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Exploring a wealth of fantastical literature by means of the bloodthirsty shroud of black steel, VISERION’s forthcoming atmospheric album, Hearth and Blood, is about to manifest on this realm on January sixteenth, 2026. The likes of ULTAR, 1349, SATYRICON, GATES OF ISHTAR are considerably influential within the development of VISERION’s creativity, as they delve closely into the melodic throughout their discography.
The title monitor opens the album with a extra conventionally leaning black steel high quality. It establishes the first theme that bleeds by means of the discharge: “our idea for this album was impressed by George R.R. Martin’s Sport of Thrones world. It notably focuses on the Targaryen dynasty therefore the title being their home phrases: Hearth and Blood.” The band clarify additional, “this explicit tune focuses on the black magic rituals that the Targaryen household was rumored to make use of with the intention to management dragons”. The violent and aggressive tones emanate from the unyielding instrumentation and monstrous vocal supply.
The usage of non commonplace time signatures creates a way of chaos and unease within the introduction to “Mad King”. The instability of the association is intentional because the tune explores “the delusions and cruelty of King Aerys II in addition to his demise”. Aegon The Conqueror and his dragon Balerion are the main target of “Reign of Hearth”. VISERION’s use of groove and melodies mark “Reign of Hearth” as a standout monitor. “Blackfyre” tells of The Blackfyre Rebellions by means of a darkish and rhythmic providing. The addition of keys enhances the monitor with additional texture – “a part of the manufacturing that stands out is the inclusion of keys recorded by our engineer Billy. These keys then sparked our mixer Chris to give you the concept to make use of it as an outro”.
Horror and anguish lie throughout the intense “Harrenhal”. This composition of despair sees the lyrics painting “the horrifying destruction of Lord Harren’s fortress by the hands of Aegon the Conqueror and his dragon”. In an enthralling show of unceasing energy the depth of the instrumentation is immense, solely pausing to lament in eerie melodic moments,
Positioned in Queens, NY, VISERION mix brutal and aggressive black steel with atmospheric and melodic passages in their very own distinctive tackle the style. Storytelling is embedded of their musical creativity, extremely influenced by the writings of George R.R. Martin and the World of Westeros. The band initially fashioned as a three-piece in 2020 by Ben Marvilli taking up bass and vocals, Matt Marvilli on drums and John Magnani performing guitars. Subsequently, in 2022, Magnani left and Ben Marvilli swapped out bass for guitar. Cris Valentine additionally joined on guitar and Tasso Diakov took on the bass. The debut album Pure Choice dropped in 2021, adopted by a break up EP launch with TELOCH VOVIN titled The Iron Age of Kali Yuga in 2023. Now, Hearth and Blood is about to emerge on January 16, 2026.
VISERION Is:Benedetto Marvilli -Guitar/VocalsMatthew Marvilli – DrumsCris Valentine – GuitarTasso Diakov – Bass
Album Credit:Producer: Billy PfisterRecording Studio: Westfall RecordingEngineer: Billy PfisterMastering: Jacob BuczarskiMixing: Chris GriggCover artwork: “Hearth in Rome” by Hubert Robert
Monitor Record:1. Hearth and Blood (3:09) 2. Mad King (3:33)3. Reign of Hearth (4:51)4. Blackfyre (5:31)5. Harrenhal (6:33)
