With so many bands fighting for their own space and popularity, it is only the truly creative that achieve and survive. In Germany's highly-saturated scene, it is Agathodaimon who are considered the crown black metal jewel. With the release of the band's debut, "Blacken The Angel," the German sextet's sounds are sure to impress the eager ears of fans around the world. Already receiving high marks from Terrorizer, Metal Hammer and Rock Hard, "Blacken The Angel" captures Agathodaimon's unique approach to black metal---a sound that stretches the genre's traditional mixture of gothic and classic heavy metal. E-mail: paula@nuclearblast-usa.com

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