Ancient spirits and deep dwelling creatures are to be found in "San Martino", the new single and video release from THE NOCTAMBULANT. Drawing from the traditions of Blues, Rockabilly, Goth rock and American Country, THE NOCTAMBULANT have developed their sound in an embrace of Southern Gothic. The forthcoming full length album Revival will arrive on September 18, 2026, via Terminus Hate City.
"'San Martino' tells the legend of the lost Florida monastery swallowed by the swamp—a tale eerily similar to that of Roanoke". THE NOCTAMBULANT reveal.
"It’s believed that the faithful disturbed ancient spirits, and the creatures of the swamp exacted a deadly price for their intrusion".
"San Martino" bursts out of the abyss in a fury of explosive percussion, fast rhythms and monstrous gutturals. Devasting in its savagery, the chorus brings a shift in the tone of the track with intimately delivered spoken lyrics. The volatility of the arrangement in "San Martino" leaves behind in its wake an eerie sense of foreboding that something else is out there.
Recorded at Tri-Rush Studios, Revival was engineered and produced by E. Helvete and D. Franseth. The album was mixed and mastered by Daniel Thabet at Liquid Studios, with the cover art designed by Dream Creatures.
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About THE NOCTAMBULANT:
In 2013, THE NOCTAMBULANT formed in Jacksonville, Florida, with a mission to spread the culture of Southern Appalachia through their unique interpretation of black metal. Merging the genre’s primal aggression with the crushing weight of blackened death metal and the haunting atmospherics of Southern Gothic, they sought to honor the myths, spirits, and eerie folklore of the region.
Founded by E. Helvete (Guitars, Vocals) and D. Franseth (Drums) following the breakup of their psychobilly band, THE NOCTAMBULANT emerged as they delved into the darker realms of black metal. With the addition of Lars Goerschafft (Bass) and, later, Rev Beaumont (Guitar), the band fully embraced a sound that merges relentless intensity with ghostly Appalachian storytelling, crafting an auditory spell of sorrow, brutality, and mysticism.
Their music weaves a sonic tapestry of feral blackened riffs, ominous melodies, and immersive soundscapes steeped in spectral Appalachian lore. Drawing inspiration from metal legends such as VENOM, CELTIC FROST, BATHORY, and DARK FUNERAL, THE NOCTAMBULANT channels both ferocity and haunting atmosphere, merging the unrelenting force of extreme metal with the ghostly echoes of ancient myths and the desolation of the Southern Gothic landscape. Their next album is set to emerge in 2026.
THE NOCTAMBULANT is:
E. Helvete - Guitars/Vocals
D. Franseth - Drums
Lars G - Bass
Rev. Beaumont - Lead Guitar
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