Today we have the privilege of sharing an early stream of “The Black March” the latest single taken from Athens, Greece-based black metal trio DECIPHER‘s sophomore full-length album ‘θελημα’ (Eng: ‘Thelema‘). Featuring folks you’ll recognize from Lucifer’s Child, Dephosphorus and Absence these folks’ve upheld the core virtues found on their first LP while refining songcraft toward increasingly nuanced, better-rounded pieces. We get prime example of this evolution via the song of the day here as “The Black March” helps to set the narrative tone for the full listen via tense vocal cadence, swimming guitar techniques and a marching mid-pace. The song ultimately serves to stoke a larger melancholic thread of tragedian awe, an affectation which binds the experience into sublime continuity. Through the trio’s efforts this second album manages a supreme upgrade beyond without losing their own dark thread, rather intensifying it.

Thanks goes out to Transcending Obscurity Records, Decipher and their representatives for the opportunity to share this song early. Scroll down to the YouTube embed below to finalize your descent… As always, support the worldwide black metal underground and grab a copy on CD, Vinyl, Cassette or Digitally this coming March 20th, 2026:

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Per the Press Release:

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Decipher released a sublime album in “Arcane Paths to Resurrection”, which was steely and composed, enriched with melodic undertones. It was the timeless kind of black metal that was largely inspired by the classic black metal bands and yet didn’t sound too dated. Two years later, the Greeks return with a new opus, elaborating on the music forged on that album, adding better nuance and structure to the songs whilst retaining the sound and appeal. Allowed better expression, the songs are comparatively longer and have a narrative quality to them without straying too far from the core sound. The riffs are drenched in emotions without being overtly melodic as the music marches ahead resolutely with its steely demeanor. This is the kind of black metal that gets its priorities straight – with the right focus on riffs, feeling, intensity, and passion.

Genre – Black metal

For fans of – Emperor, Yoth Iria, Bolzer, Lucifer’s Child, Varathron, Necromantia, Ravencult, Dodsferd

Line up –
Kostas Gerochristos (Lucifer’s Child) – Guitars and vocals
Kostas Ragiadakos (Dephosphorous) – Bass
Nodas Chatzopoulos – Drums

Artwork by Artem Grigoryev (Dödsrit, Nightbringer)

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