Polish blackened death metallers Ephialtes is streaming the music video for “To the Victims of Sirens”, the second single from their debut album, “Melas Oneiros”, set for release on November 1st via Black Lion Records. Formed during the pandemic by Przemysław “Quazarre” Olbryt (known for Devilish Impressions, Asgaard, and previously Crionics), Ephialtes also features members from Devilish Impressions. Melas Oneiros seamlessly blends haunting melodies with progressive, theatrical elements, offering a thematic exploration of archetypal characters and events.
Of “To the Victims of Sirens,” Quazarre shares:
“The song ‘To the Victims of Sirens’ draws upon a story from Homer’s “Odyssey” – our titular protagonist, Odysseus, trying to reach home after the Trojan war and lands on the island of Sirens. Their beautiful, mesmerizing voices lead sailors to their doom, causing them to crash their ships and drown in the process. While Odysseus commanded his crew to stuff their ears with wax as a protection and ordered them to tie him to the mast of the ship, in the song our character falls victim to the Sirens’ deceiving singing and ultimately shares the abysmal fate of men that came there before him.”
Ephialtes band photo – by Diana Sawicka
