Today BLACKBRIAR release their brand new song “Moonflower” featuring Marjana Seminka. After the album release of “A Dark Euphony” in September last year, the band shows once again that they are constantly working on new songs and their creativity seems to know no limits.
Zora Cock from BLACKBRIAR comments:
“Moonflower tells a love story between a female vampire and a mortal girl and transports you to a bygone era where darkness and desire intertwine. It’s inspired by the 19th-century gothic novel ‚Carmilla‘, a timeless story that predates even the infamous Dracula. The song features a guest songstress Marjana Semkina, who I think is the most perfect fit for making this Moonflower an ethereal, haunting, and dark duet.”
Watch “Moonflower” here:
A Dark Euphony – Tracklisting:
1. An Unwelcome Guest
2. Far Distant Land
3. Spirit of Forgetfulness
4. Bloody Footprints in the Snow
5. The Evergreen and The Weeping Tree
6. Cicada
7. My Soul´s Demise
8. We Make Mist
9. Thumbelina
10. Forever and a Day
11. Crimson Faces
Tourdaten supporting KAMELOT:
12.10. NL – Utrecht, Tivoli
10/13 DE – Munich, backstage
10/15 DE – Berlin, Kesselhaus
17.10. SK – Bratislava, Majestic
18/10. CZ – Zlin, Rock Cafe
19.10. SI – Ljubljana, Kino Siska
20.10. IT – Milan, Live Club
22.10. ES – Bilboa, Santana 27
23.10. ES – Madrid, Riveira
25.10. FR – Lyon, La Rayonne
10/26 CH – Pratteln, Z7
10/27 DE – Oberhausen, Turbinhalle
10/29 DE – Hamburg, market hall
30.10. BE – Antwerp, Trix
01.11. UK – Wolverhampton, KK’s
02.11. UK – London, Kentish
03.11. UK, Manchester Ritz
About BLACKBRIAR:
“Some say there is beauty in the darkness – fearsome visitors, faraway worlds, gothic romances, spooky legends, sin eaters, burning hearts frozen in time, songs with a misleading voice and a truthful whisper. This and much more can be discovered on A Dark Euphony.These are the words of singer Zora Cock about the band’s upcoming second album, which is scheduled to be released in autumn 2023 on Nuclear Blast Records. A telling sign coming from a band that has reveled in gothic beauty and metallic darkness since their beginnings, spanning three EPs and a full album, alongside long-time collaborator Joost van den Broek.
Formed in 2012 by Zora Cock, René Boxem, Bart Winters and Frank Akkerman, Blackbriar released their first single “Ready to Kill” in 2014, but it was 2015’s second single “Until Eternity” that really catapulted them onto the scene. An infectious track with an equally captivating and beautiful video, it has been viewed over 18.1 million times since its debut, bringing the band to the attention of many. Taking advantage of the growing hype surrounding them, they independently recorded and released their first EP, Fractured Fairytales; They also brought in a second guitarist, Robin Koezen. This EP laid an impressive foundation for the band’s ethereal, breathtaking sound and brought with it new opportunities, including tour dates in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and more, where they performed alongside EPICA, HALESTORM , IN THIS MOMENT, DELAIN and MAYAN played. In order to maintain full control over their creative ideals, the band successfully crowdfunded their follow-up EP “We’d Rather Burn” and launched it in October 2018. This EP marked the band’s first time working with esteemed producer Joost van den Broek, and this fruitful collaboration allowed Blackbriar’s whimsical and enigmatic sound to reach new sonic heights. Released on the same day as the self-directed video for “I’d Rather Burn,” the EP showcases a stronger sense of dreamy atmosphere, offering listeners beautifully dark tales of witches, banshees, and sea sirens. Keyboardist Ruben Wijga (ex-Re-Vamp) began taking on a larger role and playing shows after being involved in the songwriting process since Fractured Fairytales.
A busy 2019 followed, with the band releasing the haunting single “Snow White and Rose Red” in May. The duet with Ulli Perhonen is an interpretation of Grimm’s fairy tales, which is accompanied by impressive, cinematic images that cast a spell over the song. BLACKBRIAR have closed out the year with their third EP, Our Mortal Remains, venturing further into the world of fairy tales. Continuing to refine their heady blend of storytelling and breathtaking musicianship, the EP also brought with it new live possibilities. Small, sold-out tours with EPICA followed in 2019 and 2020, as well as a sold-out opening act for Delain’s Apocalypse & Chill release show in Utrecht, with future plans put on hold due to COVID-19. In order to remain independent – from songwriting to maintaining their internet presence and managing merch to shooting and producing their own videos and photos – Blackbriar asked their ever-growing and loyal fan base for support to release their debut full-length album in 2020.
The fans followed the call and reached the goal of 25,000 euros in less than 24 hours, raising a total of 70,000 euros in the end. An impressive achievement for an independent band, demonstrating their strong online presence with over 214,000 YouTube subscribers and 46.1 million channel views, as well as 27.6 million Spotify streams and 150,000 monthly listeners. In 2021, the band relinquished a bit of control and signed with Doomstar Bookings to provide proper support for their first album The Cause of Shipwreck, released in April. Recorded with renowned producer Joost van den Broek (Epica, Ayreon, Powerwolf) at Sandlane Recording Facilities, the album showcases the band’s continued evolution towards masterfully dark gothic tales and theatrical aesthetics. The band celebrated live success with six sold-out club shows in the Netherlands, which was later expanded to other European countries such as Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, France and the Czech Republic.
Despite the very successful year 2021, the band wanted more and released their latest single “Fairy of the Bog” in December. The track is a mix of folklore, myths and ancient local history in a mystical and magical package and showcases what BLACKBRIAR does best. In April the band parted ways with their founding member and bassist Frank Akkerman and welcomed Siebe Sol Sijpkens from the Netherlands as their new bassist. An upbeat and energetic performer with a lifetime of experience performing worldwide, he is a welcome addition to the band as they continue to push forward. With a major label behind them, they are looking firmly towards the future and have set their sights on 2023 to conjure up their deadliest siren song yet. With awards behind her, such as being nominated for “Best Artist” three times at EuroSonic/Noorderslag’s Popgala Noord Awards (2018, 2020, 2022), and the continued support of fans with current monthly streaming figures on YouTube and Spotify, the As we approach the 1 million stream mark, the world is ready for a spectacular journey. BLACKBRIAR continues to rise and is ready to lure you into the sea, swept away by addictive hooks, cinematic soundscapes and darkly whimsical stories.
The latest single is called “Moonflower” and was released in 2024.
BLACKBRIAR is:
Zora Cock – VOCALS
René Boxem – DRUMS
Bart Winters – GUITARS
Robin Koezen – GUITARS
Siebe Sol Sijpkens – BASS
Ruben Wijga – KEYS
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