former Astrofaes bassist, Khorus, in August 2004, with an aim to create gloomy, atmospheric black metal. Sometime later, guitarist/vocalist Helg (Runes Of Dianceht) and drummer Khaoth (Tessaract, ex-Astrofaes, ex-Hate Forest) joined the fold. The band was later rounded out by guitarist Warth.

In related news, KHORS will unleash a new full-length, Return To Abandoned, to the masses later this year. Details to be revealed in the coming weeks.

The Flame Of Eternity's Decline Track Listing

01. Wounds Of The Past

02. Eyes Of Eternal Loneliness

03. Throne Of Antiquity

04. Trees are remembers

05. Breath

06. Moan Of The Grief

07. Spirit Of Fury

08. Flame Of Eternity

Bonus:

09. Wounds Of The Past (wood mix)

10. Spirit Of Fury (moon mix)

11. Moan Of The Grief (live)

12. Trees Are Remembers (demo)

13. Eyes Of Eternal Loneliness (demo)

14. Throne Of Antiquity (demo)

15. Flame Of Eternity (demo)

Cold Track Listing:

01. Cold

02. Ashes

03. Garnet

04. Misery

05. Conscious Burning

06. Whispers

07. In The Depths Of Black Hills

08. The Abyss

Bonus:

09. Cold (art-rock version)

10. Ashes (live)

11. Garnet (video)

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Khors

Khors
Genre(s)
Black Metal
Lyrical theme(s)
Paganism
Origin Formed in Current label Status
Ukraine (Kharkiv) 2004 Paragon Records Active
Current line-up
Helg - Guitar, vocals (Runes of Dianceht)
Khorus - Bass (Astrofaes)
Khaoth - Drums (Astrofaes, Nokturnal Mortum, Tessaract, Hate Forest, Ltd Mutanter, Litia)
Warth - Guitars (Faces of Death) (2009-)
Former/past member(s)
Saturious - Keyboards (Astrofaes, Nokturnal Mortum, Runes of Dianceht, Finist, Vetche, Lucifugum (Ukr) (session), Piorun, Anthropolatri, Conquest (Ukr), Temnozor)
Wortherax - Lead guitar (Nokturnal Mortum)
Nort - Guitar (Scorbut, Nagual) (2005-2009)
Additional notes
Khors is the Slavic god of the sun and light.

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