MOONSPELL Premieres Haunting New Live Video Clip for "Apophthegmata" from Upcoming "From Down Below – Live 80 M

New BluRay/DVD/Album, From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep, out September 30 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order HERE

European Tour Dates with INSOMNIUM, WOLFHEART, BORKNAGAR & HINAYANA Kicking Off this Week

Portuguese dark metal maestros MOONSPELL are not only currently gearing up for their upcoming, extensive “Ultima Ratio Fest” tour – kicking off this week – but aptly, they will also release their very special, new BluRay/DVD/Album, entitled From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep, this Friday, on September 30 via Napalm Records.

With From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep, the band presents their latest; 2021-studio album, Hermitage, live and recorded 80 meters below the earth, at the heart of one of Portugal’s seven natural wonders, the Grutas de Mira D'Aire! The recording boasts a one-of-a-kind sound and visual sensation with its heavy dose of cinematic flavor, unreal atmosphere and the encircling, resounding nature in its raw form, while showcasing MOONSPELL’s much acclaimed album Hermitage at its primal best, live from inside one of the most impressive caves in Europe.

Previously, the dark and gothic metal pioneers have already shared live music videos for "Entitlement" and the breathtaking album title track. Today, the final and third album single has dropped - a haunting clip for "Apophthegmata", in which crystal clear piano, razor-sharp riffage and Fernando Ribeiro’s haunting voice persuades in otherworldly resonance with its unique sound and visual sensation.

Says the charismatic frontman:

"Apophthegmata is a Greek word that defines a collection of texts, a book with the most important lessons and revelations of the Desert Fathers, the kings of Hermits. They stood in the darkness to enlighten themselves and often brought their conclusions of peace and wisdom to their restless and suffering communities. This sing stands for exactly that, musically speaking: a game of light and shadow, a bridge between fragility and strength. It quickly became a must on our setlist and a fan favourite of the Hermitage album. Enjoy the light, learn with the darkness, be kind to yourself so you can be kind to others."

Watch the haunting video for the new live version of "Apophthegmata"

From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep is not only an epic live momentum of Hermitage- one of the deepest, heaviest and most sincerely heart-breaking records the band has ever written - but a truly revolutionary experience, as MOONSPELL brought along a select number of fans and a production team (literally) underground. Brilliantly directed by Guilherme Henrique, From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep is something truly special that you have never, ever seen or heard before. Slated for a release on September 30, 2022 through Napalm Records, From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep will be available in the following formats:

- BD/DVD Digipak incl. 2xDVD, 1xBluRay, 1xCD (plus a lot of bonus material!)     

- 2 LP Gatefold BLACK         

- 2 LP Gatefold MARBLED WHITE/BLACK incl. Poster

- Earbook incl. 2xDVD/1xBluRay

- Digital Album

Pre-Order From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep HERE!

MOONSPELL is:

Fernando Ribeiro – Vocals 

Ricardo Amorim – Guitar, Backing Vocals 

Pedro Paixão – Keys, Guitar

Aires Pereira – Bass 

Hugo Ribeiro – Drums

MOONSPELL To Embark on 30th Anniversary North American Tour This Month!

Kicking Off August 25th in New York City

Portuguese dark metal masters MOONSPELL are returning to North America for the first time in five years! Celebrating three decades of evocative and mesmerizing music, the band will bring their "American Full Moon" tour to the US and Canada. Joining the band for the North American leg of shows are Swallow The Sun and Witherfall, with the trek kicking off in New York City on August 25th and concluding on September 18th in Boston, MA. A complete list of dates can be seen below.

Watch the video for "Entitlement" from the upcoming live BluRay/DVD 'From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep' (Out September 23 - PRE-ORDER)

MOONSPELL are touring North America in support of their upcoming BluRay/DVD and album release via Napalm Records! September 23, 2022 will see the release of their latest studio album, Hermitage (2021), in its live form, entitled From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep. Recorded live at Grutas de Mira D'Aire, one of Portugal’s seven natural wonders, From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep invites you on a memorable adventure worthy of a Guinness Book record. The recording boasts a one of kind sound and visual sensation, with its heavy dose of cinematic flavor, unreal atmosphere and the encircling, resounding nature in its raw form. Tracks such as "Entitlement", "Hermitage" and “Apoptheghmata” perfectly settle in with the album‘s unique environment.

From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep is not only an epic live momentum of Hermitage - one of the deepest, heaviest and most sincerely heart-breaking records the band has ever written - but a truly revolutionary experience, as MOONSPELL brought along a select number of fans and a production team (literally) underground. Brilliantly directed by Guilherme Henrique, From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep is something truly special that you have never, ever seen or heard before.

MOONSPELL "American Full Moon" Tour Dates:

Aug 25 - New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge

Aug 26 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage

Aug 27 - Greensboro, NC @ The Blind Tiger

Aug 28 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)

Aug 29 - Orlando, FL @ The Haven

Aug 31 - Houston, TX @ Scout Bar

Sep 1 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live

Sep 2 - Dallas, TX @ Trees

Sep 4 - Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater

Sep 5 - San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick

Sep 6 - Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

Sep 7 - Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post

Sep 8 - Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom

Sep 9 - Seattle, WA @ Substation

Sep 11- Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater

Sep 12 - Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theater

Sep 13 - Joliet, IL @ The Forge

Sep 14 - Indianapolis, IN @ Irving Theater

Sep 15 - Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace

Sep 16 - Montreal, QC @ Cafe Campus

Sep 17 - Quebec City, QC @ Source de la Martinière

Sep 18 - Boston, MA @ Middle East Downstairs

MOONSPELL Announces Sensational "From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep" BluRay/DVD/Album

Dark Metal Eccentrics MOONSPELL Present Latest Album, Hermitage, LIVE! 

From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep BluRay/DVD/Album out September 23 via Napalm Records 

Pre-Order HERE!

Recorded 80 meters below the earth, at the heart of one of Portugal’s seven natural wonders!

Watch the new video for "Entitlement" below.

Portuguese dark metal masters MOONSPELL have announced a very special BluRay/DVD and album release: September 23, 2022 will see them present their latest studio album, Hermitage (2021), in its live form with From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep via Napalm Records!

Recorded live at Grutas de Mira D'Aire, one of Portugal’s seven natural wonders, From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep invites you on a memorable adventure worthy of a Guinness Book record. The recording boasts a one of kind sound and visual sensation, with its heavy dose of cinematic flavor, unreal atmosphere and the encircling, resounding nature in its raw form. Tracks such as “Entitlement”, “Hermitage” and “Apoptheghmata” perfectly settle in with the album‘s unique environment. 

From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep is not only an epic live momentum of Hermitage- one of the deepest, heaviest and most sincerely heart-breaking records the band has ever written - but a truly revolutionary experience, as MOONSPELL brought along a select number of fans and a production team (literally) underground. Brilliantly directed by Guilherme Henrique, From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep is something truly special that you have never, ever seen or heard before. 

"While the world agonized at home, we went deep down below, to a cave to record a DVD with some of our bravest fans watching it,“ Vocalist Fernando Ribeiro comments."Entitlement is the first advance of an unreal show, a performance like you’ve never watched, in the peace and quiet of a wet and dark natural gallery. From deep down below, our new live album and DVD is something never tried before and we hope it darkly entertains you until our next album comes in 2023."

Slated for a release on September 23, 2022 through Napalm Records, From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep will be available in the following formats:

- BD/DVD Digipak incl. 2xDVD, 1xBluRay, 1xCD (plus a lot of bonus material!)     

- 2 LP Gatefold BLACK         

- 2 LP Gatefold MARBLED WHITE/BLACK incl. Poster

- Earbook incl. 2xDVD/1xBluRay

- Digital Album

Pre-Order From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep HERE!

MOONSPELL Live

US Tour:

( + Swallow The Sun, Witherfall )

Aug-25 New York, NY - Le Poisson Rouge

Aug-26 Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage

Aug-27 Greensboro, NC - The Blind Tiger

Aug-28 Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Heaven)

Aug-29 Orlando, FL - The Haven

Aug-31 Houston, TX - Scout Bar

Sep-1    Austin, TX - Come and Take it Live

Sep-2    Dallas, TX – Trees

Sep-4    Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater

Sep-5    San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick

Sep-6    Los Angeles, CA – 1720

Sep-7    Sacramento, CA - Goldfield Trading Post

Sep-8    Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom

Sep-9    Seattle, WA – Substation

Sep-11  Denver, CO - Marquis Theater

Sep-12  Lawrence, KS - Granada Theater

Sep-13  Joliet, IL - The Forge

Sep-14  Indianapolis, IN - Irving Theater

Sep-15  Toronto, ON - Lee's Palace

Sep-16  Montreal, QC - Cafe Campus

Sep-17  Quebec City, QC - Source de la Martinière

Sep-18  Boston, MA - Middle East Downstairs

MOONSPELL is:

Fernando Ribeiro – Vocals 

Ricardo Amorim – Guitar, Backing Vocals 

Pedro Paixão – Keys, Guitar

Aires Pereira – Bass 

Hugo Ribeiro – Drums

Goth Metal Kings MOONSPELL Announce North American Tour with Special Guests Swallow The Sun and Witherfall!

In celebration of their nothing short of amazing 30-year career, crowned by the band’s latest and critically acclaimed studio album Hermitage, the undisputed kings of the dark, MOONSPELL, have announced an extensive North American anniversary tour dubbed “American Full Moon”, featuring special guests Swallow The Sun and Witherfall, and kicking off in New York City this August! Tickets are now on sale at THIS LOCATION – see below for all dates!

Since their formation 30 years ago, the Portuguese band has taken the international heavy music scene by storm, followed by a monumental journey through an impressive, enthralling yet varying back catalogue of thirteen records, earning their place as one of the most distinctive dark metal artists of all time. But playing live has always been the motor of the band. For the first time since the world went into lockdown, and in addition to their extensive touring schedule throughout Europe this year, the band satiates the hunger of the wolfpack by announcing an upcoming tour of North America!

Says charismatic frontman Fernando Ribeiro:

"American Full Moon is going to be the ultimate celebration of Moonspell’s legacy, past and present. 30 years under the spell can’t be missed by any fans overseas! Joining us will be Swallow The Sun and Witherfall, masters of their own craft who will add their own awesomeness to a tour which will bring us all together under, hell yea, a FULL MOON madness!

We will be revisiting our career and playing classics, new songs and hidden gems alike, so the hype is real, brace yourself for an extraordinary voyage in the amazing company of these bands, probably the best and most heartfelt tour of 2022.”

30 years of MOONSPELL, and blessedly the band doesn’t show any signs of slowing down soon. With their latest record Hermitage, the gothic metal masters proved they still belong to the first league of the darkest art of sounds. To celebrate their band anniversary in style, MOONSPELL also announced many more reissues and new release highlights for 2022! The band is currently putting the final touches on their new live album + DVD/BluRay, recorded live 80 meters deep below the earth, at Grutas de Mira D’Aire (a cave and one of Portugal’s seven natural wonders), while writing their new album which shall see the light of the day in 2023. One can be sure, their upcoming live performances will contain an exciting blend of timeless classics and modern MOONSPELL anthems!

Make sure to catch MOONSPELL live in North America with Swallow The Sun and Witherfall at the following dates:

Aug-25 New York, NY - Le Poisson Rouge

Aug-26 Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage

Aug-27 Greensboro, NC - The Blind Tiger

Aug-28 Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Heaven)

Aug-29 Orlando, FL - The Haven

Aug-31 Houston, TX - Scout Bar

Sep-1 Austin, TX - Come and Take it Live

Sep-2 Dallas, TX - Trees

Sep-3 El Paso, TX - Rockhouse Bar & Grill

Sep-4 Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater

Sep-5 San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick

Sep-6 Los Angeles, CA - 1720

Sep-7 Sacramento, CA - Goldfield Trading Post

Sep-8 Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom

Sep-9 Seattle, WA - Substation

Sep-11 Denver, CO - Marquis Theater

Sep-12 Lawrence, KS - Granada Theater

Sep-13 Joliet, IL - The Forge

Sep-14 Indianapolis, IN - Irving Theater

Sep-15 Toronto, ON - Lee's Palace

Sep-16 Montreal, QC - Cafe Campus

Sep-17 Quebec City, QC - Source de la Martinière

Sep-18 Boston, MA - Middle East Downstairs

MOONSPELL is:

Fernando Ribeiro – Vocals

Ricardo Amorim – Guitar, Backing Vocals

Pedro Paixão – Keys, Guitar

Aires Pereira – Bass

Hugo Ribeiro – Drums

MOONSPELL Announces "Darkness And Hope" Anniversary Reissue!

Out December 3, 2021 via Napalm Records!

Pre-Order HERE!

Originally released on August 27, 2001 and celebrating its 20th anniversary this year,MOONSPELL’s fifth album, Darkness and Hope, caught the band in a strange crossroad upon its debut. Their first four records saw them skyrocketing from Portugal into Gothic Metal stardom, yet their almost violent musical swings left a lot of their fans confused and unaware of what to expect next. Nonetheless, Darkness and Hope was the ticket for many followers of the band to continue their monumental journey with the Portuguese wolves.

Out of print and sold out for many years, Darkness and Hope will finally be re-released on December 3, 2021 via Napalm Records, and available in several exclusive vinyl LP colors and sleevepack, re-designed to portray the obscure elegance of the original album. Amazing melancholic anthems such as 'Nocturna', 'How We Became Fire' and 'Than The Serpents In My Arms' – not to mention the inclusion of tracks delivering MOONSPELL‘s very own brand of infectious gothic metal like classics 'Firewalking' or 'Devilred' – once again prove in this day and age that MOONSPELL are still the hopeful kings of the dark!

This must-have reissue will also contain some very special, personalized cover versions of Ozzy’s 'Mr. Crowley', Joy Division’s 'Love Will Tear Us Apart', and a beautiful tribute to Portuguese wool music masters MadreDeus with cover songs of 'Os Senhores da Guerra' (The Warlords) in Portuguese language.

“Darkness and Hope is such a representative title for that period in our personal lives and also as musicians, as a band,“ Fernando Ribeiro reveals. “We were astray and this album made us find our way again into our songs, our darkness, our will to play music together for many years to come. We had a hard time, after an album so experimental like The Butterfly Effect, to make our peace with Darkness and Hope. We were depressed and extremely sad when we went to Finland to do this album and by making it, we raised our heads again and since then never gave up the fight for our fans’ hearts and souls. Moonspell might be darkness but for sure we are hope too.”

Slated for a re-release on December 3, 2021,

Darkness And Hope will be available in the following formats:

-CD Sleevepack

-1LP Gatefold Black

-1LP Gatefold Marbled Red/Black

The pre-sale is now available at THIS LOCATION!

"Love Will Tear Us Apart" (Joy Division Cover | Napalm Edition Bonus Track)

"Mr. Crowley" (Ozzy Osbourne Cover | Sleevepack + Black LP Bonus Track)

1LP Gatefold Marbled Red/Black (Napalm Records mailorder only)

MOONSPELL is:

Fernando Ribeiro – Vocals

Ricardo Amorim – Guitar, Backing Vocals

Pedro Paixão – Keys, Guitar

Aires Pereira – Bass

Hugo Ribeiro – Drums

MOONSPELL to Perform Full Live Sets of Irreligious & Brand New Album Hermitage!

June 18 + 19, 2021 - Worldwide Streams Available!

New Album, Hermitage, out Now via Napalm Records

Pre-Order Vinyl Reissues Extinct and 1755

Order All HERE

Undisputed Gothic Metal titans MOONSPELL return to their hometown, Portugal’s luminous capital, Lisbon, in style and with a grandiose double concert that no pack member can afford to miss!

On June 18, MOONSPELL will take over the stage in front of a live audience of 300 fans (under Covid rules), to perform their groundbreaking 1996 album Irreligious in its entirety! Irreligious has not only helped the band to redefine their manifold style, but this year also marks the record’s 25th anniversary. Timeless classics such as "Opium", "Raven Claws", "Herr Spiegelmann", "Mephisto" and "Fullmoon Madness" will take you back to the late Nineties, when Gothic was more dark and beautiful than in any other year or age.

To share this memorable event with fans from all over the world, the show will be also streamed live with top notch-production, with MOONSPELL’s own flair for a big sound and amazing lights via the streaming platform Munin Live.

But as if that wasn’t all and to get your full dose of the moon madness, just one day later on June 19, MOONSPELL will play a full live set of their highly acclaimed new album Hermitage! For the first time ever and in front of the "lucky 300" (plus in a worldwide stream!), the Portuguese dark metal masters will present their latest magnum opus live in its entirety and for a "real" audience. Join MOONSPELL for an unforgettable night of amazing songs and emotions!

“We all took a big fall with the Covid situation. It has been challenging to keep the band together and the fans motivated," says frontman Fernando Ribeiro. "Our legs were crushed but we are back on our feet and want to walk at your side again. We will not only celebrate the incredible 25th anniversary of one of our most fundamental albums (Irreligious) but finally have the chance to unveil the absolute and quite powerful charm of Hermitage songs on stage. It’s MOONSPELL like you never seen us before, it’s being together again, our time has come.”

Both shows can be watched via Munin. Single tickets are available, but with the bundle you can get:

- Access to both concerts!

- Extended Rewatch Availability – 96 hours after the 2nd show!

- 1h of extra and rare live footage between the exclusive Encores for each concert!

For more info and to purchase your tickets + bundles, visit:

https://moonspell.munin.live/

Due to high demand, MOONSPELL - who just released their brand new and critically acclaimed album Hermitage, out now on Napalm Records - recently announced the official reissuing of their monumental record Extinct (2015), and its successor, 1755(2017). Both masterpieces will be re-released on vinyl on July 2, 2021 via Napalm Records, but order yours soon – each will be limited to just 100 copies available worldwide!

Pre-Order Extinct and 1755 HERE

MOONSPELL is:

Fernando Ribeiro – Vocals

Ricardo Amorim – Guitar, Backing Vocals

Pedro Paixão – Keys, Guitar

Aires Pereira – Bass

Hugo Ribeiro – Drums

MOONSPELL Announces Reissues of Monumental Albums Extinct and 1755!

To be Re-Released on July 2, 2021 via Napalm Records I Pre-Order HERE

Due to high demand, Portuguese dark metal masters MOONSPELL (who just released their brand new and critically acclaimed album Hermitage, out now on Napalm Records), have announced the official reissuing of their monumental record Extinct (2015), and its successor, 1755 (2017). Both masterpieces will be re-released on vinyl on July 2, 2021 via Napalm Records, but order yours soon – each will be limited to just 100 copies available worldwide!

With Extinct, the band’s 11th studio album, MOONSPELL set the world aflame! The worldwide chart topping album – which landed at #1 in Portugal for several weeks – represents the band at their most experimental and impassioned, and is one of their most successful records to date. Its enthralling mix of darkness and beauty, modern riffing, Fernando Ribeiro`s somber vocals and blackened melodies showcase MOONSPELL’s grandeur in perfection – always one step ahead of the rest, always resisting all genre boundaries!

Two years later in 2017, MOONSPELL outclassed all standards with the colossal 1755. From the first weighty second, the conceptual dramaturgy of this record feels like a detonation of the mind. Playful and spirited, 1755 is an incomparable masterpiece. Telling the story of the year of horror, when a giant earthquake wrecked their home of Lisbon, naturally this album is performed completely in Portuguese. 1755 is an orchestral adventure including strings, bongos, epic choirs and vibrant grooves, and the grand guitars are just a tiny part of this amazing piece of work. The album also features Paulo Bragança, supplying his haunting voice to a Fado fallen angel who plays an important role in Portuguese culture. 1755 is an adventure of Portuguese medieval landscapes full of stunning highlights guarded by stirring hymns; emotional, technical and completely breathtaking!

"What I am most proud of in regards to all MOONSPELL records, is that nobody forgets about them,” says frontman Fernando Ribeiro. "Extinct and 1755 might have been sold out/out of print on LP for a few years, but they’re back on the market by popular demand, amazingly edited, and ready to be rediscovered and added to any proudly die-hard Moonspell fan collection. More to come, stay tuned under the spell!"

Pre-Order Extinct and 1755 HERE

Long gone from print, both reissues will be out on July 2, 2021 and available through Napalm Records in the following formats, and limited to 100 copies worldwide:

1755 - White/Ocean Blue Marbled 1 LP-Gatefold

Extinct - White/Black Marbled 2-LP Gatefold

MOONSPELL is:

Fernando Ribeiro – Vocals

Ricardo Amorim – Guitar, Backing Vocals

Pedro Paixão – Keys, Guitar

Aires Pereira – Bass

Hugo Ribeiro – Drums

MOONSPELL Shares Epic Live Video for "The Greater Good"

New Album, Hermitage, Out Now via Napalm Records

Order HERE

Portuguese dark metal giants MOONSPELL, who just released their highly acclaimed, 13th studio album Hermitage through Napalm Records, have just unleashed an epic live video from their recent show at the Pavilhão Rosa Mota - Super Bock Arena - in Porto, Portugal, in December 2020. The band is releasing this clip in celebration of their newly announced UK tour dates with Paradise Lost, taking place in 2022.

As mentioned above, MOONSPELL have announced that they will join Paradise Lost on their 2022 UK tour! While the world is waiting to see the return of live shows, there is no better way to celebrate a 30th band anniversary as MOONSPELL will when back on the road next year. Following both of their latest releases, Paradise Lost’s magnum opus Obsidian in May 2020 and MOONSPELL’s exceptional epos Hermitage, the world will finally see this high class band package bring their masterpieces live on stage in February 2022. Today, the British gothic metal legends announced their "Obsidian Moon" tour, featuring longtime friends MOONSPELL as special guests.

PARADISE LOST frontman Nick Holmes says:

"We're looking forward to doing a full UK tour again and playing some long-awaited shows in support of 'Obsidian', and who better to bring along for some of the ride than our old friends from Portugal, MOONSPELL?Thanks to you all for your continued support during these crazy times, and we hope to see you there. Until then, stay safe and stay well. Cheers, x!"

Fernando Ribeiro from MOONSPELL adds:

“We couldn’t think of a more perfect way of getting back to touring than to join forces with the mighty Paradise Lost, a group we always looked up to and that helped ignite our very own existence as a band.”

While the world was struggling in the dark, MOONSPELL’s new album Hermitage was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano (Paradise Lost, Primordial, Ghost, Sólstafir & many more) in the summer of 2020 at the Orgone Studios in the UK. It was released on February 26, 2021 via Napalm Records.

Building upon the sensitive facets of the album, Hermitage is an entertaining and revolutionary, yet epic journey through the darkest days of human existence. Beautifully crafted songs such as “The Greater Good“ show us the modernity of the wolves in 2021, while other tracks embrace the MOONSPELL tradition of writing a dark, gothic metal record like no other band can. The ethereal and melodic sounds of MOONSPELL, while not straying away from their metal roots – influenced by underground metal bands such as Bathory – make Hermitage most likely one of the deepest, surprising and most epic albums MOONSPELL has ever written. It’s a testament to what the band always loved the most: Honest, emotional metal that binds us even in the darkest times.

MOONSPELL is:

Fernando Ribeiro – Vocals

Ricardo Amorim – Guitar, Backing Vocals

Pedro Paixão – Keys, Guitar

Aires Pereira – Bass

Hugo Ribeiro – Drums

MOONSPELL Reveals Final Single and Music Video from Upcoming Album, Hermitage

Hermitage out this Friday via Napalm Records | Pre-Order HERE

"What an amazing album, from the nicest guys we’ve ever toured with! I fu**ing love this album, absolutely. Classic MOONSPELL with a slight new flavor to it, it’s perfect."

DANI FILTH, CRADLE OF FILTH

"We’re very honored that a cool band like MOONSPELL covered one of our songs. "Darkness in Paradise" is an unexpected choice, a bit of a forgotten gem, so it’s a nice surprise to hear this. They did a fine job with it, too!"

LEIF EDLING, CANDLEMASS

"MOONSPELL's best record to date!"

NEW NOISE MAGAZINE, US

"The quintet have been flirting with the progressive dynamics of light and shade and harmony and dissonance for many years, but Hermitage ramps up the Capitol-P-Prog, nailing it with Aplomp!"

METAL HAMMER, UK

"A masterclass in songwriting and composition. Hermitage is an open invitation to find beauty in simplicity, while taking the listeners on a journey through humanity’s heart of darkness."

TUONELA MAGAZINE, FIN

"A pure marvel of finesse and atmosphere!"

METALLIAN, FR

"Hermitage sounds like how MOONSPELL wants to sound after almost 30 years of their career. Passionated and gloomy, full of strong and epic dark metal songs!"

METAL HAMMER, GER

This Friday, February 26 will see Portuguese dark metal godfathers MOONSPELL unleash their highly acclaimed 13th studio album, Hermitage, via Napalm Records.

With Hermitage, MOONSPELL is not only approaching their 30th band anniversary more ambitiously and stronger than ever, but they take us on an entertaining and emotional ride through the darkest days of human existence. MOONSPELL’s forthcoming record is a wonderfully intuitive, yet epic masterpiece, and a testament to what the band has always loved the most: Honest metal that binds us even in these dark times.

Building upon its dark, revolutionary and sensitive facets, MOONSPELL’s new album is also epic as hell! Inspired by their metal roots and underground metal bands like Bathory, the final single to surface before Hermitage drops, “The Hermit Saints”, takes us on an epic trip to the heights of the world and the lows of the abysses. Accented by melodic groove and bombastic choruses, this track is sure to become a fan favorite!

“'The Hermit Saints' unveils even further secrets about our forthcoming album: Hermitage,” says vocalist Fernando Ribeiro about the track. “Make no mistake: this is a METAL song played according to MOONSPELL's own signature and rules.

This song tells you about the holiness and unholiness of men, about the duality between saints and sinners. It tells of the fever that makes us cross into the desert of our own existences, perpetually looking out for the cure, that will never come until we change our ways.

Many might go. Few will come back. Lock the gates, behold 'The Hermit Saints'!”

Pre-order the new full-length, Hermitage, NOW!

Hermitage was recorded, mixed and mastered this past summer by Jaime Gomez Arellano (Paradise Lost, Primordial, Ghost, Sólstafir and many more) at the Orgone Studios in the UK. The haunting cover artwork was created by Latvian artist Arthur Berzinsh.

“We know that we are entering the final years of our career as musicians: the winter of our lifetime,” vocalist Fernando Ribeiro recently stated. “We don’t care about people saying we’re still young at heart, or “leading” wolves in a pack. We are not! But we do care about how those around us feel about us, and this album is all about how we feel, our answers to your questions.

Under these circumstances, we feel our musical stakes are higher than ever. For us, it’s not about likes or algorithms, reach, or opportunity of growth. We only care about the music. Music does come first on this album you will hold in your hands soon enough.”

He continues: “The record is about turning our backs to the conventions of modernity. We are currently convincing ourselves that it’s all about us, that we (humanity) are everything. That the world revolves around us. However, ipsi facto, we are nothing and nothing revolves around us. MOONSPELL's goal, on these last turns around the Sun, is to write the best music we possibly can. To tell you a few stories with our lyrics, to be close to you in these times of distancing. We wish not to tease you or to influence you or to sell you our fish. We want to sit down with you at your table and feast together upon our notes and words. Like if we were close friends, like back in the time where music matters the most. In your bedroom listening to music, without having to post our smart remarks about it, inviting the hate in.

Hermitage is an open-hearted invitation to simplicity. To be humble. To be thankful. To serve you solace. Provide you comfort, entertainment. We sincerely hope this call reaches you. That you kindly accept what we offer. That you take our music with you to the place you must feel as yours. To your secret place, to your hermitage. Blessed be.”

Hermitage will be available in several highly limited and collectible LP editions, Mediabook and Cassette formats - all including the Candlemass cover "Darkness in Paradise" - in addition to Jewelcase and Digital formats. The Deluxe Box sold out fast - be quick and purchase Hermitage now while formats last!

MOONSPELL is:

Fernando Ribeiro – Vocals

Ricardo Amorim – Guitar, Backing Vocals

Pedro Paixão – Keys, Guitar

Aires Pereira – Bass

Hugo Ribeiro – Drums

Dark Metal Masters MOONSPELL Share Brand New Music Video from Upcoming Album, Hermitage

Due out February 26, 2021 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order HERE

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With their forthcoming 13th studio album, Portuguese dark metal giants MOONSPELL are approaching their 30th anniversary as a band more ambitiously and stronger than ever. Hermitage will see the light of day on February 26, 2021 via Napalm Records, and invites us on an entertaining and revolutionary journey through the darkest days of human existence.

"Hermitage is an open-hearted invitation to simplicity. To be humble. To be thankful. To serve you solace. Provide you comfort, entertainment,” vocalist Fernando Ribeiro recently said. "We sincerely hope this call reaches you. That you kindly accept what we offer. That you take our music with you to the place you must feel as yours. To your secret place, to your hermitage.”

Both beautifully crafted songs, previously released singles such as “The Greater Good” show us the modernity of the wolves in 2021, while “Common Prayers“ embraces the MOONSPELL tradition of writing a dark, gothic metal track like no other band can. Now, the band is presenting us a third single ahead of the album release. “All Or Nothing“ brings back the ethereal and melodic sounds of MOONSPELL served by a beautiful musical landscape, and makes it most likely one of the deepest and most sincerely heart-breaking tunes the Portuguese dark metal titans have ever written.

"The video for ‘All Or Nothing’ was recorded in an empty theatre in Portugal and it’s symbolic of our days,” Ribeiro tells us. "Solitude dominates our lives and we divide our attentions and heartbeats at the groove of darkness and hope. At the mercy of all that can be and the nothing that we have to deal with right now. It’s a song that relies on a more intimate melodic frame, emotional, autobiographic almost, about the joy and the sorrow that is being in a band."

He continues: "Life is a game you cannot win. You just have to play. Our job is done, we brought you joy. Every now and then."

Watch the incredible new clip for “All Or Nothing“, directed by Guilherme Henriques and shot at the historical 1908- theatre Chaby Pinheiro in Nazaré.

MOONSPELL’s upcoming album Hermitage was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano (Paradise Lost, Primordial, Ghost, Sólstafir & many more) at the Orgone Studios in the UK. Building upon the album’s dark, revolutionary and sensitive facets, it’s a wonderfully intuitive and epic ride by one of the most distinctive dark metal bands of all time, and a testament to what they’ve always loved the most: Honest, emotional metal that binds us even in the darkest times.

Pre-Order Hermitage HERE!

Hermitage will be available in several highly limited and collectible Deluxe and Die-Hard Editions, Mediabook and Cassette formats - all including the Candlemass cover "Darkness in Paradise" - and also in Jewelcase and Digital formats. The Deluxe Box will also include an etched 7’’ Vinyl with another special bonus track, “The Great Leap Forward", as well as additional exciting collectible items!

2LP Gatefold Orange (Napalm Mailorder)

Limited Die-Hard Edition 2LP Gold/Black Ink-Spot w/ Patch + Sticker (Napalm Mailorder, limited to 300)

MOONSPELL is:

Fernando Ribeiro – Vocals

Ricardo Amorim – Guitar, Backing Vocals

Pedro Paixão – Keys, Guitar

Aires Pereira – Bass

Hugo Ribeiro – Drums

MOONSPELL Gets Ungodly with Brand New Video for “Common Prayers”

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New Album Hermitage out February 26, 2021 via Napalm Records!

Pre-Order HERE

February 26, 2021 will see Portuguese dark metal titans MOONSPELL release their hotly anticipated 13th studio album, entitled Hermitage, via Napalm Records.

MOONSPELL is not only approaching their 30th band anniversary more ambitiously and stronger than ever, but with their forthcoming record, they've created a wonderfully intuitive, yet epic masterpiece and a testament to what they’ve always loved the most: Honest, emotional metal that binds us even in these dark times.

Following up on their just recently unleashed album opening track, “The Greater Good“ (watch the lyric video HERE), today, MOONSPELL is sharing their second single and a brand new video for “Common Prayers“! With “Common Prayers”, MOONSPELLsuccessfully builds upon their previous dark works.

Directed by Guilherme Henriques and featuring actress, singer and performer Aurora Pinho, this clip was shot 90 meters below the surface at the amazing caves of Grutas de Mira d’Aire, one of Portugal’s seven natural wonders. With a classy gothic and catchy feel, MOONSPELL flexes their best songwriting skills. The lyrical content is “perverse, almost religious” and deals with the 18th century pregnancy surge amidst Portuguese nuns. Twentieth century demolitions and excavations unearthed the bones of hundreds of children, revealing the sad fate of Jesus’ sons and daughters.

Vocalist Fernando Ribeiro states:

“Political? Religious? Who the fuck cares, really? Music is, for MOONSPELL, about self-expression, and we are old enough to pick our battles. ‘Common Prayers’ is the kind of song we love to write, sensual, different, with a to-die-for chorus. Hermitage is coming your way, you can run, but you cannot hide. Staying safe is staying smart. Say a prayer!”

Hermitage was recorded, mixed and mastered this past summer by Jaime Gomez Arellano (Paradise Lost, Primordial, Ghost, Sólstafir & many more) at the Orgone Studios in the UK. Building upon the sensitive facets of the album, one can expect an entertaining and revolutionary journey through the darkest days of human existence. Beautifully crafted songs such as “The Greater Good“ show us the modernity of the wolves in 2021, while tracks alike “Common Prayers“ embrace the MOONSPELL tradition of writing a gothic metal song like no other band can. The ethereal and melodic sounds of MOONSPELL, while never straying away from their metal roots, make Hermitage likely one of the deepest, surprising and most epic albums MOONSPELL has ever written.

Vocalist Fernando Ribeiro says:

“Hermitage is about turning our backs to the conventions of modernity. We are currently convincing ourselves that it’s all about us, that we (humanity) are everything. That the world revolves around us. However, ipsi facto, we are nothing and nothing revolves around us. MOONSPELL's goal, on these last turns around the Sun, are to write the best music we possibly can. To tell you a few stories with our lyrics, to be close to you in these times of distancing. We wish not to tease you or to influence you or to sell you our fish. We want to sit down with you at your table and feast together upon our notes and words. Like if we were close friends, like back in the time where music matters the most. In your bedroom listening to music, without having to post our smart remarks about it, inviting the hate in.

Hermitage is an open-hearted invitation to simplicity. To be humble. To be thankful. To serve you solace. Provide you comfort, entertainment. We sincerely hope this call reaches you. That you kindly accept what we offer. That you take our music with you to the place you must feel as yours. To your secret place, to your hermitage. Blessed be.”

Pre-Order Hermitage HERE:

Hermitage will be out on February 26, 2021 via Napalm Records, and will be available in several highly limited and collectible Deluxe Editions, Mediabook, Cassette, all of them including the Candlemass Cover "Darkness in Paradise", but also as Jewelcase and Digital formats. The Deluxe Box will also include an etched 7’’ Vinyl with another special bonus track, “The Great Leap Forward", as well as much more exciting additional collectable items! The album pre-sale is available at THIS LOCATION

MOONSPELL is:

Fernando Ribeiro – Vocals

Ricardo Amorim – Guitar, Backing Vocals

Pedro Paixão – Keys, Guitar

Aires Pereira – Bass

Hugo Ribeiro – Drums

MOONSPELL Shares Upcoming Album Details and Brand New Video

Hermitage out February 26, 2021 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order HERE

"We are nothing, therefore we are everything..."

MOONSPELL is approaching their 30th anniversary as a band more ambitiously and stronger than ever, as the Portuguese dark metal pioneers have finally revealed the hotly anticipated details for their upcoming 13th studio album! Hermitage will be released on February 26, 2021 via Napalm Records.

While the world is struggling in the dark, MOONSPELL’s forthcoming album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano (Paradise Lost, Primordial, Ghost, Sólstafir and many more) at the Orgone Studios in the UK.

Building upon the sensitive facets of Hermitage, one can expect an entertaining and revolutionary, yet epic journey through the darkest days of human existence. Beautifully crafted songs such as “The Greater Good“ show us the modernity of the wolves in 2021, while other tracks embrace the MOONSPELL tradition of writing a dark, gothic metal record like no other band can. The ethereal and melodic sounds of MOONSPELL, while not straying away from their metal roots -- influenced by underground metal bands such as Bathory -- make Hermitage most likely one of the deepest, surprising and most epic albums MOONSPELL has ever written.

Today, the band is sharing the first song taken from Hermitage, the album opening track “The Greater Good”. Lead singer Fernando Ribeiro reveals:

“'The Greater Good' is a sociological concept implying the benefit of the public, of more people than oneself. To do which is better and more correct. Unfortunately, a lot of wrong-doing and pure evil actions were taken on behalf of this principle both by world leaders, and citizens. With a “screenplay” designed by myself, and put together by director Guilherme Henriques (Gaerea, Crippled Black Phoenix, Schammasch) 'The Greater Good' strikes at the deep contrast of our priorities as human beings. The plot evidentiates the daily clash between the problems we could never or never wanted to solve; and our “first world preoccupations”. The cult of the body versus the African famine; the killing of the innocent versus the second amendment; the beauty of monuments against the ugliness of violence.

We are all responsible for the things we see here. For the greater good, for the greatest evil. It’s not a question of race, gender, class or education. It’s a question of conscience. It’s vital we renew our communities’ ties, our humanly behavior. Only we can save us from ourselves.”

Like this first appetizer showcases, with Hermitage, MOONSPELL created a wonderfully intuitive and epic journey, but also a testament to what they’ve always loved the most: Honest, emotional metal that binds us even in the darkest times.

As Fernando tells us more about the upcoming MOONSPELL album:

“We know that we are entering the final years of our career as musicians: the winter of our lifetime. We don’t care about people saying we’re still young at heart, or “leading” wolves in a pack. We are not! But we do care about how those around us feel about us, and this album is all about how we feel, our answers to your questions.

Under these circumstances, we feel our musical stakes are higher than ever. For us, it’s not about likes or algorithms, reach, or opportunity of growth. We only care about the music. Music does come first on this album you will hold in your hands soon enough.”

He continues: “The record is about turning our backs to the conventions of modernity. We are currently convincing ourselves that it’s all about us, that we (humanity) are everything. That the world revolves around us. However, ipsi facto, we are nothing and nothing revolves around us. MOONSPELL's goal, on these last turns around the Sun, are to write the best music we possibly can. To tell you a few stories with our lyrics, to be close to you in these times of distancing. We wish not to tease you or to influence you or to sell you our fish. We want to sit down with you at your table and feast together upon our notes and words. Like if we were close friends, like back in the time where music matters the most. In your bedroom listening to music, without having to post our smart remarks about it, inviting the hate in.

Hermitage is an open-hearted invitation to simplicity. To be humble. To be thankful. To serve you solace. Provide you comfort, entertainment. We sincerely hope this call reaches you. That you kindly accept what we offer. That you take our music with you to the place you must feel as yours. To your secret place, to your hermitage. Blessed be.“

Pre-Order Hermitage HERE

Hermitage will be available in several highly limited and collectible Deluxe and Die-Hard Editions, Mediabook, and Cassette (all of them including the Candlemass cover "Darkness in Paradise") but also in Jewelcase and Digital formats. The Deluxe Box will also include an etched 7’’ Vinyl with another special bonus track, “The Great Leap Forward", as well as much more exciting additional collectible items!

Just recently, MOONSPELL played and streamed a special Halloween live show at the historic theatre, Pax Julia, in Beja, Portugal. By public demand, the band has made the show available again to stream worldwide! Available until December 16, grab your digital ticket and watch MOONSPELL’s breathtaking, high-voltage concert HERE!

Pre-Order NOW here: https://smarturl.it/Hermitage THE GREATER GOOD- LYRIC VIDEO The Greater Good is a sociological concept implying he benefit of the public,...

MOONSPELL Announces Very Special Halloween Show

Virtual Stream Tickets Available!

Get Your Tickets via the Links Below

In the darkest of years, MOONSPELL have announced that they will perform a special live Halloween show, taking place in the South of Portugal in an ancient town named Beja, on October 31, 2020! At the local theatre Pax Julia, originally built in 1928, the band will deliver their annual and own brand of Halloween to the world: An exclusive, socially distanced live concert for 300 guests that can also be witnessed virtually by the wolfpack worldwide, who have been scattered and lying in wait for this to happen since lockdown began.

Under a full moon, the show will begin at 1:30 PM PDT/4:30 PM EDT. MOONSPELL will put an amazing show, host a once-in-a-lifetime production and give fans the chance to watch LIVE + COMMENT!

Via the virtual streaming link – available at the platform BOL – fans can watch the event live, rewatch, or watch for the first time! The link will be available for 48 hours after the end of the show. Grab your ticket for the physical or virtual live experience with MOONSPELL this Halloween via the following links:

Virtual ticket:

https://www.bol.pt/Comprar/Bilhetes/90840-moonspell-sala_virtual_pax_julia/Sessoes

Physical ticket (limited to 300 tickets): 

https://paxjulia.bol.pt/Comprar/Bilhetes/90836-moonspell-pax_julia_teatro_municipal/Sessoes

Upgrade tickets + merch bundles are available at: wolfpack@moonspell.com or on www.moonspell.rastilho.com (you need to have a valid ticket).

As mentioned, the show will be limited to 300 guests at the historic location of the theatre in Beja, which is considered a low-risk territory. Regardless, the show will run under strict hygiene guidelines and precautions, with a minimum social distance requirement of 1.5-2m, and attendees will be required to wear masks onsite.

MOONSPELL have witnessed firsthand that Portugal is at the front of the charge when it comes to organizing safe shows in these uncertain times. As the band just shared their first live experiences online: "Under a beautiful Portuguese sky we returned to our live performances. Congrats to the Wolfpack, whom even with a mask and sitting down, took our wolfheart to tragic heights. Thanks also for being so civilized, observing the rules while enjoying the show. Without you there’s no tomorrow. Kudos to the promoter, city hall and all the technicians and security.”

This Halloween will see them LIVE at one of their most special shows to date: "From Beja, Portugal, to the world out there, we are proud to present you HALLOWEEN 2.0, the event Moonspell fans have eagerly awaited for!“

It’s no secret that MOONSPELL, in more than 25 years of their band history, have always been close to their dedicated fanbase, delivering special and captivating shows on countless, extensive tours all over the world, and creating an impressive back catalogue of diverse, impactful and versatile records, which influenced entire dark and gothic metal generations. Just recently, MOONSPELL launched a Patreon page and welcomes you to become a member of the band’s exclusive and official fanclub, the WOLFPACK! Run by MOONSPELLdirectly, the fanclub is offering exciting and various models to engage closer with the band and to enjoy priority, exclusive experiences not to be found anywhere else than in the WOLFPACK. Be it exclusive news and content, as well as merchandise, show tickets, meet & greets, and a great deal of amazing, in-depth experiences with MOONSPELL and their members, all support goes directly to the band. Become a member of the pack now and chose which wolf you are at THIS LOCATION!

Order MOONSPELL music, merchandise and more, including the recent reissue of their masterpiece The Butterfly Effect, HERE

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MOONSPELL’s Fernando Ribeiro Reacts To Original "The Butterfly Effect" Music Video! Reissue of Definitive Album Out Today Via Napalm Records

Pre-Order "The Butterfly Effect" Re-Issue Here: https://smarturl.it/TheButterflyEffectNR On the occasion of the much anticipated re-release of Moonspell's 19...

Everything is everywhere, the butterfly effect!

Recorded at London's Trident Studios in 1999, MOONSPELL's fourth album, The Butterfly Effect, saw the band follow more experimental paths after their impactful beginnings in gothic metal. Influenced by industrial elements of the nineties, this full-length release from the Portuguese pioneers captivates with down-tuned guitars, an electronic veil of ghostly synths and the concept of the scientific chaos theory, proclaiming that even the smallest events in life can lead to tremendous consequences. With The Butterfly Effect, MOONSPELL delivered some of the most courageous and exploratory songs of their career. Finally available again as LP Gatefold, digipak and even cassette tape formats, The Butterfly Effect was released today via Napalm Records. In addition, this reissue includes two new remixes, a completely re-designed cover and layout artwork, as well as an exclusive excerpt from the Butterfly FX chapter of the band's official biography, “Wolves Who Were Men”!

On the occasion of the much anticipated re-release of MOONSPELL’s 1999 divisive masterpiece The Butterfly Effect, Fernando Ribeiro, the band’s lead singer, sat down to rewatch the title track video (directed by Andreas Marschall) and to guide us through the video making of, song visual meaning and the interesting ties with today’s state of the pandemic world.

The re-release of The Butterfly Effect, a must-have reissue of the year – and one that belongs in every carefully-curated MOONSPELL record collection – is available at THIS LOCATION!

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