Country of origin: Italy Location: Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna Status: Active Formed in: 2009 Genre: Black/Sludge Metal, Hardcore (early); Black/Death Metal (later) Lyrical themes: Anti-religion, Misanthropy Current label: Season of Mist Underground Activists Years active: 2009-present Italian-based black/death metal purveyors HIEROPHANT Since their previous albums "Mass Grave" and "Death Siege" - both released via Season of Mist - Hierophant paved their way into the extreme metal scene in Europe, with a relentless and furious approach. Following the conquest of the most prestigious stages (Hellfest, MetalDays, Party.San), the Death Siege ranks pushed the limit to the extreme and ultimately crafted the first live album in the band's career. Recorded at Hellfest 2023, "Gateway to the Abyss" (released via Dusktone) is the feral representation of what Hierophant is about: Hatred, blood, nihility. FIRE WILL RISE! Line-up: L.G. – vocals/guitars F.C. – guitars G.M. – bass