French post black metallers Decline Of The I are set to release a new album entitled “Johannes” on March 26th via Agonia Records. The band revealed a music video for the first single “A Veil Of Splendid Lies”: https://youtu.be/ceukUnM6V2I

Decline Of The I is a combination of multifaceted, post-black metal and exploratory lyrics, that dwell on topics of existential philosophy. Originating from France (Paris, Île-de-France), the band was created by AK, who descends from a rich portfolio of past and on-going acts (including Vorkreist, Merrimack, The Order Of Apollyon, Neo Inferno 262, Malhkebre and Diapsiquir), with Decline Of The I being his most personal endeavor yet. While the band’s first three albums were inspired by the works of French surgeon and neurologist Henri Laborit, the new one – “Johannes” – pursues a different approach based on the output of Danish philosopher, Søren Kierkegaard, and opens a new trilogy for the band. All music and lyrics were written exclusively by AK, who recorded guitars, keyboards and some of the vocals. He’s surrounded by a full line-up of SI (vocals), AD (bass) and SK (drums).

Drums were recorded at Hybreed Studios (Temple Of Baal, Ritualization, Merrimack) while rest of the instruments were recorded at a private, home-studio. The album was mixed at Drudenhaus (Alcest, Aluk Todolo, Drastus). Dehn Sora (Deathspell Omega, Blus aus Nord) crafted the cover artwork. David Fitt (Perturbator, Alcest) shot new band photos.

Tracklist: 1. A Selfish Star 2. The Veil of Splendid Lies 3. Act of Faith 4. Tethering the Transient 5. Diev Vide

Formats: – Digipak CD / – Digibook CD / – Black LP / – Color in color LP / – Splatter LP / – T-shirt / – Digital

Decline Of The I line-up: AK – guitars, keyboards, vocal / SI – vocals / AD – bass / SK – drums