Nightbearer

NIGHTBEARER was formed in 2017 by Michael Torka and Dominik Hellmuth as an old-school death metal band, driven by their passion to fulfill a longtime dream: to create straightforward death metal inspired by the glorious 1990s. Over the years, the band has retained its signature HM-2 Chainsaw guitar sound, thematic focus, and enduring love for death metal. While staying true to their roots, they have incorporated new elements and placed a stronger emphasis on atmosphere, without compromising the “old-school” essence in favor of a “modern” sound. Horror and fantasy literature provide the conceptual foundation for the band, with influential authors such as H.P. Lovecraft, Robert Jordan, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Philip Pullman shaping their themes. In the winter of 2017, NIGHTBEARER produced their 5-track EP, Stories from Beyond, at Hellmouth Studios. It was released on June 30, 2018. In December 2019, NIGHTBEARER released their debut album, Tales of Sorcery and Death, through the renowned German death metal label Testimony Records. Horror). Their 2022 follow-up album, Ghosts of a Darkness to Come, takes listeners on a journey into the bloody, dark, and deadly events of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time. The band's 3rd album "Defiance" deals with Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy and is slated for release in June 2025.