Since they crawled out from their curious vault in 2003, Carach Angren have mastered the dark art of composing symphonic, blackened ghost stories. Now into their third decade, on their upcoming EP, the Dutch masters of horror are returning to the source that inspired their first album. The latest single from The Cult of Kariba brings its titular sorceress back from the underworld. But as “The Resurrection of Kariba” so delights in revealing, her return brings consequences that are more catastrophic than anyone could imagine.
Watch the spine-tingling 3D video for “The Resurrection of Kariba” Below.
The Cult of Kariba comes out October 17 on Season of Mist
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The Cult of Kariba is both a return and a continuation. The EP expands on Carach Angren’s first album Lammendam by entwining the sinister figure of Kariba within the folk tale of the White Lady. “The Resurrection of Kariba” opens underneath the floor of a church, where a cult gathers to summon the alleged sorceress. An unholy pounding by the duo’s blood-splattered symphonic signature brings Kariba back among the land of the living. Yet her audience of worshipers discover far more than they intended. The song’s ritual unleashes something even more sinister: one of her victims, now awakened with vengeance.
The video for “The Resurrection of Kariba” was created by Aimed & Framed’s Tamara Llenas.
With the upcoming EP The Cult of Kariba, CARACH ANGREN return to the story that first defined their identity. Drawing from historical legends and obscure regional folklore, the band revisits the myth of the White Lady from Schinveld, this time expanding it with a new, sinister figure: Kariba. Inspired by real poems, forgotten theatre plays, and occult symbolism, this EP introduces a hidden cult intent on resurrecting Kariba—a poisoner and alleged witch whose spirit carries a legacy of vengeance. The Cult of Kariba explores this narrative with a blend of haunting atmosphere, cinematic scope, and blackened aggression.
Produced with precision and narrative cohesion, The Cult of Karibaties together myth, horror, and folklore in a tightly crafted five-part journey. Rather than simply revisiting the setting of Lammendam, Carach Angren expand the story with additional historical context, new characters, and an even darker tone.
Lineup
Seregor - Vocals, guitar
Ardek - Keyboards, orchestra
Production & Recording Credits
Main compositions by Ardek.
Pre-production, orchestral arrangements and keyboards by Ardek.
Vocals by Seregor, recorded at Tidal Wave Studio, Germany.
Backing vocals by Ardek.
Drums performed by Gabe Seeber, recorded at Mayhemeness Recording Studio.
Bass guitar, drums written by Ardek.
Guitars tracks 2,3 written by Seregor.
Guitars tracks 4,5 written by Ardek.
Lyrics tracks 1, 2, 5 by Ardek.
Lyrics track 3 by Ardek & Seregor.
Lyrics track 4 by Seregor.
All guitars and bass guitar performed and recorded by Patrick Damiani at Tidal Wave Studio, Germany.
Mixed & Mastered by Patrick Damiani at Tidal Wave Studio, Germany.
Vinyl Mastered by Robert Schmidt, 24-96 Mastering, Germany.
Guest Musicians
Solo violin tracks 2, 5 performed and recorded by Nikos Mavridis.
Voice overs done by Tim Wells.
Wolf howl track 3 by Frodo Wijers.
Lyrics proofreading done by Sylvy Notermans.
Model
Lara Mauve
Photography
Stefan Heilemann (http://www.heilemania.de)
