Band Line Up 2015

produced by Chris Fielding (napalm death, electric wizard) and mixed by hertz studios (Behemoth, Decapitated), PENTHOS is a devastating blend of morbid angel death metal, Akercocke style blackened heaviness and neurosis inspired soundscapes.

the result is a jaw dropping effort which takes the unique template of debut record 'temples of transcendent evolution' to the next level, fully cementing AO's signature sound.

Dom Lawson of metal hammer described the band as 'the actual future of metal'. a huge statement, but one that becomes justified upon listening to the sheer magnitude and ambition of penthos.

having already shared stages and embarked on tours with extreme metal behemoths by the likes of Gorgoroth, Vital Remains, Decapitated, Aeon, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Dyscarnate, Conan Blood Red Throne, the band have made an affinity for the stage and constantly expand on a live performance with an objective to merge the atmospheric with the primal belligerence of traditional death metal. an endeavor that promises to bring something fresh to what is sometimes a misunderstood genre of music"

“we are truly honoured to be able to announce that we will be performing on the Sophie Lancaster Stage at this year’s bloodstock. This will be without a doubt our biggest performance to date and will also be our first time performing as part of a festival line-up. to be able to do this with as legendary a festival as bloodstock is absolutely unprecedented, and we look forward to relishing this opportunity and sharing the stage with some of the finest bands this genre has to offer.”