Harakiri For The Sky - Thanatos

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Art of Propaganda is proud to present the highly anticipated third album of Harakiri for the Sky, III: Trauma. Released in 2014 by Art of Propaganda, Harakiri for the Sky's Aokigahara reaped widespread critical acclaim for its startling synthesis of skyscraping post-rock textures and emotive black metal fury. Breathtaking and torturous in equal measures, the highwater mark that Aokigahara set has somehow been eclipsed by III: Trauma. Immediately, the album kicks off with an 11-minute epic titled "Calling the Rain," and indeed do Harakiri for the Sky summon forces both natural and supernatural. As the record winds through seven more equally scintillating epics, III: Trauma swells and swirls, crests and crushes, effortlessly dancing between genres with nary an ounce of self-consciousness. Not for nothing is the album titled Trauma: the emotional landscapes the band travail scrape both the direst depths and fleetingly blissful extremes of the human psyche.
But, as masterful as the band are at this point, this is not new territory for Harakiri for the Sky; they have been a steady work in progress from the start. Founded in 2011 in Vienna, Austria, the aim of Harakiri for the Sky has always been to create a unique mixture of melancholy and aggression, madness and meaning, and wrapped in alternately manic/mellow songs that bridged black metal and atmospheric post-rock. The band was initially begun as a studio project by erstwhile Bifröst member M. S. joined by vocalist/lyricist J. J., and has recently been expanded to a live lineup. With that lineup secured, Harakiri for the Sky then embarked upon four successful European tours with the likes of A Forest of Stars, Der Weg Einer Freiheit, and Agrypnie among others, encompassing over 20 countries to date. Now prepared to release the masterwork III: Trauma, Harakiri for the Sky will take this volatile-yet-beautiful new concoction on the road for the remainder of 2016: massive sound-walls and the barest of emotions await!
Recorded by M.S. and Daniel Fellner
Mixed and Mastered by Daniel Fellner
Produced by M.S.
Words & Vocals by J.J.
Layout & Artwork by Tristan Svart
Lyrics:
Childhood ends… …and all our dear friends leave the town
That we were born in and grew up all together
Yearling is over, but it’s quite hard for me to be cheerfull about it
Cause the loss of secureness beggars my confidence by far
Within the end of every day I get more paranoid
By the certainty of mortality and death
Lunatic, I know, but just because I‘m paranoid
Doesn’t mean they are not after me at all
It’s beyond me and concerning
And just that I know makes me grieve so deeply…
…I don’t think we can start all over again…
It’s a safe bet, cause nothing will ever change…
Sometimes things have to fall apart to make way for better ones
This happens for sorts of different reasons and most for the wrong
Sometimes I’m on the brink to stab my heart because of this sadness
But everything happens for a reason, whether we like it or not
This life dulled me abysmally and crowned me the king of shards
Kept sucking me dry till there was nothing left but a mortal apparel
The sons of apathy consigned their souls to escort me
They won‘t see nor find me among their shadows…
…I’m a ghost now…
At least this claiming of death means nothing
And also life in a sort is just a fallacy
I said before, to love, to die
All rigged in advance, merciless devastating illusions
What you call love or affection is just a figment
Someday you’ll see, I was so damn right…
Distorted reflections, Daggers cutting lacerations
A lifelong tragedy, scavenging vultures!
All Rights Reserved To Harakiri For The Sky & Art Of Propaganda © 2016

[@alexandrudaniel8068]

Mental illness robbed me of my life and left me a shell of a man. This album gives me solace in times I feel like I can't keep going. Thank you HFTS.

[@mordodsengel7404]

Same... I wish you the best..

[@alexandrudaniel8068]

@@mordodsengel7404 Sad to hear it... All the best to you too

[@mordodsengel7404]

@@alexandrudaniel8068 Thanks a lot. 🖤

[@V-for-Vendetta01]

this comment is painful. same here man.

[@mordodsengel7404]

@@V-for-Vendetta01 stay strong my friend 💕💕💕 Wish you the best ❤️

[@LylBratko]

As good as it was all these years before.. my heart explodes in rythme with the drum beat.. purely addictive.

[@danminushuman]

2:28 One of my favourite HFTS melodies. When the drums come it's simply amazing, beautiful

[@user-fo9ep8os8h]

Das Gefühl einfach alles los zulassen!!!

[@a7xzotter]

And I always come back, so beautiful \m/

[@georgexanthopoulos3003]

One of their best tracks!

[@spiroskoufos4786]

Timeless... LYRICS : Childhood ends... ...and all our dear friends leave the town That we were born in and grew up all together Yearling is over, but it's quite hard for me to be cheerfull about it Cause the loss of secureness beggars my confidence by far Within the end of everyday I get more paranoid By the certainty of mortality and death Lunatic, I know, but just because I'm paranoid Doesn't mean they are not after me at all It's beyond me and concerning And just that I know makes me grieve so deeply... ...I don't think we can start all over again... It's a safe bet, cause nothing will ever change... Sometimes things have to fall apart to make way for better ones This happens for sorts of different reasons and most for the wrong Sometimes I'm on the brink to stab my heart Because of this sadness But everything happens for a reason, Whether we like it or not This life dulled me abysmally And crowned me the king of shards Kept sucking me dry Till there was nothing left but a mortal apparel The sons of apathy consigned their souls to escort me They won't see nor find me among their shadows... ...I'M A GHOST NOW... At least this claiming of death means nothing And also life in a sort is just a fallacy I said before, to love, to die All rigged in advance, merciless devastating illusions What you call love or affection is just a figment Someday you'll see, I was so damn right... Distorted reflections, daggers cutting lacerations A lifelong tragedy, scavenging vultures!

[@mariliamoschoviti5915]

when your sorrow leads to great songs

[@vladnekromayhem3323]

Oo nai👌

[@V-for-Vendetta01]

No lie. I was depressed and this song was next in line on Spotify. Hit me hard.

[@kendrickriver1351]

A trick: you can watch series at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.

[@zekelee4505]

@Kendrick River Definitely, been watching on Flixzone for years myself :)

[@lanezaiden7192]

@Kendrick River yup, have been using flixzone for years myself :D

[@1213zia]

omg this drumming.....

[@a7xzotter]

whole album is magnificent, but this song is special \m/

[@thenarcopath488]

this is by far their strongest release, the whole album is an unstoppable force.

[@PanagosGr33kG134EVER]

I really appreciated how great this song live, on that melodic break on 2:28 followed by the blast-beat. Krimh the beast nailed the drums perfectly.

[@AOPRecords]

It wasn’t Krimh on this album 😉

[@niiteshayde]

5:52 🤘 I’m a ghost now 🤘

[@dr0m378]

3:56 OMG THIS VOICE!!!

[@martinal.mclean3571]

That's Davide Straccione from Shores Of Null! check them out!

[@p.olivyer2845]

3:59 Perfect voice

[@AmurRedneck]

шедевр

[@j1shin]

The melody of this song will hunt me forever, this is soooo good.

[@blumenkrieg735]

3:31 Timestamp for personal use

[@ExtremeMetalLIVE]

beautiful clean voice. I don't expect it, but simply epic.

[@martinal.mclean3571]

That's Davide Straccione from Shores of Null, on clean vocals :)

[@mr.namazu1023]

Seit Jahren mein absolutes Lieblingslied von euch.. bekomm echt nie genug davon :)

[@slash3r142]

Best track from the album

[@vaizvargoroth]

…I don’t think we can start all over again…

[@chrstnmtslzr]

hermosa canción.... la lírica y la atmósfera son una belleza ..... que buen grupo!!!!!

[@thefistofshadow7392]

A couple of month ago i stumbled upon this song and since then i completely fell in love with this band.

[@doddy8431]

I live this song...

[@theconquerorsalahljycjjch7414]

My favorite song by them

[@henriqueguido7598]

My New favorite band

[@nocturnalsoul71]

tamo junto amigo 🤝

[@jamesstewart9972]

Love this song,I am supporting bands like ellende and firtan,Karg forever,I will listen!

[@technoraver1]

Absolutely my favorite song of Harakiri's.

[@remcovanengelen3182]

Awesome!!!!

[@JRSA7X]

Honestly, for the last 4 years. I've been REPEATEDLY listening to Harakiri. This in my opinion is honestly the best band I've ever heard. Their ability to create such catchy and melodic melodies is nothing short that absolutely insane. The drums are quite literally unreal. (Krim is my favorite metal musician of all time and the fact he is behind the kit is just amazing. yes I love the other drummers.) Harakiri. never stop making music. Please! Much love from the UK.

[@AOPRecords]

But he didn’t play drums on this album ;-)

[@JRSA7X]

@@AOPRecords aye yes not this album. my meaning is now. should have specified

[@Rene-eg1lr]

Love it, thanks

[@ExtremeMusicPromotion]

Fantastic.

[@gammalykos2833]

Your every song is a masterpiece...

[@reneangler]

Great , thanks

[@leonardorafael6515]

wow amazing song

[@DerAntikristSeelenMord]

Very nice

[@rideroundandstuff]

oh my god, so good

[@Rene-eg1lr]

I love this song

[@blacksheep9648]

I love this song so epic

[@mattweaver5591]

great song

[@STAMFORD-hu4hx]

Amo el arte.Amo a Harakiri for the Sky.

[@PrmPepn]

woooow, nice

[@antifascist26]

Ich liebe diesen track...😍

[@Kimili.Kim92]

❤️

[@jr974]

depuis j'ai découvert ce groupe j'avoue j'adore ! ce côté melodic melancolic top un fan !!

[@Melwach]

Pretty straight forward. Nice. Really enjoying this album so far. Hoping for a tour soon.

[@christianrenteriadelafuent2786]

yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@DasEberschwein]

Und wieder verzaubert ihr meine Ohren! Auf jedenfall in mehreren Jahresbestenlisten

[@Iinkuya]

Highlight of not only the record, but the entire blackgaze genre for me.

[@luan_jant]

Sonoridade perfeita!

[@mispanjol9616]

oke

[@yurivinicius9036]

intro dying alone done - happy days

[@AOPRecords]

Karg (project of the Harakiri for the sky vocalist) on tour in February 2020 07/02/2020 Oberhausen - Helvete facebook.com/events/2517973985088377/?ti=icl 08/02/2020 Erfurt - From Hell facebook.com/events/2664811180293063/?ti=icl 09/02/2020 Hamburg - Bambi Galore facebook.com/events/1149962035393724/?ti=icl 10/02/2020 Berlin - Nuke Club facebook.com/events/439767630275235/?ti=icl 11/02/2020 Nürnberg - Golden Nugget facebook.com/events/2419493538318563/?ti=icl

[@peterturner2339]

Am I, perchance, the only one who finds the music in this song (and, indeed, most of the album) to be upbeat and, dare I say, joyous?

[@empirefalls8893]

Mein absolutes Highlight auf dieser CD

[@wanderingshadow9974]

Finde ich auach und Funeral Dreams ist auch noch mega genial

[@empirefalls8893]

Mr.Slimeball stimmt, hast recht...kennst du schon die neue CD von heretoir, the circle, ist auch ziemlich gut!

[@wanderingshadow9974]

hab reingehört klingt auch sehr gut ^^

[@empirefalls8893]

Mr.Slimeball dann gefaellt dir auch "Refugium" von Anomalie bestimmt?

[@Pascal_Wager]

Definitiv. Das is mal nicht ganz so schwer und klebrig sondern geht mal voll vorwärts.

[@SeriousReaper]

For me the best of the new album. Sad that they left behind much of their spirit from the past.

[@thenarcopath488]

Dude, the passion in this album burns brighter than all the previous, its fueling and relatable, strong and persistent, like a moving object that grows faster from its own speed, with moments of eerie clarity and utter beauty.

[@thenarcopath488]

they just appear to be leaving that more post hardcore feel. its different ill tell you that much, but imo its a huge improvement.

[@vilgotmillton1097]

The vocals have definitely "matured". On the last 2 albums the vocals felt very whiny (imo). But their sound has gotten way more epic!

[@chillmusic1122]

" I am a ghost now" 🔥☠️💀

[@ozzlayer]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Zazou_96]

This sounds like everything but black metal.. i don't know what this is but i like it alot

[@thefistofshadow7392]

its the perfect balance between being melodical and being black metal

[@AOPRecords]

Harakiri for the sky & Ghost Bath & Unreqvited NORTH AMERICA Tour 2022 10/27 Philadelphia PA Milkboy 10/28 Brooklyn NY The Meadows 10/29 Baltimore MD Metro Gallery 10/30 Atlanta GA Boggs Social 11/01 Nashville TN The End 11/02 Little Rock AR Vino's 11/04 Houston TX Acadia 11/05 Dallas TX Reno's 11/06 Austin TX Come and Take It Live 11/07 El Paso TX Rockhouse 11/10 Phoenix AZ Nile Underground 11/11 San Diego CA Brick By Brick 11/12 Los Angeles CA Jewels 11/13 San Jose CA Xbar 11/14 Portland OR High Water Mark 11/15 Seattle WA Funhouse 11/16 Boise ID Shredder 11/17 Salt Lake City UT Metro Music Hall 11/18 Denver CO Roxy Theater 11/20 Chicago IL Reggies 11/21 Detroit MI Sanctuary 11/22 Pittsburgh PA Preserving Underground 11/23 Rochester NY Montage 11/24 Toronto ON Tail of The Junction 11/25 Ottawa ON Dominion Tavern 11/26 Montreal QC Theatre Paradox 11/27 Quebec City QC L'anti Tickets: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SlrxcO7cdzKdHLqtmC2CX7dTAOS0N1FoFvrPHfbFsG4/edit#gid=0

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North America tour with Ghost Bath& Unreqvited Tickets: linktr.ee/harakiriforthesky 20 Apr. 23 - Brooklyn, NY 21 Apr. 23 - Philadelphia, PA 22 Apr. 23 - Baltimore, MD 23 Apr. 23 - Atlanta, GA 25 Apr. 23 - Nashville, TN 26 Apr. 23 - Little Rock, AR 28 Apr. 23 - Houston, TX 29 Apr. 23 - Dallas, TX 30 Apr. 23 - Austin, TX 01 May 23 - El Paso, TX 02 May 23 - Mesa, AZ 03 May 23 - Tucson, AZ 04 May 23 - San Diego, CA 05 May 23 - Los Angeles, CA 06 May 23 - Cupertino, CA 07 May 23 - Portland, OR 08 May 23 - Seattle, WA 10 May 23 - Boise, ID 11 May 23 - Salt Lake City, UT 12 May 23 - Denver, CO 13 May 23 - Kansas City, KS 14 May 23 - Chicago, IL 15 May 23 - Detroit, MI 16 May 23 - Pittsburgh, PA 17 May 23 - Rochester, NY 18 May 23 - Toronto, ON 19 May 23 - Ottawa, ON 20 May 23 - Montreal, QC 21 May 23 - Quebec City, QC

[@ramonmartin461]

xcuando una gira por barcelona ?

[@kevintrout]

And the most uplifting song of the century award goes to....

[@finq0997]

does anyone know who does the clean guest vocals on this track? I feel like I know the voice, might be the singer from Ghost Brigade?

[@AOPRecords]

Davide from Shores of Null

[@finq0997]

@@AOPRecords thank you, time to check those guys out. ;)

[@theodoratheodoridi3388]

eaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@Lordcheese1000]

best tune is viaticum..by far. but the intro of this is unreal.

[@pluto9309]

Thanos and Kratos baby

[@takecondonafiuta159]

I hope you comeback to Poland soon

[@AOPRecords]

Willi Energol next month in Poland with Asphyx and others: facebook.com/events/2375026279187841/?ti=icl

[@mycoldlandscape3660]

@@AOPRecords its today! im going so see you there!

[@Pascal_Wager]

mütze 3 shirts und ein longsleeve. ich liebe diese band. ich bin manchmal ziemlich depri. diese musik baut mich immer wieder auf. danke an harakiri for the sky. Ihr wisst es nicht aber ihr habt mir das Leben gerettet.

[@TerenceChiII]

Fühle das. "I see Demons" ist btw der beste Tracks deines Profilbildalbums.

[@Pascal_Wager]

@@TerenceChiII ich liebe Thanatos weil es so schnell ist. Es powert richtig. Reist einem aus der depression in dieses"ich bin unverwundbar" Feeling.

[@TerenceChiII]

@@Pascal_Wager Sehr mitreißend, da hast du recht! HftS hellt mir einfach stets die Stimmung auf.

[@Pascal_Wager]

@@TerenceChiII übrigens das Lied von Book of black earth ist Antarctica das mich zu dem Profilbild bewegte

[@natco3104]

Good song!!!Thanatos in greek means death🙂

[@othmanechenguiti8119]

In God of War he's the greatest bitch I've ever known and I'm glad he's dead. Fucking greek god my ass...

[@natco3104]

Worm dude I meant the word thanatos in greek language literally means death and it's written as θάνατος.I don't know about God of war a shit😂😂

[@prod.kaligula]

+Μάνος Natco hes also greek's god of death

[@leonardolungo6078]

men's personification of death

[@paulcopper299]

4:48 legend says samurai make their entry on this part

[@blacksheep9648]

please play this song on the raknarök festival 2017 thx see you there

[@ghoulunathics]

absolutely. thanatos and gallows should be added to playlist on tours. even though i love every single one of hfts-songs, those are the absolute best.

[@ioanaaaidk7027]

[@6sachith]

U.S. anytime?

[@orhundursun9924]

Dakika 4.00

[@juanpabloangel5929]

will you ever come to latin america?

[@senshencritical]

Is there any melodeath song that you may suggest? Let me start by your leave: Sabhankra - I Will Die With Your Love Thousand Leaves - Vampire Edge

[@Taryion]

Karg- Heimat bist du tiefster Winter

[@senshencritical]

@@Taryion I'll take a look at it bro, thanks.

[@Christ.oph.de.Fresse]

Leipa - Reue

[@senshencritical]

@@Christ.oph.de.FresseI'll take a look at it as well buddy, thanks a lot!

[@Jordanectomy]

8:50

[@jacktadash]

Thanos toes. When he clicks them you watch out

[@Kuhmuhnistische_Partei]

"[...] but just because I‘m paranoid | Doesn’t mean they are not after me at all" Ist das eigentlich bewusst an Nirvana ("Territorial Pissings") angelehnt, oder kam da nur jemand auf die gleiche "Erkenntnis" wie Kurt Cobain? ;) Wie auch immer, ich liebe die Zeilen in beiden Songs. Ich weiß nicht mal genau warum.

[@VulgrimOfficial]

Kuhmuhnistische Partei: Muht zur Kuhzunft! Weil sie ein Symbol für Wahrheit sind... Geiler Nickname übrigens

[@aggernasi5984]

12.10.2019 🌙♥🕇

[@mimortal1000]

4:45

[@emrecelik8567]

of ulen be

[@mehdimouradbenhadach9426]

K

[@idk-pl7dd]

România?

[@AOPRecords]

Queenisor they will be on Tour there from 16th May til 19th May. Visit there Facebook page to find a concert near you.

[@idk-pl7dd]

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[@jkkatikaridis4841]

is it just me or their sound on the first cd is more " heavy " like, their song might get more fast or powerfull but the sound was more heavy e.g. i could listen to the bass better but maybe its just me .....

[@thenarcopath488]

Jk Katikaridis i feel like the heavieness comes from their emotion in that album, their introduction to this world started with sounds of rain and thunder. it still echos here, but instead of a tiny flame, this is an inferno, no longer a tornado, its a hurricane (their first album feels devoid of hope, subtracting flame, this album feels as though your turning the flames higher {while keeping a strong shade of dread)

[@alik7676]

vay anasının nikahı

[@ibrahimvarola]

Hocam hala buralarda mısın?

[@alik7676]

@@ibrahimvarola buradayım 😅

[@ibrahimvarola]

@@alik7676 Hocam hayat hala boktan ve hala bu şarkıya düşüyor yolum umarım senin için durum çok daha iyidir.

[@alik7676]

@@ibrahimvarola hayat boktan tabii.Ama hayatı boktan yapanlar insanlar.İnsanlardan uzak durumym çok daha iyi :) Umarım senin için de her zaman en iyisi olur 👍🏼

[@ibrahimvarola]

@@alik7676 Eyvallah hocam. Kendine iyi bak.

[@monkzrox08]

This qualifies as melodic deathmetal but their wiki doesn't list them in this genre.

[@natco3104]

Who cares?They create magic my friend

[@mashuushiro4267]

It's post-black metal my dude

[@user-te1bu4li8q]

Post/black. The reason people think it sounds melodeath is because music composer in this band used to compose melodic pagan/folk/death metal. Name of band was Bifrost

[@ptolemaios5364]

There is no death metal sound in this song

[@wastehazey6468]

This is by far more black metal than death metal