Venenum - 2019 European Century Media label 9-track LP + CD

Recorded at FinlandStudio, mixed and mastered by Andreas Linnemann at Hop House Studio, “Venenum”, sees the band’s strong Swedish death metal influences evolve towards a more diverse approach, further embracing elements reminiscent of Morbid Angel, Death and Bolt Thrower, and mounting in a whole batch of crushing anthems. “It is is a continuation of “Danse Macabre”, where the listener is dragged through our personal hell, conceptually build around ‘The Divine Comedy’ by Dante,” BAEST explain the approach to album number two. “The songs describe each their own circle of hell, which means they all have a different atmosphere and idea to them. We especially like the track ‘As Above So Below’, a tribute to the late Chuck Schuldiner, combining his melodic style with our own brutal ferocity.” Another highlight is the first track released from “Venenum”, the slow monument entitled ‘Gula’, seeing the group explore “the heavier side and sound of BAEST. We ended up with a raw, simple, yet grinding track that emphasizes the foundation of BAEST: melody and groove mixed with chaos.” As a special treat for its earliest fans, BAEST also remixed and remastered their ‘No Guts, No Glory’ cover, which will be released digitally and as bonus track: “This was recorded in 2017, but fans kept asking us for it to be released. Bolt Thrower are strong conceptually, and stand out with their uncompromisingly heavy and catchy writing style - this is our homage to the greats!”

Just released a year after its well-received predecessor, “Venenum” proves that BAEST have grown stronger, more experienced, more passionate and determined whilst touring and promoting their debut album “Danse Macabre”. The real fun is just about begin!

Tracklisting:

Side 1.
1.  Vitriol Lament   
2.  Gula   
3.  Nihil   
4.  Venenum   
5.  Styx   

Side 2.
1.  Heresy   
2.  As Above So Below   
3.  Sodomize   
4.  Empty Throne   

CD.
1.  Vitriol Lament   
2.  Gula   
3.  Nihil   
4.  Venenum   
5.  Styx   
6.  Heresy   
7.  As Above So Below   
8.  Sodomize   
9.  Empty Throne   
10. No Guts, No Glory (Live)