Kimaera: Trailblazing symphonic oriental death metal band.
Kimaera – Imperivm
Symphonic doom/death metal from the band Klimera, and the band is from Lebanon and FFO Dimmu Borgir, Behemoth, My Dying Bride, Opeth, Myrath.
Kimaera is the Arab world’s trailblazing symphonic oriental death metal band, hailing from Lebanon in the heart of the Middle East. Atmospheric death/doom with a progressive touch collides with traditional Middle Eastern and orchestral instruments to produce a complex dark sound with a cross-generic flair. Their transcending of musical boundaries is inspired by Epica’s melodies, Dimmu Borgir’s black symphonies, Behemoth’s aggression, Katatonia’s darkness and Middle Eastern oriental music.
Kimaera finished producing their fourth studio album Imperivm, mastered by none other than Maor Appelbaum and consisting of 8 tracks, which they continue to reject being defined by boundaries.
Despite hailing from one of the most war-torn regions in the world in which they have had to overcome ongoing political, economic and security hurdles, Kimaera refuses to be seen simply through the prism of the current conflict.
They have instead chosen to engage with their country’s ancient history through an original take: Imperivm’s theme is inspired by Ancient Roman history, with Lebanon having been part of the Roman Empire with all its power, brutality and majesty. The Middle Eastern ethnic instruments whose sound infuses the album also have their origins in Ancient Rome, giving the album a distinct aural mark. Imperivm is set to be released on the 15th of March, the date when the great Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC, also known as The Idles Of March.
Recorded, produced and mixed by Charbel Abboud from Kimaera, mastered by Maor Appelbaum Mastering – California – USA.
Tracklist:
I – De Amare Et Bellvm
II – The Die is Cast
III – VVV
IV – The Ides of March
V – Imperator
VI – Vi Divina
VII – Capvt Mvndi
VIII – Ya Beirut (Bonus track)
Line-up:
JP Haddad – Vocals/Guitars
Charbel Abboud – Keyboards
Pierre Najm – Lead Guitars
Patrick Estephan – Drums
Richard Basile – Bass Guitar
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