Autarkh Streaming New Album

November 8, 2023

Autarkh already sounded like the future on their debut. But the Dutch contemporary metal band have pushed their distended view of the digital age to further extremes on their new album.

"It is even safe to say that the Autarkh that exists on Emergent is not the same Autarkh that existed on Form in Motion", writes No Clean Singing. "...right when you're able to put a pin in why you're enjoying a particular segment of Emergent, Autarkh propel themselves off in a completely different direction with joyous abandon".

Emergent comes out this Friday, November 10.

Autarkh are known for hard-wiring extreme metal with glitchy electronics. Emergent still bristles with melodic dissonance and programmed beats. Lead single "Strife opens with drum pads that pound quietly, only to escalate into a towering chorus that's spiked by a thousand megawatts of industrial-sized riffs.

But Emergent reveals a new and improved Autarkh. This album is bigger andbrighter. "Open Focus" courses with hammering riffs, pixelated drum breaks and even an unfettered bass groove. After headbanging through another avalanche of a chorus, "Refocus" breaks into a crystal-clean vocal that's backed by radiant harmonies.

There is a darker side to Emergent. "Duhkha" seethes with ominous sound effects that could've been ripped out of a slasher flick. "Clouded gaze, clouded aura / Left behind with my past self", Nienhuis screams with vein-popping intensity, paying homage to former Dodecahedron band mate Michiel Eikenaar, who passed away in 2019. But through this battle with their inner demons, Autarkh find inner peace. Over a chugging beat and sky rocketing power chords, the band lift their voices to glistening new heights: "Remember all ye that existence is pure joy. Into the light".

Autarkh might be from the future. But they're still human after all.

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/AutarkhEmergent

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/autarkhemergentpresave

"We are really happy that our new album Emergent is finally about to be officially released!", says Autarkh. "We feel this is a next step in our artistic development – Emergent has a more open, diverse and radiant imprint and offers increased versatility compared to our debut Form In Motion. We sincerely hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did making it!"

Dutch contemporary metal adventurers Autarkh are back with their sophomore full-length album Emergent. Michel Nienhuis, founder of Autarkh and Dodecahedrom, teamed up again with guitarist/producer David Luiten (Inferum), bassist Desmond Kuijk (Dear Mother) and electronics wizard Tijnn Verbruggen to create the follow-up to their highly acclaimed debut album 'Form In Motion', released by Season Of Mist on 12 March 2021. Monica Kendrick (Chicago Reader, US) on the relevance of the group’s debut:

"And I’ll call it now: given the time to flourish and sink into the ears of an audience, Autarkh will become highly influential on the next generation of extreme metal."

'Emergent' is another testament to Autarkh’s imagination and creativity. It delivers increased versatility and contrast, and sees the band expand towards more uplifting and consonant territories. Form In Motion explored the boundaries of sonic extremes; on 'Emergent', Autarkh broadens its horizon and shows diversity and nuance while preserving its intense and razor-sharp edge.

With nine tracks, 'Emergent' is a sonic exploration of the inner universe where all things light and dark can be encountered. The listener is lured into an "Open Focus" (a meditative state of mind) in preparation for an inward journey along the physical energy centers. From the thumping synth basses of "Strife" and the menacing sludgy melancholy of "Duhkha", we move into the bewildering blasts of "Trek", where stellar harmonies will eventually burst through the oppressive atmosphere. The trip continues with the crushing downtempo groove that enforces "Refocus", as well as the mind-bending a capella interlude "Aperture" and the frivolous "Eye Of Horus" and "Countless Kaleidoscopes", to finally deliver all-encompassing enlightenment with Ka.

Composers Nienhuis’s and Luiten’s statements and states of mind capture the same capriciousness and unease of 'Form In Motion', this time leaving a more open, diverse and radiant imprint. With exciting vocal harmonies, bold contrasts and a vivid imagination, Autarkh sheds a bright light on the inner self and exposes it to the world with intensity and conviction. That makes Emergent an evocative release with a multilayered yet crystal-clear production that promises a bright future for Autarkh.

Line-up:
Michel Nienhuis: vocals & guitars
David Luiten: vocals & guitars
Desmond Kuijk: bass
Tijnn Verbruggen: synths & beats

Recording Studio: David Luiten Studio, Monodisc Studio, Moonbear Music & Engineering
Mix/Master: David Luiten

Cover artwork: Arno Frericks

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/AutarkhEmergent
Pre-save:https://orcd.co/autarkhemergentpresave

Booking: info@autarkh.com

Formats:
CD Jewelcase
Digital
Vinyl in various colours

Links:
www.autarkh.com
www.facebook.com/autarkh
www.instagram.com/autarkhband
www.youtube.com/c/autarkh
www.autarkh.bandcamp.com

Autarkh Descend Into Darkness on New Single

October 4, 2023

Autarkh venture into a bigger, brighter and more uplifting headspace on their new album. On the first two singles off Emergent, the Dutch contemporary metal band tapped in to supercharged industrial-sized riffs and even clean, radiant harmonies. But their new single "Duhkha" finds them struggling to hold onto that serene state of mind.

Watch the tormented lyric video for "Duhkha", which was created by Spread Motion Design below.

'Emergent' comes out November 10.

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/AutarkhEmergent

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/autarkhemergentpresave

"'Duhkha' shows a darker side of the journey on 'Emergent'", says Autarkh. The song opens with eerie feedback and ominous sound effects that could've been ripped out of a slasher flick. Meanwhile, the band's founder Michel Nienhuis screams with vein-popping intensity about being consumed then thrown into an inferno.

The darkness that hangs like a shroud over "Duhkha" comes from a personal place. "Clouded gaze, clouded aura / Left behind with my past self", Nienhuis cries out, his final words before a tidal wave of battering electronic drums and gloomy dissonance pulls him under.

"The final part of this song reflects an unreleased DODECAHEDRON song that was written as an homage to my former band mate Michiel Eikenaar, who passed away in 2019".

Autarkh Reach Inner Peace on New Single

September 20, 2023

Autarkh are known for hard-wiring extreme metal with glitchy electronica and IDM beats. But on the lead single from their new album, the Dutch band proved that they were human after all.

Where "Strife" found Autarkh locked in a battle with their inner demons, the new single off 'Emergent' reaches for inner peace.

""Refocus" is the fifth track on 'Emergent', says guitarist and lead vocalist Michel Nienhuis. "It revolves around the will to return to the serene state of mind that opens the album".

Watch the intense performance video for "Refocus" HERE, which was filmed, edited and animated by Spread Motion Design.

'Emergent comes out November 10. Pre-order the album HERE. Pre-save it HERE.

"Refocus" is still heavy. The song opens with a hammering computerized beat and riffs that chug with all the industrialized heft of an oil drill. Death growls stew in the air like flies, as if warning of what's to come. It's chaotic and overwhelming, almost too much to even bare. But after headbanging their way through another avalanche of a chorus, Autarkh break free. "The splendor of wholeness reinstated", Nienhuis sings, backed by radiant harmonies.

"The clean vocals in Refocus were one of the hardest parts for me to record", says Nienhuis. "But I'm really happy with how they turned out".

Autarkh More Man Than Machine on "Strife"

September 8, 2023

Autarkh's debut already sounded like a message from the future. But the Dutch band push their vision to even further extremes on 'Emergent', which comes out on November 10. The new album is now available for pre-order HERE.

Today, Autarkh are releasing the first single off 'Emergent'. Watch the intense video for "Strife" below.

'Emergent' still bristles with melodic dissonance, ambient droning and glitchy programmed beats. It's just that now, instead of looking for their reflection in the natural world, Autarkh journey inward in search of peace.

"'Strife' shows how we took a different direction on 'Emergent': a more straightforward approach where specific atmospheres rather than the density and intensity of 'Form In Motion' are emphasized", says Nienhuis. "Guitarist David Luiten has done an outstanding job writing this track. The remarkable guitar theme – that we reused in the Autarkh III song "Lost In Sight" – captivated me instantly when I heard the original version (for a different project) in 2020, and led to this Autarkh version that we are delighted to share with you today!’’

"Strife" finds Autarkh locked in a battle with their inner demons. The song opens with drum pads that pound quietly, like trying to escape from your own personal prison. The mental anguish only escalates from there, spiked by a thousand megawatts of industrial-sized riffs. But the band doesn't lose hope. "My eternal summer is not so distant anymore", Nienhuis screams as if clawing toward a pinhole of light.

Autarkh might be from the future. But they're still human after all.

Autarkh Announce New Album

August 10, 2023

AUTARK are unveiling their new album.

The Dutch contemporary metal band, which includes former members of Dodecahedron and current members of Inferum and Dear Mother, will release 'Emergent' on November 10, 2023 via Season of Mist Underground Activists.

“We are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of our sophomore full-length album 'Emergent'", says Nienhuis. "The songs and storyline took shape in 2022 and were eventually funneled into an album with nine tracks that we recorded this year. We feel this is a next step in our artistic development – Emergent has a more open, diverse and radiant imprint that sheds light on different musical influences that inspire us. We are satisfied with the increased versatility and contrast this album has to offer, and we can’t wait to share it with the world!”

The first single, along with the pre-order for the new album, will be announced soon.

Dutch contemporary metal adventurers Autarkh are back with their sophomore full-length album Emergent. Michel Nienhuis, founder of Autarkh and Dodecahedrom, teamed up again with guitarist/producer David Luiten (Inferum), bassist Desmond Kuijk (Dear Mother) and electronics wizard Tijnn Verbruggen to create the follow-up to their highly acclaimed debut album 'Form In Motion', released by Season Of Mist on 12 March 2021. Monica Kendrick (Chicago Reader, US) on the relevance of the group’s debut:

"And I’ll call it now: given the time to flourish and sink into the ears of an audience, Autarkh will become highly influential on the next generation of extreme metal."

'Emergent' is another testament to Autarkh’s imagination and creativity. It delivers increased versatility and contrast, and sees the band expand towards more uplifting and consonant territories. Form In Motion explored the boundaries of sonic extremes; on 'Emergent', Autarkh broadens its horizon and shows diversity and nuance while preserving its intense and razor-sharp edge.

With nine tracks, 'Emergent' is a sonic exploration of the inner universe where all things light and dark can be encountered. The listener is lured into an "Open Focus" (a meditative state of mind) in preparation for an inward journey along the physical energy centers. From the thumping synth basses of "Strife" and the menacing sludgy melancholy of "Duhkha", we move into the bewildering blasts of "Trek", where stellar harmonies will eventually burst through the oppressive atmosphere. The trip continues with the crushing downtempo groove that enforces "Refocus", as well as the mind-bending a capella interlude "Aperture" and the frivolous "Eye Of Horus" and "Countless Kaleidoscopes", to finally deliver all-encompassing enlightenment with Ka.

Composers Nienhuis’s and Luiten’s statements and states of mind capture the same capriciousness and unease of 'Form In Motion', this time leaving a more open, diverse and radiant imprint. With exciting vocal harmonies, bold contrasts and a vivid imagination, Autarkh sheds a bright light on the inner self and exposes it to the world with intensity and conviction. That makes Emergent an evocative release with a multilayered yet crystal-clear production that promises a bright future for Autarkh.

Line-up:
Michel Nienhuis: vocals & guitars
David Luiten: vocals & guitars
Desmond Kuijk: bass
Tijnn Verbruggen: synths & beats

Recording Studio: David Luiten Studio, Monodisc Studio, Moonbear Music & Engineering
Mix/Master: David Luiten

Cover artwork: Arno Frericks

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/AutarkhEmergent

Booking: info@autarkh.com

Formats:
CD Jewelcase
Digital
Vinyl in various colours

Links:
www.autarkh.com
www.facebook.com/autarkh
www.instagram.com/autarkhband
www.youtube.com/c/autarkh
www.autarkh.bandcamp.com

AUTARKH Shares "Clouded Aura" Performance Clip from Roadburn Redux

September 17, 2021

Dutch extreme metal outfit AUTARKH are now unveiling their live Roadburn Redux performance of the song "Clouded Aura," which is taken from the band's debut record, 'Form in Motion.' The clip can be found below.

The band has also announced a string of Dutch shows for 2021! The full run of dates can be found below!

AUTARKH comments: "It seems that parts of the world are able to open up again after various periods of lock downs. The shows that we have played so far this year were for camera’s only at first, for instance our performance at Roadburn Redux festival of whom we like to share this video of ‘Clouded Aura’ with you. Then we did a couple of shows for a seated audience in June and July – now we hope to be able to play these upcoming shows for a full crowd of music enthusiasts. We would be delighted to see you there!"

ICYMI: AUTARKH have recently been featured on the national television show 'Muziekstad' (Music City), from the Dutch broadcasting company 3Voor12/VPRO. In the 30-minute short documentary, founder Michel Nienhuis explains his take on the heavy music scene of the city of Tilburg (NL), which is a fertile ground for the arts. The TV show also features Autarkh's first ever live performance of the tracks "Turbulence" and "Alignment." Check out the documentary HERE (English subtitles are available.)

To misquote Allen Ginsburg "the circle DODECAHEDRON is broken. But with death comes rebirth." AUTARKH takes a radical approach to their musical assault, consuming the listener with dizzying maelstroms of chaos. ‘Form In Motion’ embodies the word “extreme,” putting forth an intrusive battery of blistering guitars, pummeling drums, spastic math metal salvos and cacophonous electronics that culminates in one of the most robust and daring debut records metal has seen yet.

'Form in Motion' is out NOW! Stream/download/order HERE.

From the fertile grounds of Tilburg (NL) rises new contemporary metal outfit AUTARKH, a group of musical extremists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the auditory senses. Autarkh is the brainchild of Michel Nienhuis, founding member and composer/guitarist of DODECAHEDRON. Dodecahedron released 2 albums on the French record label Season Of Mist in 2012 and 2017 and has played at Inferno festival (NO), Reykjavík Metalfest (IS) Brutal Assault (CZ), Roadburn Festival (NL) and Eurosonic (NL) amongst others.

Death and illness was closing in on Dodecahedron, triggering a conceptual transformation that was necessary to effectuate Nienhuis’ artistic development. In the fall of 2019 Nienhuis teamed up with producer Joris Bonis (Dodecahedron, Ulsect), guitarist David Luiten and electronic composer / producer Tijnn Verbruggen, a set of musicians with backgrounds ranging from metal to techno. Autarkh’s first full length album ‘Form In Motion’ will be released the 12th of March 2021 through Season of Mist records.

AUTARKH takes a unique position in the world of extreme metal. Synthetic, IDM-style beats and glitch effects - reminiscent of those produced by artists such as Aphex Twin and Autechre - are perfectly balanced with overwhelming riffs and vocals that range from dark growls and exasperating screams to semi-clean harmonies. Together with fluttering blast beats, dense bass lines and eerie soundscapes these elements produce an intense and crystal clear tunnel of sound where the energy of contrasting emotions is constantly felt.

‘Form In Motion’ feels like an evolution in both sound and lyrical content from the two albums Nienhuis released with Dodecahedron. Musically, because of the radical approach the band takes with their rhythm section; lyrically because the album is more about a personal experience of human nature and the nature of the universe. The album takes us from unraveling storms and destructive chaos to transformation, liberation and fundamental shifts in understanding in order to align with the divine. That progression is also present in a linear sense – the intrusive uneasiness the album starts with gives way to a sense of epic victory towards the end.

Give yourself the opportunity to dive into this radical exploration of sonic and spiritual ideas and allow yourself to get inspired by what AUTARKH has to offer.

Genre: Contemporary Extreme Metal

Recording line-up:
Michel Nienhuis: vocals, guitars, bass, programming
David Luiten: vocals, guitars
Tijnn Verbruggen: synthesis, beat design
Joris Bonis: synthesis, sound design

Music and lyrics: Michel Nienhuis
Production: Joris Bonis & Michel Nienhuis

Mix:
Turbulence, Cyclic Terror, Introspectrum, Lost To Sight, Clouded Aura and Alignment: David Luiten
Impasse: Tijnn Verbruggen
Primitive Constructs, Metacognition and Zeit ist nur eine Illusion: Michel Nienhuis

Master: Joris Bonis

Artwork: Manuel Tinnemans / Comaworx
Design & Layout: Arno Frericks & Reinier Bonis

www.autarkh.com
www.facebook.com/autarkh
www.instagram.com/autarkhband

Pre-orders: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/AutarkhShop

Formats:
CD Digipak
LP in various colours
Digital

For more information on AUTARKH, please visit the band's official WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM.

AUTARKH Shares Official Music Video for New Song, "Alignment"

June 3, 2021

Dutch extreme metal outfit AUTARKH are now unveiling the official music video for the song "Alignment," which is taken from their latest album 'Form In Motion.' The music video, which was created by Guilherme Henriques, can be viewed via the official Season of Mist YouTube channel HERE. The link may be freely spread throughout your channels.

AUTARKH comments: ''We are proud to present our second music video for ‘Alignment.’ The video was shot by the talented videographer Guilherme Henriques at Koepelhal and Textielmuseum in Tilburg (NL). ‘Alignment’ tries to capture a most desirable form of motion towards a realm where time and space are aligned, a realm of astonishing catharsis, self-government and independence. It feels like the right time to release this video; the times are still uncertain but it seems we’re moving towards more freedom with an abundance of gained experience.’

ICYMI: AUTARKH have recently been featured on the national television show 'Muziekstad' (Music City), from the Dutch broadcasting company 3Voor12/VPRO. In the 30-minute short documentary, founder Michel Nienhuis explains his take on the heavy music scene of the city of Tilburg (NL), which is a fertile ground for the arts. The TV show also features Autarkh's first ever live performance of the tracks "Turbulence" and "Alignment." Check out the documentary HERE (English subtitles are available.)

To misquote Allen Ginsburg "the circle DODECAHEDRON is broken. But with death comes rebirth." AUTARKH takes a radical approach to their musical assault, consuming the listener with dizzying maelstroms of chaos. ‘Form In Motion’ embodies the word “extreme,” putting forth an intrusive battery of blistering guitars, pummeling drums, spastic math metal salvos and cacophonous electronics that culminates in one of the most robust and daring debut records metal has seen yet.

AUTARKH have previously announced their performance at the 2021 'Redux' edition of the prestigious and unique Roadburn Festival on April 16-18, 2021. For more information and RSVP possibilities on the digital event, please visit www.roadburn.com

'Form in Motion' is out NOW! Stream/download/order HERE.

AUTARKH Featured on National Dutch Television Program!

April 16, 2021

Dutch extreme metal outfit AUTARKH are being featured on the national television show 'Muziekstad' (Music City), from the Dutch broadcasting company 3Voor12/VPRO. In the 30-minute short documentary, founder Michel Nienhuis explains his take on the heavy music scene of the city of Tilburg (NL), which is a fertile ground for the arts. The TV show also features Autarkh's first ever live performance of the tracks "Turbulence" and "Alignment." Check out the documentary.

Founder Michel Nienhuis comments: "It is quite rare to see extreme or underground music on Dutch national television nowadays - but due to the Dutch government investing in culture during the covid-19 crisis we got this unique opportunity to be part of the VPRO series Muziekstad. We feel honoured that we were chosen for this episode about the metal scene in Tilburg and it was heart-warming to be able to perform once again with our friends of Witte Wieven and Temple Fang. If you like what you see you can check out our full album premiere online at Roadburn Redux, Friday April 16 at 5:30 CEST."

To misquote Allen Ginsburg "the circle DODECAHEDRON is broken. But with death comes rebirth." AUTARKH takes a radical approach to their musical assault, consuming the listener with dizzying maelstroms of chaos. ‘Form In Motion’ embodies the word “extreme,” putting forth an intrusive battery of blistering guitars, pummeling drums, spastic math metal salvos and cacophonous electronics that culminates in one of the most robust and daring debut records metal has seen yet.

AUTARKH have previously announced their performance at the 2021 'Redux' edition of the prestigious and unique Roadburn Festival on April 16-18, 2021. For more information and RSVP possibilities on the digital event, please visit www.roadburn.com

'Form in Motion' is out NOW! Stream/download/order HERE.

The album cover for 'Form in Motion' was created by Manuel Tinnemans/Comaworx and can be viewed together with the album details below.

Music and lyrics: Michel Nienhuis
Production: Joris Bonis & Michel Nienhuis

Mix:
Turbulence, Cyclic Terror, Introspectrum, Lost To Sight, Clouded Aura and Alignment: David Luiten
Impasse: Tijnn Verbruggen
Primitive Constructs, Metacognition and Zeit ist nur eine Illusion: Michel Nienhuis

Master: Joris Bonis

Artwork: Manuel Tinnemans / Comaworx
Design & Layout: Arno Frericks & Reinier Bonis

www.autarkh.com
www.facebook.com/autarkh
www.instagram.com/autarkhband

Pre-orders: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/AutarkhShop

Formats:
CD Digipak
LP in various colours
Digital

For more information on AUTARKH, please visit the band's official WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM.

AUTARKH Streams Entire New Album

March 12, 2021

Dutch extreme metal outfit AUTARKH have partnered with the illustrious Roadburn festival to stream their brand new album, 'Form in Motion,' ahead of tomorrow's release! You can listen to 'Form in Motion' in its entirety

Founder Michel Nienhuis comments: "Tomorrow we release our debut album; today we present to you the full album stream in collaboration with Roadburn. We are currently busy rehearsing the live set for our album premiere at Roadburn Redux. We have received quite a number of great responses on the album so far and it feels good to reconnect to people through music. It seems ‘Form In Motion’ is a fitting release considering the current times - the process of growth and transformation that the album deals with might as well be part of a transformation we are experiencing in this crisis. We are proud to finally present you the full scope of ‘Form In Motion’ and invite you to dive right in."

Moreover, AUTARKH will be airing a two-hour special via Gimme Radio's Gimme Metal platform on March 15 @ 11:00 A.M. EST // 17:00 CET! The specially curated set will be hosted by band mastermind Michel Nienhuis (former DODECAHEDRON), who will also be present for a live Q&A! The band will be celebrating the upcoming release of their debut opus, 'Form in Motion,' which will drop this Friday, March 12! You can sign up for free and listen HERE.

To misquote Allen Ginsburg "the circle DODECAHEDRON is broken. But with death comes rebirth." AUTARKH takes a radical approach to their musical assault, consuming the listener with dizzying maelstroms of chaos. ‘Form In Motion’ embodies the word “extreme,” putting forth an intrusive battery of blistering guitars, pummeling drums, spastic math metal salvos and cacophonous electronics that culminates in one of the most robust and daring debut records metal has seen yet.

'Form in Motion' is due on March 12. Pre-orders are now live HERE.

Mix:
Turbulence, Cyclic Terror, Introspectrum, Lost To Sight, Clouded Aura and Alignment: David Luiten
Impasse: Tijnn Verbruggen
Primitive Constructs, Metacognition and Zeit ist nur eine Illusion: Michel Nienhuis

Master: Joris Bonis

Artwork: Manuel Tinnemans / Comaworx
Design & Layout: Arno Frericks & Reinier Bonis

www.autarkh.com
www.facebook.com/autarkh
www.instagram.com/autarkhband

Pre-orders: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/AutarkhShop

Formats:
CD Digipak
LP in various colours
Digital

For more information on AUTARKH, please visit the band's official WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM.

AUTARKH Announces Two-Hour Gimme Radio Special

March 9, 2021

Dutch extreme metal outfit AUTARKH will be airing a two-hour special via Gimme Radio's Gimme Metal platform on March 15 @ 11:00 A.M. EST // 17:00 CET! The specially curated set will be hosted by band mastermind Michel Nienhuis (former DODECAHEDRON), who will also be present for a live Q&A! The band will be celebrating the upcoming release of their debut opus, 'Form in Motion,' which will drop this Friday, March 12! You can sign up for free and listen HERE.

Artwork: Manuel Tinnemans / Comaworx
Design & Layout: Arno Frericks & Reinier Bonis

www.autarkh.com
www.facebook.com/autarkh
www.instagram.com/autarkhband

Pre-orders: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/AutarkhShop

Formats:
CD Digipak
LP in various colours
Digital

For more information on AUTARKH, please visit the band's official WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM.

AUTARKH Premieres New Song "Alignment"

March 3, 2021

Founder Michel Nienhuis comments: "A place of uncertainty can be a fertile ground if you are open to any way a situation might unfold. All might as well occur in your favor and it could feel like you don’t need to go with the flow because you are the flow. ‘Alignment’ tries to capture this most desirable form of motion, a realm where time and space are aligned. A truly astonishing state of being that ultimately leads to catharsis, self-government and independence."

To misquote Allen Ginsburg "the circle DODECAHDRON is broken. But with death comes rebirth." AUTARKH takes a radical approach to their musical assault, consuming the listener with dizzying maelstroms of chaos. ‘Form In Motion’ embodies the word “extreme,” putting forth an intrusive battery of blistering guitars, pummeling drums, spastic math metal salvos and cacophonous electronics that culminates in one of the most robust and daring debut records metal has seen yet.

'Form in Motion' is due on March 12. Pre-orders are now live HERE.
From the fertile grounds of Tilburg (NL) rises new contemporary metal outfit AUTARKH, a group of musical extremists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the auditory senses. Autarkh is the brainchild of Michel Nienhuis, founding member and composer/guitarist of DODECAHEDRON. Dodecahedron released 2 albums on the French record label Season Of Mist in 2012 and 2017 and has played at Inferno festival (NO), Reykjavík Metalfest (IS) Brutal Assault (CZ), Roadburn Festival (NL) and Eurosonic (NL) amongst others.

Death and illness was closing in on Dodecahedron, triggering a conceptual transformation that was necessary to effectuate Nienhuis’ artistic development. In the fall of 2019 Nienhuis teamed up with producer Joris Bonis (Dodecahedron, Ulsect), guitarist David Luiten and electronic composer / producer Tijnn Verbruggen, a set of musicians with backgrounds ranging from metal to techno. Autarkh’s first full length album ‘Form In Motion’ will be released the 12th of March 2021 through Season of Mist records.

AUTARKH takes a unique position in the world of extreme metal. Synthetic, IDM-style beats and glitch effects - reminiscent of those produced by artists such as Aphex Twin and Autechre - are perfectly balanced with overwhelming riffs and vocals that range from dark growls and exasperating screams to semi-clean harmonies. Together with fluttering blast beats, dense bass lines and eerie soundscapes these elements produce an intense and crystal clear tunnel of sound where the energy of contrasting emotions is constantly felt.

‘Form In Motion’ feels like an evolution in both sound and lyrical content from the two albums Nienhuis released with Dodecahedron. Musically, because of the radical approach the band takes with their rhythm section; lyrically because the album is more about a personal experience of human nature and the nature of the universe. The album takes us from unraveling storms and destructive chaos to transformation, liberation and fundamental shifts in understanding in order to align with the divine. That progression is also present in a linear sense – the intrusive uneasiness the album starts with gives way to a sense of epic victory towards the end.

Give yourself the opportunity to dive into this radical exploration of sonic and spiritual ideas and allow yourself to get inspired by what AUTARKH has to offer.

Genre: Contemporary Extreme Metal

Recording line-up:
Michel Nienhuis: vocals, guitars, bass, programming
David Luiten: vocals, guitars
Tijnn Verbruggen: synthesis, beat design
Joris Bonis: synthesis, sound design

Music and lyrics: Michel Nienhuis
Production: Joris Bonis & Michel Nienhuis

AUTARKH Premieres New Song "Lost to Sight" via Roadburn

February 9, 2021

Dutch extreme metal outfit AUTARKH has partnered with Roadburn Festival to premiere "Lost to Sight," the latest single from their upcoming opus, 'Form in Motion.' The song and official music video, which was filmed and created by Guilherme Henriques.

AUTARKH founder Michel Nienhuis comments: "We are thrilled to present our very first music video for ‘Lost To Sight.’ The video was shot by the talented videographer Guilherme Henriques at Wagenmakerij and Textielmuseum in Tilburg (NL). The beats throughout ‘Form In Motion’ also feature sounds from old weaving looms that were recorded at Textielmuseum. ‘Lost To Sight’ is a song about transformation. Efforts and sacrifices carve a path towards fundamental shifts in understanding. A form in motion, moving towards transformation - lost to sight in the world of matter."

To misquote Allen Ginsburg "the circle DODECAHDRON is broken. But with death comes rebirth." AUTARKH takes a radical approach to their musical assault, consuming the listener with dizzying maelstroms of chaos. ‘Form In Motion’ embodies the word “extreme,” putting forth an intrusive battery of blistering guitars, pummeling drums, spastic math metal salvos and cacophonous electronics that culminates in one of the most robust and daring debut records metal has seen yet.

'Form in Motion' is due on March 12. Pre-orders are now live HERE.

From the fertile grounds of Tilburg (NL) rises new contemporary metal outfit AUTARKH, a group of musical extremists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the auditory senses. Autarkh is the brainchild of Michel Nienhuis, founding member and composer/guitarist of DODECAHEDRON. Dodecahedron released 2 albums on the French record label Season Of Mist in 2012 and 2017 and has played at Inferno festival (NO), Reykjavík Metalfest (IS) Brutal Assault (CZ), Roadburn Festival (NL) and Eurosonic (NL) amongst others.

Death and illness was closing in on Dodecahedron, triggering a conceptual transformation that was necessary to effectuate Nienhuis’ artistic development. In the fall of 2019 Nienhuis teamed up with producer Joris Bonis (Dodecahedron, Ulsect), guitarist David Luiten and electronic composer / producer Tijnn Verbruggen, a set of musicians with backgrounds ranging from metal to techno. Autarkh’s first full length album ‘Form In Motion’ will be released the 12th of March 2021 through Season of Mist records.

AUTARKH takes a unique position in the world of extreme metal. Synthetic, IDM-style beats and glitch effects - reminiscent of those produced by artists such as Aphex Twin and Autechre - are perfectly balanced with overwhelming riffs and vocals that range from dark growls and exasperating screams to semi-clean harmonies. Together with fluttering blast beats, dense bass lines and eerie soundscapes these elements produce an intense and crystal clear tunnel of sound where the energy of contrasting emotions is constantly felt.

‘Form In Motion’ feels like an evolution in both sound and lyrical content from the two albums Nienhuis released with Dodecahedron. Musically, because of the radical approach the band takes with their rhythm section; lyrically because the album is more about a personal experience of human nature and the nature of the universe. The album takes us from unraveling storms and destructive chaos to transformation, liberation and fundamental shifts in understanding in order to align with the divine. That progression is also present in a linear sense – the intrusive uneasiness the album starts with gives way to a sense of epic victory towards the end.

Give yourself the opportunity to dive into this radical exploration of sonic and spiritual ideas and allow yourself to get inspired by what AUTARKH has to offer.

Genre: Contemporary Extreme Metal

Recording line-up:
Michel Nienhuis: vocals, guitars, bass, programming
David Luiten: vocals, guitars
Tijnn Verbruggen: synthesis, beat design
Joris Bonis: synthesis, sound design

Music and lyrics: Michel Nienhuis
Production: Joris Bonis & Michel Nienhuis
Mix:
Turbulence, Cyclic Terror, Introspectrum, Lost To Sight, Clouded Aura and Alignment: David Luiten
Impasse: Tijnn Verbruggen
Primitive Constructs, Metacognition and Zeit ist nur eine Illusion: Michel Nienhuis

Master: Joris Bonis

Artwork: Manuel Tinnemans / Comaworx
Design & Layout: Arno Frericks & Reinier Bonis

www.autarkh.com
www.facebook.com/autarkh
www.instagram.com/autarkhband

Pre-orders: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/AutarkhShop

Formats:
CD Digipak
LP in various colours
Digital

For more information on AUTARKH, please visit the band's official WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM.

AUTARKH + EMPTINESS to Perform at Roadburn 'Redux' Festival

February 4, 2021

Roadburn 2021 will be taking place in an unfamiliar format - but it will still retain the hallmarks of what makes the usual editions a must-attend event for fans of heavy music around the globe. Roadburn Redux will feature exclusive performances live at the 013 venue which will be broadcast around the world via the Roadburn purpose-built platform which includes a real-time live blog. In between those shows will be a whole programm of premieres and special performances as we continue to highlight the most innovative and engaging artists in the Roadburn universe.

You can send your RSVP to the online event HERE!

About AUTARKH:
To misquote Allen Ginsburg "the circle DODECAHDRON is broken. But with death comes rebirth." AUTARKH takes a radical approach to their musical assault, consuming the listener with dizzying maelstroms of chaos. ‘Form In Motion’ embodies the word “extreme,” putting forth an intrusive battery of blistering guitars, pummeling drums, spastic math metal salvos and cacophonous electronics that culminates in one of the most robust and daring debut records metal has seen yet.
'Form in Motion' will be released on March 12, 2021.
Website: http://www.autarkh.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/autarkh
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/autarkhband
Bandcamp: https://autarkh.bandcamp.com/

About EMPTINESS:
The shape-shifting Belgian quartet EMPTINESS returns with 'Vide,' their first new album in four years. 'Vide' (the French word for empty) sees the band veer away from the mechanical foreboding of 2017's 'Not For Music' into a more introspective and deconstructed direction. It unfolds like a fever dream, with each track falling into hazy rhythmic patterns and featuring haunting vocals that hang in the ether.
'Vide' will be released on February 12, 2021.
Website: www.facebook.com/emptiness.be
Bandcamp: https://emptiness.bandcamp.com/album/not-for-music
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Emptiness.be
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emptiness.official/

For more on ROADBURN, visit the festival's official WEBSITE, TWITTER, FACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM.

Season of Mist are proud to announce that two of our distinct visionary artists have been selected to perform at the 2021 'Redux' edition of the prestigious and unique Roadburn Festival. We congratulate AUTARKH and EMPTINESS, who have been selected for an already mind blowing digital event that will take place from April 16-18.

AUTARKH Reveals New Album Details, Premieres First Single

January 14, 2021

Dutch extreme metal outfit AUTARKH will release their debut full-length, 'Form in Motion' on March 12, 2021! The album artwork, tracklist, and details can be found below. In conjunction with this announcement, the band is now sharing the chaotic first single, "Turbulence."

Listen to the very first AUTARKH track 'Turbulence' which is taken from the upcoming album 'Form in Motion'. Release date March 12, 2021.Pre-order here: http...

From the fertile grounds of Tilburg (NL) rises new contemporary metal outfit AUTARKH, a group of musical extremists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the auditory senses. Autarkh is the brainchild of Michel Nienhuis, founding member and composer/guitarist of DODECAHEDRON. Dodecahedron released 2 albums on the French record label Season Of Mist in 2012 and 2017 and has played at Inferno festival (NO), Reykjavík Metalfest (IS) Brutal Assault (CZ), Roadburn Festival (NL) and Eurosonic (NL) amongst others.

Death and illness was closing in on Dodecahedron, triggering a conceptual transformation that was necessary to effectuate Nienhuis’ artistic development. In the fall of 2019 Nienhuis teamed up with producer Joris Bonis (Dodecahedron, Ulsect), guitarist David Luiten and electronic composer / producer Tijnn Verbruggen, a set of musicians with backgrounds ranging from metal to techno. Autarkh’s first full length album ‘Form In Motion’ will be released the 12th of March 2021 through Season of Mist records.

AUTARKH takes a unique position in the world of extreme metal. Synthetic, IDM-style beats and glitch effects - reminiscent of those produced by artists such as Aphex Twin and Autechre - are perfectly balanced with overwhelming riffs and vocals that range from dark growls and exasperating screams to semi-clean harmonies. Together with fluttering blast beats, dense bass lines and eerie soundscapes these elements produce an intense and crystal clear tunnel of sound where the energy of contrasting emotions is constantly felt.

‘Form In Motion’ feels like an evolution in both sound and lyrical content from the two albums Nienhuis released with Dodecahedron. Musically, because of the radical approach the band takes with their rhythm section; lyrically because the album is more about a personal experience of human nature and the nature of the universe. The album takes us from unraveling storms and destructive chaos to transformation, liberation and fundamental shifts in understanding in order to align with the divine. That progression is also present in a linear sense – the intrusive uneasiness the album starts with gives way to a sense of epic victory towards the end.

Give yourself the opportunity to dive into this radical exploration of sonic and spiritual ideas and allow yourself to get inspired by what AUTARKH has to offer.

Genre: Contemporary Extreme Metal

Recording line-up:
Michel Nienhuis: vocals, guitars, bass, programming
David Luiten: vocals, guitars
Tijnn Verbruggen: synthesis, beat design
Joris Bonis: synthesis, sound design

Music and lyrics: Michel Nienhuis
Production: Joris Bonis & Michel Nienhuis
Mix:
Turbulence, Cyclic Terror, Introspectrum, Lost To Sight, Clouded Aura and Alignment: David Luiten
Impasse: Tijnn Verbruggen
Primitive Constructs, Metacognition and Zeit ist nur eine Illusion: Michel Nienhuis

Master: Joris Bonis

Artwork: Manuel Tinnemans / Comaworx
Design & Layout: Arno Frericks & Reinier Bonis

www.autarkh.com
www.facebook.com/autarkh
www.instagram.com/autarkhband

Pre-orders: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/AutarkhShop

Formats:
CD Digipak
LP in various colours
Digital

For more information on AUTARKH, please visit the band's official WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM.

AUTARKH Signs to Season of Mist

June 26, 2020

AUTARKH is a group of musical extremists built on the artistic foundation of DODECAHEDRON and founded by its composer/guitarist Michel Nienhuis. AUTARKH is c...

Season of Mist is pleased to announce the signing of Dutch extreme metal outfit AUTARKH. The band will release its debut album in 2021!

From the fertile grounds of Tilburg (NL) rises new contemporary metal outfit AUTARKH, a group of musical extremists that keep pushing the boundaries. AUTARKH is the brainchild of Michel Nienhuis, founding member and composer/guitarist of DODECAHEDRON. He comments on the signing:

"We are very glad to announce our signing to Season Of Mist - a record label with an excellent staff that continues to be a true flagship of underground culture. I have been collaborating successfully with Season of Mist and Doomstar bookings for many years with DODECAHEDRON so it was an easy choice to continue both relationships in this new form. We are currently in the final stage of producing our debut album and are looking forward to release it in 2021."

Death and illness was closing in on DODECAHEDRON, revealing that a transformation of concept was necessary in order to effectuate artistic development. AUTARKH is built on the artistic foundation of DODECAHEDRON but expands on new horizons in regard to vocal and rhythmic content.

Teaming up again with record label Season Of Mist and booking agent Doomstar bookings, the band is bound to carve their own path and ignite a new flame within the landscape of the heavy music industry. Embracing a clear vision on extravert and introvert expressions AUTARKH desires to speak to their audience on multiple levels.

AUTARKH is currently working on a 10-track debut album that explores the implementation of electronic beats within the spectrum of extreme metal and revolves around spiritual growth and the inner self. The album will be released in 2021 on Season Of Mist records.

Genre: Contemporary Extreme Metal

Recording line-up:
Michel Nienhuis: vocals, guitar, bass
David Luiten: vocals, guitar
Tijnn Verbruggen: sound synthesis
Joris Bonis: Production

For more information on AUTARKH, please visit the band's official WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM.