Nightfall – Children of Eve
Season of Mist Records
9,0/10,0
Brief:
For more than three decades, Nightfall have stood alongside Rotting Christ and Septicflesh as the pioneering trinity of Greek metal. The legendary Athenian death metal band sounds as vengeful as ever. But backed by monumental production and a powerful message, their eleventh studio album stands as their darkest and most epic creation yet. Children of Eve is here to unite blackened souls everywhere.
Over the years, the crew around Efthimis has changed frequently. But while Nightfall did enjoy a short but successful stint with Metal Blade Records in the early 2010s, their strong bond with Holy Records during the ’90s established a deep connection between the Greek and French metal scenes. That legacy continues with the band’s current label Season of Mist.
Like their contemporaries, Nightfall weave gothic melodies into blackened death metal. Children of Eve features the most infectious collection of hooks that the band has ever created, though their disdain for the dominance of the Eastern Orthodox Church has only deepened over the years. The ongoing rise across the globe of so-called “holy wars” fueled their latest rebellion.
To amplify their message, Nightfall enhanced the entire production of Children of Eve . Efthimis and Fotis Bernardo took charge of the production with assistance from InnerWish guitarist Thimios Krikos. Meanwhile, Jacob Hansen – who worked with Volbeat, Amaranthe and The Black Dahlia Murder – handled the mixing and mastering. For the artwork, the band turned to Eliran Kantor, who’s renowned paintings have graced the covers of albums by Testament, Kreator and Helloween.
During Nightfall’s most recent hiatus, Efthimis was diagnosed with depression. Now, he wears a black mask to cover half of his face, symbolizing what it’s like to live under the invisible veil of mental illness. “When you have demons in your mind, you’re not always an ideal companion”, he admitted. “That stigma can lead to isolation.”
Now, Nightfall are encouraging fellow metalheads to speak up. The band have launched a new initiative called Metal Music Against Depression (MMaD), which is supported by European Alliance Against Depression in Germany. “We can talk about this. We can sing about it. We can build a community that’s based on understanding”, Efthimis says.
With Children of Eve , Nightfall return from the shadows to unite blackened souls everywhere with their darkest and most epic creation yet.
[Edited Press Release]
Tracklist:
- I Hate (6:05)
- The Cannibal (3:36)
- Lurking (4:08)
- Inside My Head (4:51)
- Seeking Revenge (3:47)
- For The Expelled Ones (5:07)
- The Traders Of Anathema (3:15)
- With Outlandish Desire To Disobey (3:25)
- The Makhaira Of The Deceiver (4:21)
- Christian Svengali (4:43)
Main Focus Tracks:
- I Hate (6:05)
- The Cannibal (3:36)
- Seeking Revenge (3:47)
Other Recommended Tracks:
- Lurking (4:08)
- For The Expelled Ones (5:07)
- The Traders Of Anathema (3:15)
- With Outlandish Desire To Disobey (3:25)
Line-Up:
Efthimis Karadimas – Vocals
Kostas Kyriakopoulos – Guitars
Vasiliki Biza – Bass
Fotis Benardo – Drums
Comments:
Children of Eve is another outstanding release from Nightfall. Blending elements of death, black, and gothic metal, it stands as a richly varied opus of remarkable power.
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Selected Discography:
Parade into Centuries – 1992
Macabre Sunsets – 1993
Athenian Echoes – 1995
Lesbian Show – 1997
Diva Futura – 1999
I Am Jesus – 2003
Lyssa – Rural Gods and Astonishing Punishments – 2004
Astron Black and the Thirty Tyrants – 2010
Cassiopeia – 2013
At Night We Prey – 2021
Children of Eve – 2025
Photo credit: Marios Theologis/Math Studio