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Varaha to release debut effort, A Passage For Lost Years later this month;

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Official press release:

Chicago’s atmospheric dark metal ensemble, Varaha will present their stunning debut album, A Passage for Lost Years on April 26th via Prosthetic Records.

The first single is the album title track, streaming right now exclusively with Kerrang! The video was created by Chariot Of Black Moth:

Varaha vocalist Fabio Brienza stated:

“‘A Passage for Lost Years’ is a guide for a journey of stories untold. It’s about closing the window curtains, taking a breath, and stepping away from chaos before immersing yourself within it; dipping your fingers within its blood, and yearning for dreams unspoken and places adrift in time.”

Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Adam K. Stilson (Car Seat Headrest, Airiel) at Chicago’s Decade Music Studios, A Passage for Lost Years will be available on CD and 2LP in Black and 300 limited in Red Rust with Black Haze. Pre-Order A Passage for Lost Years now at this location.

Varaha’s music is a cinematic journey that defies genre limitations, and immerses us in its evocative, dynamic, and melancholic moods. Their full-length debut features nine spellbinding tracks and includes four orchestral overtures composed and conducted by Varaha vocalist Fabio Brienza, and recorded by Nick Broste (Mono, Wilco). Album guest appearances include Nicholas Dellacroce (Bongripper), Bruce Lamont (Yakuza, Brain Tentacles), Nora Barton (Mucca Pazza, Mono) and Kristina Lee & members of The Oak Park & River Forest Symphony Orchestra. Additional recordings were captured by Mike Lust (Russian Circles, Urge Overkill), along with a special guest performance by Chuck Bontrager (Concertmaster for the Chicago production of “Hamilton: an American Musical”). The outstanding album cover artwork was designed by legendary artist Travis Smith (Opeth, Katatonia, Anathema).

Varaha will be performing live throughout the midwest on tour dates beginning April 12th. Dates below.

A Passage For Lost Years track listing:

  1. “Severanc”
  2. “The Midnight Oath”
  3. “Climax & Exile”
  4. “My World And Yours”
  5. “Disbelief”
  6. “Refrained”
  7. “At That Instant”
  8. “A Passage For Lost Years”
  9. “Irreparable”

4/12 – Grand Rapids, MI | Local741
4/13 – Detroit, MI | The Sanctuary
4/26 – Chicago, IL | Reggies
4/27 – Minneapolis, MN | Kitty Cat Klub
5/17 – Bloomington, IL | Nightshop *
5/18 – Indianapolis, IN | Black Circle Brewing

* = w/ Minsk

Varaha is:

Fabio Brienza – Vocals, Guitars
Joel Hollis – Guitars
David Swanson – Drums
Bryan Gold – Bass