This month marks one year since Horrendous brought the metal realm to its knees in worship of Ontological Mysterium. After exploding from the underground in 2018 with the cultishly beloved Idol, last year, the Philadelphia death metal band were the toast of the genre's critics.

Decibel, Metal Injection, BangerTV and Metal Hammer all listed Ontological Mysterium high atop their 2023 best-of lists, often right alongside the band's recent tour mates Tomb Mold. The album also cracked the Billboard charts, climbing well inside the Top 10 of the Current Hard Music Albums.

Today, Horrendous are celebrating the first anniversary of Ontological Mysterium with their first-ever music video. The album's slow-burning triump "Preterition Hymn" now comes with a glorious film treatment that's worthy of a Viking funeral.

Watch the video for "Preterition Hymn" Below.

"Our long awaited video debut is a symbolic journey through the lyrical themes of 'Preterition Hymn'", the band says. "It's a psalm for the lowly and the damned, the Preterite and the passed over, sitting beneath the feet of the elect. Our downtrodden heroes are driven in chains by a mournful god to their final trial in this realm, sounding their last desperate cries in defiance of the fate bestowed upon them--and upon all of us. Is their sacrifice enough to win salvation? To rise in glorious flames? In communion with the spirit of the song, we endured the pain of icy November waters, risking life and limb to capture and offer up an authentic sacrifice in the name of the Preterite ones. Lift your voices along with our heroes that you may ascend before the tides rise again…"

Ontological Mysterium is available now through Season of Mist.

Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/HorrendousShop

Stream: https://orcd.co/ontologicalmysteriumpresave

The video for "Preterition Hymn" was created by My Good Eye: Music Visuals

Full video credits

Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Post-Production FX:
David Brodsky for My Good Eye: Music Visuals
www.mgenyc.com

Producer, 1st AD, Cinematographer:
Allison Woest for My Good Eye: Music Visuals

2nd AD, Grip:
Robb Brown

Best Boy Electric:
Lindsey Fehr

Production Assistant:
Brandon Yeagley

Costuming and Stylist:
Paulina Olivares

Location Managers:
Ross Imbruglia
Joseph Imbruglia

Location Techs:
Lee Hebelink
Todd Steinhouer

Starring:
Nick Duchemin

Audio Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering:
Damian Herring

Later this year, Horrendous are celebrating another anniversary when their second album celebrates its 10-year anniversary. In honor of Ecdysis, the band will play the entire album during a special set in front of their hometown faithful at Decibel's upcoming 20th Anniversary Show.

Horrendous 10th Anniversary Set of Ecdysis Live @ Decibel's 20th Anniversary Show w/ Autopsy + Immolation

August 31 - Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl [TICKETS]

"This will be a special day for us," the band says. "Ecdysis was a significant milestone in our musical journey. Three of the album's songs have never been performed live, and many others have not been played in years. We hope you'll join us to celebrate - long live the Vermillion!"

Lineup:
Damian Herring - Guitar, Vocals
Matt Knox - Guitar, Vocals
Alex Kulick - Bass
Jamie Knox - Drums

Producer / Sound Engineer / Mixing / Mastering: Damian Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studio, Arlington, VA, USA

Style: Progressive death metal

Cover art: Brian Smith

Stream: : https://orcd.co/ontologicalmysteriumpresave

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