Italian Symphonic Death Metal pioneers Genus Ordinis Dei have just announced a new single entitled Eternal Cycle which features Xandria vocalist Ambre Vourvahis on vocals. The single will be released via all platforms worldwide on November 15, 2024 via Eclipse Records. Just a few days after, the band is heading out on tour supporting Xandria and Sirenia. The eleven-date European Tour begins on November 19 at Hydrozagdka in Warsaw (Poland) and wraps up on November 30 at De Pul in Uden (Netherlands). See below for dates and more info.
Eternal Cycle is the second release from the band since their full-length album & metal music video series The Beginning which was released on December 8, 2023 via Eclipse Records. The track was produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Tommaso Monticelli at Sonitus Studio in Crema, Italy. "Eternal Cycle," is a powerful symphonic metal track that blends mythology and emotional depth. Featuring the captivating vocals of Ambre Vourvahis from Xandria, the song reimagines the myth of Persephone and Hades, focusing on the birth of the seasons and the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Musically, the song is a whirlwind of orchestral grandeur, staccato rhythms, and intense riffs. Vourvahis’s ethereal vocals provide a stunning contrast to the growls of the band’s lead vocalist, embodying the duality of light and shadow, life and death. The interplay between the symphonic elements and the metal foundation captures the tension and passion at the heart of the myth.
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"When I first heard Ambre from Xandria, I immediately knew we would do great things together” says guitarist & vocalist Nick Key. “Collaborating with Ambre was an incredible experience; the tones of her voice, her attention to detail, and her great openness and professionalism impressed and inspired me. The intertwining of our voices is something magical, and I’m sure the audience will feel and experience this wonderful journey just as we did... with immense emotion.” Vocalist Ambre Vourvahis continues, “I’ve been listening to Genus Ordinis Dei for many years. When I first heard their song Salem which featured Cristina Scabbia, I thought how great it would be to collaborate with them one day. It seems I may have manifested that! I feel extremely honored that they asked me to contribute to such an amazing song, one that truly aligns with my musical tastes. Nick’s harsh vocals are incredible, and the contrast between our voices fits perfectly with the story of the song.”
Tour Dates: Genus Ordinis Dei tour dates (get tickets here)
November 19 Warsaw, POLAND @ Hydrozagdka w/ Xandria & Sirenia
November 20 Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC @ Storm w/ Xandria & Sirenia
November 21 Vienna, AUSTRIA @ Viper Room w/ Xandria & Sirenia
November 23 Bologna, ITALY @ Alchemica w/ Xandria & Sirenia
November 24 Pratteln, SWITZERLAND @ Z7 w/ Xandria & Sirenia
November 25 Berlin, GERMANY @ Cassiopeia w/ Xandria & Sirenia
November 26 Munich, GERMANY @ Backstage Club w/ Xandria & Sirenia
November 27 Essen, GERMANY @ Turock w/ Xandria & Sirenia
November 28 Kortrijk, BELGIUM @ DVG Club w/ Xandria & Sirenia
November 29 Hamburg, GERMANY @ Headcash w/ Xandria & Sirenia
November 30 Uden, NETHERLANDS @ De Pul w/ Xandria & Sirenia