NITE Slither on New Single "Cult of the Serpent Sun"

February 4, 2025

While they're known for putting a twist on traditional heavy metal, NITE strives to be a light when the world is constricted by darkness. Upon hearing the high-flying first single off their upcoming third album, heshers from across the underground raised their spike-gloved fists over the triumphant return of the blackened Bay Area torchbearers.

"Precision execution, dynamic songwriting and an obvious reverence for the greats all comprise equal parts of NITE's classic approach to contemporary heft", Knotfest wrote in praise of "Crow (Fear the Night".

Today, NITE are unsheathing the second single off Cult of the Serpent Sun. The title track opens the album with the band snaking into the heat of battle with fresh venom.

Listen to "Cult of the Serpent Sun" below:

Cult of the Serpent Sun comes out March 14, 2025 on Season of Mist.

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NITE Cult of the Serpent Sun Bandcamp Listening Party
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After venturing to the ancient cosmos on their last album, Cult of the Serpent Sun pits NITE against the shadowy mythology that lays dormant beneath society's underbelly. To steel themselves for battle against the album's poisonous perils, NITE wisely triples down on their classic attack. Like a hydra, "Cult of the Serpent Sun" shakes out of your speakers. Van Labrakis unleashes a monstrous riff that slithers with all the leathery glory of '80s heavy metal gods.

"Fans really responded to older songs like 'Acheron' and 'Genesis", Labrakis says. "Cult of the Serpent Sun has more songs that are fast and upbeat and help lift people's spirits".

Indeed, storming stages from Northwest Terror Fest to Hell's Heroes VI has only honed NITE's cutting-edge weaponry. Under his hammering swings, Patrick Crawford's drums crack like thunder before galloping through the storm. Avinash Mittur digs the heel of his Rickenbacker bass into a deep, dark groove as dueling guitarist Scott Hoffman trades off swashbuckling leads.

"Pour your venom / Preachers of the underground", Labrakis hisses, his fangs sharpened by road-tested grit.

"Cult of the Serpent Sun explores how historically there has always been a power structure ready to indoctrinate and exploit the hordes of mindless fools who will so quickly worship at the altar of death", NITE says. "Death eternal!"

NITE's classic weaponry shows no signs of rust on their third album. "The Last Blade" draws first blood amidst an acoustic flurry before thrusting onto the offensive. "The aim here is not to replicate that era but to explore and evolve," Labrakis told Decibel when asked about the band's influences. Cult of the Serpent Sun honors the trailblazing spirits of old by honing what separates this band's particular alchemy from mere imitation brew. "The Mystic" expands their sonic palette, featuring a slow-burning bass line that stretches time and space into a hypnotic portal. With its whirling and enchanted melody, "Tarmut" glimmers like a desert mirage.

"We play a traditional style of heavy metal, but the blackened element takes us in a different direction," Labrakis says. His road-hardened voice stands resolute in "Carry On," denouncing the perils of war. "Dream on and find who you are," he beckons on the album's triumphant closer "Winds of Sokar."

On Cult of the Serpent Sun, NITE guards the altar of blackened heavy metal with sharpened blades and axes raised.

Lineup:
Van Labrakis: Guitar / Vocals
Scott Hoffman: Guitar
Avinash Mittur: Bass
Patrick Crawford: Drums

Recording studio
210 Studios San Francisco and The Hoagie Container

Production credits
Recorded by Van Labrakis
Produced by Van Labrakis and Nite
Mixed and mastered by Van Labrakis at 210 Studios San Francisco

Cover artist
Adam Vick

Available formats
Digital download
CD Digipack
12" Vinyl Gatefold (Black)
12" Vinyl Gatefold (Red with black splatters)
12" Vinyl Gatefold (Red and black marbled)

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NITE Announce New Album 'Cult of the Serpent Sun'

January 13, 2025

When darkness descends, NITE flies high with blackened heavy metal.

After venturing through space on their last album, NITE has returned to face the shadowy mythology that lay dormant beneath society's underbelly. Each of the eight epic battles on Cult of the Serpent Suntests the band's mettle. But amidst their new album's winding perils, NITE emerges triumphant. Lead single "Crow (Fear the Night)" is a rallying cry, calling for fists to rise with power and might.

Watch the classic and cultish video for "Crow (Fear the Night)" below.

Cult of the Serpent Sun comes out March 14, 2025 on Season of Mist.

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Ever since they banded together out of San Francisco's underground in 2018, NITE has carried the torch for Bay Area metal. On Cult of the Serpent Sun, these four heavy metal avengers triple down on their classic arsenal. "Crow (Fear the Night)" swoops into the heat of battle with talons drawn. Like two birds of the same feather, the duel leads of Van Labrakis and Scott Hoffman climb on the back of drummer Patrick Crawford's foundation-shaking march.

Cult of the Serpent Sun carries a "more-is-more" philosophy, guided by what NITE garnered on the road. Since their last studio stint, the band have stormed the stage at Northwest Terror Fest, toured California with fellow statesmen Persekutor and Haunt and marched across the Southwest on the road to Hell's Heroes VI.

"Fans really responded to older songs like 'Acheron' and 'Genesis'", Labrakis says. "Cult of the Serpent Sun has more songs that are fast and upbeat and help lift people's spirits".

Cult of the Serpent Sun also sharpens NITE's signature edges with fresh venom. "We play a traditional style of heavy metal, but the blackened element takes us in a different direction", Labrakis says. His road-hardened voice strikes fear into the album's serpentine foes. "Fear the night", he warns, backed by bassist Avinash Mittur, who wields his bruising Rickenbacker with a spike-gloved fist.

"'Crow (Fear the Night)' is a call to those on the edge, a beckoning cry out of the shadows into the light", says NITE. "The headbanging masses band together under a sinister banner, leaving exile and finding themselves stronger as the cult of the serpent sun rises".

The video for "Crow (Fear the Night)" was directed by Marcelle Marais (Marcellemarais.com).

Additional credits
Produced by TriTonia Films @tritoniafilms & NITE
Director of Photography - Jerome Stolly @jeromestolly
Grip & Lighting - Jerome Stolly @jeromestolly
Colorist - Chris Martin @cmartcolors
Production Assistant - Elijah Post @elijahpostdc
Properties Assistants - Kent Cates @kent_cates0402 & Miles Miller @milesmillermotors
Crow figure performed by Dave Swafford
Special thanks to First Church of the Buzzard in Oakland

On Cult of the Serpent Sun, NITE guards the altar of blackened heavy metal with sharpened blades and axes raised.

NITE Announce Shows Around Hell's Heroes

February 6, 2024

NITE are carrying the torch for Bay Area metal to Houston, Texas for Hell’s Heroes this March. The blackened San Franciscan four-piece are known for galloping riffs and an undeniably heavy rhythmic chug, but along the way, they’re making several pit stops at some familiar haunts.

Pump your fist to the melodic thrashing of “The Trident”, along with other choice cuts from Voices of the Kronian Moon and their recently reissued debut Darkness Silence Mirror Flame. Fans on this tour will also get a first taste of NITE's forthcoming third album, as the band will be road testing some brand new material.

Don't miss select shows with ice metal masters Persekutor and the trad metal warriors of Intranced. The lineup is especially stacked on March 29 in Palmdale, California, where NITE will also be joined by Fresno heavies Haunt and New York's Tanith, which features members of Satan.

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2024 March to Hell Tour
March 16 - Los Angeles, CA @ 1st Street Pool Hall w/ Persekutor, Intranced, Acero Letal. [TICKETS]
March 17 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Dive w/ Persekutor, Intranced. [TICKETS]
March 18 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High Saloon [TICKETS]
March 19 - Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive [TICKETS]
March 20 - Tulsa, OK @ The Whittier Bar [TICKETS]
March 21-23 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall (Hell’s Heroes VI w/ Queensryche, Solitude Aeturnus, Cirith Ungol) [TICKETS]
March 24 - Austin, TX @ The Lost Well [TICKETS]
March 25 - El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill [TICKETS]
March 26 - Albuquerque, NM @ Long Hair Records [TICKETS]
March 27 - Tempe, AZ @ Yucca Tap Room (FREE SHOW)
March 28 - Costa Mesa, CA @ The Wayfarer w/ Persekutor, Intranced [TICKETS]
March 29 - Palmdale, CA @ Transplants Brewing Co. w/ Haunt, Tanith, Persekutor, Intranced [TICKETS]

The San Francisco Bay Area has a history steeped in forward-thinking, technically dazzling metal, and NITE carries that torch with pride. Founded in 2018, their blackened heavy metal brand barrels towards the peril of an unknown future, while keeping one eye on the days when blistering leads once ruled the land. Guitarists Van Labrakis (Satan’s Wrath, Mencea) and Scott Hoffman (Dawnbringer, High Spirits) let loose galloping riffs and harmonies that evoke the classic sounds of the N.W.O.B.H.M., with Labrakis’ grizzled voice driving their dark, melodic metal into the modern era.

Lineup
Van Labrakis - Guitar, Vocals
Scott Hoffman - Guitar
Bryan Coons - Bass
Pat Crawford - Drums

Recorded, mixed and masteredby Van Labrakis at 210 Studios San Francisco and The Hoagie Container.

Producedby Van Labrakis and NITE.

Artworkby Misanthropic-Art Illustrations

Order:https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/nite-darkness-silence-mirror-flame

Formats:Digital, CD digipak, vinyl black and colored

Lineup:
Van Labrakis: Guitar / Vocals
Scott Hoffman: Guitar
Avinash Mittur: Bass
Patrick Crawford: Drums

Recording Studio: 210 Studios San Francisco and The Hoagie Container

Producer: Van Labrakis and NITE

Mixing, mastering, sound engineer: Van Labrakis

Cover Art: DEIH

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NITE Reissue 'Darkness Silence Mirror Flame'

August 16, 2023

NITE come from a long and storied line of heavy metal. The Bay Area gave birth to titans like Metallica. And while it’s not what most metalheads imagine when they go to their happy place, Northern California’s sunny climate did inspire Death to cross over into death metal.

'Darkness Silence Mirror Flame' carries that torch with pride. NITE's debut album will be available for the first time through Season of Mist on October 27. Order it today on CD Digipak, black or ash grey vinyl, or as a digital download HERE.

Every member of NITE has played in other bands that span from coast to coast, but they came together around San Francisco in 2018. It didn’t take long before they were making their presence known, either. 'Darkness Silence Mirror Flame' appeals to old metalheads and nu-comers alike.

Just rewatch the video for the album's lead single HERE. "The Way" carves a fresh blood line between '80s thrash and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Badass riffs come roaring out the gate, shooting off starblinding melodic leads, and the steel-toed drum beat has more muscle than a Harley Road King. But NITE didn't come to worship the past. Van Labrakis' blackened vocals snuff out any warm and fuzzy feelings, like a blot on the sun.

Lineup
Van Labrakis - Guitar, Vocals
Scott Hoffman - Guitar
Bryan Coons - Bass
Pat Crawford - Drums

Recorded, mixed and masteredby Van Labrakis at 210 Studios San Francisco and The Hoagie Container.

Producedby Van Labrakis and NITE.

Artworkby Misanthropic-Art Illustrations

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NITE unsheath "The Trident"

July 24, 2023

NITE come from a long and storied line of heavy metal. The Bay Area gave birth to blistering titans like Metallica. And while the sunny climate isn't what most metalheads imagine when they visit their happy place, going to California did inspire Death to take the plunge into death metal.

"The Trident" proudly upholds that tradition. The closing song off the San Francisco supergroup's most recent album rides off into the shadows with a raised fist, pumping along to a hard-charging drum beat. But while the riff does plenty of thrashing, the solos add a gleaming edge of melodic NOWBHM.

"The power within it is far too strong," Van Labrakis snarls into the camera. The video makes it look like the band are trapped inside some top-secret government lab, but the blackened char to his voice does more than just suggest that whoever is chasing them is walking right in to their trap.

""The Trident" has become a fan favorite ever since 'Voices of the Kronian Moon' came out", says NITE. "That chorus chant has raised quite a few fists at our live shows, so we wanted to honor that with this video. Directed by our very own Scott Hoffman, we follow the time jump of the elusive time raider character, featured on the album cover and the Kronian Moon video, being tracked down and eventually losing his trident staff before he time jumps again to another world."

Watch the spooky, supernatural video for "The Trident" below.

'Voices of the Kronian Moon' is available on Vinyl, CD and as a digital download on Season of Mist's online store. Order it HERE.

With Avinash Mittur (Wild Hunt) replacing founding bassist Bryan Coons in early 2021, he and drummer Patrick Crawford (Serpents of Dawn, Older Sun) make up a rhythm section that’s fierce yet breathlessly precise: a freewheel pounding reminiscent of the early days of heavy metal, with a Rickenbacker-powered roar fueling the low end. NITE’s debut full-length Darkness Silence Mirror Flame, released in March 2020 by Creator-Destructor Records, earned widespread praise. It showcased their fist-raising classic heavy metal that nearly every fan of the genre once fell in love with, but with a twisted and shadowy edge that the titans of old could never imagine. NITE is the flame of the past illuminating the darkness of tomorrow.

Founded in 2018, their blackened heavy metal barrels towards the peril of an unknown future, while keeping one eye on the days when blistering leads once ruled the land. Guitarists Van Labrakis (Satan’s Wrath, Mencea) and Scott Hoffman (Dawnbringer, High Spirits) let loose galloping riffs and harmonies that evoke the classic sounds of the N.W.O.B.H.M., with Labrakis’ grizzled voice driving their dark, melodic metal into the modern era.

The San Francisco Bay Area has a history steeped in forward-thinking, technically dazzling metal, and NITE carries that torch with pride.

Lineup:
Van Labrakis: Guitar / Vocals
Scott Hoffman: Guitar
Avinash Mittur: Bass
Patrick Crawford: Drums

Recording Studio: 210 Studios San Francisco and The Hoagie Container

Producer: Van Labrakis and NITE

Mixing, mastering, sound engineer: Van Labrakis

Cover Art: DEIH

Links:
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NITE Kicks Off Headlining California Tour

February 17, 2023

Blackened heavy metal outfit NITE will be embarking on headlining tour of California this February with support from Persekutor! The trek kicks off in Oakland, CA today, February 16, and will work its way downstate, concluding in San Diego, CA on February 19. The full run of dates can be found below!

NITE is touring in support of their brand new sophomore full-length, 'Voices of the Kronian Moon,' which was released on March 25, 2022. During the album's first week, it charted Billboard's Current Hard Music Albums (#33) and Top New Artist Albums (#44). The album was also named among the best albums of 2022 by Invisible Oranges (#5) and Forgemaster Metal Reviews!

'Voices of the Kronian Moon' is available to stream, order, and download HERE.

NITE U.S. Dates (w/ PERSEKUTOR):
02/16: Oakland @ Elbo Room Jack London
02/17: Long Beach @ Supply & Demand
02/18: Hollywood @ Knucklehead [TICKETS]
02/19: San Diego @ Brick by Brick [TICKETS]

The San Francisco Bay Area has a history steeped in forward-thinking, technically dazzling metal, and NITE carries that torch with pride. Founded in 2018, their blackened heavy metal brand barrels towards the peril of an unknown future, while keeping one eye on the days when blistering leads once ruled the land. Guitarists Van Labrakis (Satan’s Wrath, Mencea) and Scott Hoffman (Dawnbringer, High Spirits) let loose galloping riffs and harmonies that evoke the classic sounds of the N.W.O.B.H.M., with Labrakis’ grizzled voice driving their dark, melodic metal into the modern era.

With Avinash Mittur (Wild Hunt) replacing founding bassist Bryan Coons in early 2021, he and drummer Patrick Crawford (Serpents of Dawn, Older Sun) make up a rhythm section that’s fierce yet breathlessly precise: a freewheel pounding reminiscent of the early days of heavy metal, with a Rickenbacker-powered roar fueling the low end. NITE’s debut full-length Darkness Silence Mirror Flame, released in March 2020 by Creator-Destructor Records, earned widespread praise. It showcased their fist-raising classic heavy metal that nearly every fan of the genre once fell in love with, but with a twisted and shadowy edge that the titans of old could never imagine. NITE is the flame of the past illuminating the darkness of tomorrow.

Genre: Blackened heavy metal

Lineup:
Van Labrakis: Guitar / Vocals
Scott Hoffman: Guitar
Avinash Mittur: Bass
Patrick Crawford: Drums

Recording Studio: 210 Studios San Francisco and The Hoagie Container

Producer: Van Labrakis and NITE

Mixing, mastering, sound engineer: Van Labrakis

Cover Art: DEIH

Links:
Website: http://nitemetal.com
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NITE Announces Headlining February U.S. Tour

January 9, 2023

Blackened heavy metal outfit NITE will be embarking on headlining tour of California this February with support from Persekutor! The trek kicks off in Oakland, CA on February 16 and will work its way downstate, concluding in San Diego, CA on February 19.

NITE is touring in support of their brand new sophomore full-length, 'Voices of the Kronian Moon,' which was released on March 25, 2022. During the album's first week, it charted Billboard's Current Hard Music Albums (#33) and Top New Artist Albums (#44). The album was also named among the best albums of 2022 by Invisible Oranges (#19).

'Voices of the Kronian Moon' is available to stream, order, and download HERE.

NITE U.S. Dates (w/ PERSEKUTOR):
02/16: Oakland @ Elbo Room Jack London
02/17: Long Beach @ Supply & Demand
02/18: Hollywood @ Knucklehead [TICKETS]
02/19: San Diego @ Brick by Brick [TICKETS]

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NITE Streams New Album in Full

March 25, 2022

Blackened heavy metal outfit NITE are now streaming their sophmore full-length, 'Voices of the Kronian Moon,' in its entirety ahead of Friday's release! The album can be heard in full below.

NITE comments on the stream, "The time has come for us to unveil 'Voices of the Kronian Moon' in its entirety. Join us on this journey through space and time, through the land of Osiris, the city of the sun and the waves of Acheron. A journey towards the heart of the sun."

In addition, members of NITE will be joining Knotfest tomorrow, March 25, for a "First Listen" via the Knotfest YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook channels.

NITE will be embarking on a West Coast U.S. tour in support of BEWITCHER this April! The trek will kick off on April 17 in Boise, ID and will stop in Houston, TX for the Hell's Heroes Festival before concluding in Oakland, CA on April 29. The full run of dates can be found below! Prior to the tour, NITE will also be playing an album release show in their hometown of San Francisco at Thee Parkside on April 8.

'Voices of the Kronian Moon' is available to pre-order HERE. The album and singles can also be pre-saved across streaming services HERE.

NITE Album Release Show:
04/08: San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside [TICKETS]*

NITE U.S. Dates (Supporting BEWITCHER):
04/17: Boise, ID @ The Shredder
04/18: Salt Lake City, UT @ Ace's High Saloon
04/19: Denver, CO @ HQ
04/21: Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall (Hell's Heroes Fest Pre-Party)*
04/24: San Antonio, TX @ Hi-Tones
04/26: Tempe, AZ @ Pub Rock #
04/27: San Diego, CA @ Til Two Club
04/28: Long Beach, CA @ Supply & Demand
04/29: Oakland, CA @ Elbo Room
*NITE only, no BEWITCHER
#venue change

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NITE Announces April U.S. Tour Dates

March 21, 2022

Blackened heavy metal outfit NITE will be embarking on a West Coast U.S. tour in support of BEWITCHER this April! The trek will kick off on April 17 in Boise, ID and will stop in Houston, TX for the Hell's Heroes Festival before concluding in Oakland, CA on April 29. The full run of dates can be found below! Prior to the tour, NITE will also be playing an album release show in their hometown of San Francisco at Thee Parkside on April 8.

NITE is touring in support of their brand new sophomore full-length, 'Voices of the Kronian Moon,' which will be released this Friday, March 25, via Season of Mist, making it the band's debut to the label! The band recently dropped the third single, "Edge of the Night," which can be heard below.

NITE comments on the trek: “We are thrilled to emerge from two years of darkness and join forces with Bewitcher to blacken the highways of the West all the way to Hell's Heroes and back.”

'Voices of the Kronian Moon' is available to pre-order HERE. The album and singles can also be pre-saved across streaming services HERE.

NITE Album Release Show:
04/08: San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside [TICKETS]*

NITE U.S. Dates (Supporting BEWITCHER):
04/17: Boise, ID @ The Shredder
04/18: Salt Lake City, UT @ Ace's High Saloon
04/19: Denver, CO @ HQ
04/21: Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall (Hell's Heroes Fest Pre-Party)*
04/24: San Antonio, TX @ Hi-Tones
04/26: Tempe, AZ @ Yucca Tap Room
04/27: San Diego, CA @ Til Two Club
04/28: Long Beach, CA @ Supply & Demand
04/29: Oakland, CA @ Elbo Room
*NITE only, no BEWITCHER

NITE Premieres New Song, "Edge of the Night"

February 15, 2022

Blackened heavy metal outfit NITE will be releasing their sophomore full-length, 'Voices of the Kronian Moon,' on March 25, 2022 via Season of Mist, making it the band's debut to the label! The band is now sharing the third single from the upcoming record, "Edge of the Night," which can be heard below.

'Voices of the Kronian Moon' is available to pre-order HERE. The album and singles can also be pre-saved across streaming services HERE.

NITE Premieres New Single "Archeron"

January 13, 2022

NITE mainman Van Labrakis comments: “'Acheron' opens our upcoming album and introduces us to the world of Kronian Moon. It's our take on the myth of the ancient river, where Charon led the souls of the dead past the gates of the underworld. In this case the Acheron river is a journey through space and time. A transformation and the beginning of a journey in an ancient alien world."

'Voices of the Kronian Moon' is available to pre-order HERE. The album and singles can also be pre-saved across streaming services HERE.

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Formats: Digital, CD digipak, vinyl black and coloured

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NITE Unveils New Album Details, Premieres New Song + Video

December 26, 2021

Blackened heavy metal outfit NITE will be releasing their sophomore full-length, 'Voices of the Kronian Moon,' on March 25, 2022 via Season of Mist, making it the band's debut to the label! The album art can be found below along with the tracklisting and other details. The band is now sharing the official music video for the first single, "Kronian Moon," which was created entirely by the band! Watch/listen at THIS LOCATION.

NITE mainman Van Labrakis comments: “'Kronian Moon' is the nexus of the plot in our second album 'Voices of the Kronian Moon,' It introduces an odyssey in a foreign world, establishing the universe and foreshadowing the danger that our heroes encounter on their quest. Alien landscapes, visions of peril and a fight against all odds. The bridge, marked by an unexpected key change and an ostentatious solo, is both the belly of the beast and the tempting siren: the obstacles that challenge our abilities and seek to impede our way. Guitar harmonies lead us to the other side of that dark episode, with the final verse and chorus championing themselves as triumph in the face of adversity. 'Kronian Moon' is an homage to the hero’s journey, the trials and tribulations, the journey as the destination."

'Voices of the Kronian Moon' is available to pre-order HERE. The album and singles can also be pre-saved across streaming services HERE.

NITE Announces Two Upcoming Bay Area Shows

October 25, 2021

Blackened heavy metal outfit NITE have been added to two upcoming shows in the California Bay Area! Tomorrow, November 26, NITE will be supporting CRADLE OF FILTH and ONCE HUMAN at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco. The band will then be supporting UNTO OTHERS and BLOOD STAR in Oakland on December 1. Ticket and event links are as follows:

11/26/21: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]
12/01/21: Oakland, CA @ Starline Social Club [TICKETS]

NITE has recently signed to Season of Mist! For a glimpse what's to come, check out NITE's Bandcamp and stream their 2020 debut album, 'Darkness Silence Mirror Flame,' HERE.

The San Francisco Bay Area has a history steeped in forward-thinking, technically dazzling metal, and NITE carries that torch with pride. Founded in 2018, their blackened heavy metal brand barrels towards the peril of an unknown future, while keeping one eye on the days when blistering leads once ruled the land. Guitarists Van Labrakis (Satan’s Wrath, Mencea) and Scott Hoffman (Dawnbringer, High Spirits) let loose galloping riffs and harmonies that evoke the classic sounds of the N.W.O.B.H.M., with Labrakis’ grizzled voice driving their dark, melodic metal into the modern era.

With Avinash Mittur (Wild Hunt) replacing founding bassist Bryan Coons in early 2021, he and drummer Patrick Crawford (Serpents of Dawn, Older Sun) make up a rhythm section that’s fierce yet breathlessly precise: a freewheel pounding reminiscent of the early days of heavy metal, with a Rickenbacker-powered roar fueling the low end. NITE’s debut full-length Darkness Silence Mirror Flame, released in March 2020 by Creator-Destructor Records, earned widespread praise. It showcased their fist-raising classic heavy metal that nearly every fan of the genre once fell in love with, but with a twisted and shadowy edge that the titans of old could never imagine. NITE is the flame of the past illuminating the darkness of tomorrow.

Genre: Blackened heavy metal

Lineup:
Van Labrakis: Guitar / Vocals
Scott Hoffman: Guitar
Avinash Mittur: Bass
Patrick Crawford: Drums

Links:
Website: http://nitemetal.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nitemetal
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nitemetal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nitemetal
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7-UhuJNohvsMB2DP05LAQ
Bandcamp: https://nitemetal.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6MjCnAA9RF0vy3j6QYyLG0
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nite/1499573755

For more on NITE, visit the band's official WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, BANDCAMP, and INSTAGRAM.

NITE Signs to Season of Mist

April 22, 2021

Season of Mist is proud to announce the signing of blackened heavy metal band NITE! The San Francisco outfit will be releasing it's second full-length via the label at a later date. Stay tuned for more!

NITE comments, "All of us in the circle of NITE are very excited to announce our signing with Season of Mist. We look forward to working with their talented and experienced team to bring our music to the unsuspecting masses. We are thrilled to join the label's echelon of innovative artists whose legacy looms large over the history of modern heavy music."

For a glimpse of what's to come, check out NITE's Bandcamp and stream their 2020 debut album, 'Darkness Silence Mirror Flame,' HERE.

The San Francisco Bay Area has a history steeped in forward-thinking, technically dazzling metal, and NITE carries that torch with pride. Founded in 2018, their blackened heavy metal brand barrels towards the peril of an unknown future, while keeping one eye on the days when blistering leads once ruled the land. Guitarists Van Labrakis (Satan’s Wrath, Mencea) and Scott Hoffman (Dawnbringer, High Spirits) let loose galloping riffs and harmonies that evoke the classic sounds of the N.W.O.B.H.M., with Labrakis’ grizzled voice driving their dark, melodic metal into the modern era.

With Avinash Mittur (Wild Hunt) replacing founding bassist Bryan Coons in early 2021, he and drummer Patrick Crawford (Serpents of Dawn, Older Sun) make up a rhythm section that’s fierce yet breathlessly precise: a freewheel pounding reminiscent of the early days of heavy metal, with a Rickenbacker-powered roar fueling the low end. NITE’s debut full-length Darkness Silence Mirror Flame, released in March 2020 by Creator-Destructor Records, earned widespread praise. It showcased their fist-raising classic heavy metal that nearly every fan of the genre once fell in love with, but with a twisted and shadowy edge that the titans of old could never imagine. NITE is the flame of the past illuminating the darkness of tomorrow.

Genre: Blackened heavy metal

Lineup:
Van Labrakis: Guitar / Vocals
Scott Hoffman: Guitar
Avinash Mittur: Bass
Patrick Crawford: Drums

Links:
Website: http://nitemetal.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nitemetal
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nitemetal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nitemetal
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7-UhuJNohvsMB2DP05LAQ
Bandcamp: https://nitemetal.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6MjCnAA9RF0vy3j6QYyLG0
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nite/1499573755

For more on NITE, visit the band's official WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, BANDCAMP, and INSTAGRAM.