Master’s Hammer set release date for new Darkness Shall Rise album, reveal first track

Darkness Shall Rise Productions announces November 26th as the international release date for Master’s Hammer‘s highly anticipated ninth album, “Maldorör Disco”, on CD, vinyl LP, and cassette tape formats.

The Czech masters of oddity and weirdness return! After Master’s Hammer performed the last show in support of the album “Fascinator” in 2018, it seemed that the Czech legends’ story had finally come to a close for good. But luckily, instead of having been laid to rest, the band only went into hibernation and is now back with a new album after seven years!

Never the least concerned with fitting in, Master’s Hammer‘s refusal to be confined to certain genres and play by anybody’s rules has resulted in many highly original albums that defied categorization. Unsurprisingly, “Maldorör Disco”, the band’s ninth album, follows in this direction and is yet another bold release by Master’s Hammer, showcasing the group’s commitment to pushing boundaries. 

Although “Maldorör Disco” is still unmistakenly Master’s Hammer, its probably their most experimental and least-black-metal-sounding album to date. Entirely lacking fast paces, the album’s 10 tracks predominately oscillate between slow- and mid-tempos. The album is not so much dominated by guitars as in the past; instead, Franta’s characteristic riffs are accompanied by layers of various electronical elements. Besides the masterfully composed synthesizers and keyboards, the multiple voices appearing throughout the album and the way they are arranged play a pivotal role in “Maldorör Disco”, too. 

The visual presentation of the album deserves a special mention; Franta has again come up with some beautifully bizarre artworks. Marveling at these surreal masterpieces and reading the disturbingly amusing lyrics while listening to the music is the right way to experience this album.

Listeners who enjoyed Master’s Hammer‘s previous efforts or who have a soft spot for the theatrical and unconventional in general will find plenty to relish on “Maldorör Disco”. It’s an album that rewards attentive, adventurous listeners, delivering a journey that is as confounding as it is exhilarating. “Maldorör Disco” stands as a testament to Master’s Hammer‘s relentless drive to innovate and push forward with total disregard for conventions or expectations.

In the meantime, hear the brand-new track “Beast Within” HERE at Darkness Shall Rise’s official YouTube channel. Aforementioned cover artwork and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklist:

1. Anděl slizu
2. Genisis P. Orridge
3. Take it or leave it
4. Maldorör Disco
5. Bochnatky
6. Beast Within
7. Bicycle Day
8. Doppelgänger
9. El Teide
10. Slatina