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Asheville (NC) – Blackvapor/Black Metal duo, Hellir, have released new EP, Hollow Moon: Precursor!

Hollow Moon: Precursor is the first release in a trilogy of EPs that will collectively comprise the band’s first full-length album, Hollow Moon. Hollow Moon: Precursor is an evolution of Hellir’s atmosphere venturing into a broader range of sounds. With everything from extremely heavy break downs, electronic breaks, classical piano, and fusion, there’s a lot of new territory to explore. Or to boldly go where no one has gone before…

“This isn’t your dad’s brand of Black Metal. It’s fresh, modern, and cuts against the grain.” – Metal Temple

“Great sounding mixture of black metal and synth/vaporwave.” – Occult Black Metal Zine

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Stream/purchase Hollow Moon: Precursor at:

hellir.bandcamp.com/album/hollow-moon-precursor

open.spotify.com/album/3ofE9oBTRiTXNNbR2WvHlg

music.apple.com/us/album/hollow-moon-precursor-ep/1833330369

www.youtube.com/@_hellir

Track Listing:

1. Ishimura
2. Firespray [Video]
3. Spiral
4. Below

Credits:

Drums: Dylan Webb.

Guitar solo in “Spiral:” Harlon McCargar.

All other music, lyrics, engineering, mixing, mastering: Daniel Shaneyfelt.

Artwork: Harlon McCargar.

BIO:

Hellir translates to “Cave” in the Old Norse language.

Hellir was founded in 2023 as a solo project by Daniel Shaneyfelt as a way to experiment with ideas that didn’t suit other projects. He released the first Hellir record Wheel of Ghosts in 2024, which blends elements of black metal, 80s synth pop, vapor wave, thall, and cinematic music.

Soon after recording Wheel of Ghosts, Hellir welcomed Dylan Webb on drums, helping push the duo’s sound into heavier and more technical territory.

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instagram.com/_hellir

youtube.com/@_hellir

Source: ClawHammer PR

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