VISERION RELEASES BRAND NEW SINGLE "FIRE & BLOOD"

VISERION'S upcoming atmospheric album, Fire and Blood, is set to be released on January 16, 2026. This album explores a rich tapestry of fantastical literature, all infused with the intense energy of black metal. Influential bands such as ULTAR, 1349, SATYRICON, and GATES OF ISHTAR have significantly shaped VISERION'S creative direction, particularly in their use of melodic elements throughout their discography.

The title track opens the album with a more conventional black metal quality, establishing the primary theme that runs throughout the release. The band explains, "Our concept for this album was inspired by George R.R. Martin’s world in Game of Thrones. It particularly focuses on the Targaryen dynasty, which is why the title reflects their house words: 'Fire and Blood.'" They add, "This particular song explores the black magic rituals that the Targaryen family was rumored to use in order to control dragons." The violent and aggressive tones are conveyed through the unyielding instrumentation and the monstrous vocal delivery.

The use of non-standard time signatures creates a sense of chaos and unease in the introduction to "Mad King." The instability of the arrangement is intentional, as the song explores the delusions and cruelty of King Aerys II, along with his demise. "Reign of Fire" shifts focus to Aegon the Conqueror and his dragon, Balerion. The track stands out due to VISERION's use of groove and melodies. "Blackfyre" narrates the tale of the Blackfyre Rebellions through a dark and rhythmic composition. The addition of keys enhances the track with further texture; a notable aspect of the production is the inclusion of keys recorded by our engineer, Billy. This inspired our mixer, Chris, to use those keys as part of the outro.

"Harrenhal" is a powerful composition that encapsulates themes of horror and anguish. The lyrics depict the devastating destruction of Lord Harren's fortress at the hands of Aegon the Conqueror and his dragon. The music showcases an impressive display of relentless power, only briefly interrupted by haunting melodic moments that evoke a sense of lament.

About VISERION:

Located in Queens, NY, VISERION blend brutal and aggressive black metal with atmospheric and melodic passages in their own distinctive take on the genre. Storytelling is embedded in their musical creativity, highly influenced by the writings of George R.R. Martin and the World of Westeros. The band initially formed as a three-piece in 2020 by Ben Marvilli taking on bass and vocals, Matt Marvilli on drums and John Magnani performing guitars. Subsequently, in 2022, Magnani left and Ben Marvilli swapped out bass for guitar. Cris Valentine also joined on guitar and Tasso Diakov took on the bass. The debut album Natural Selection dropped in 2021, followed by a split EP release with TELOCH VOVIN titled The Iron Age of Kali Yuga in 2023. Now, Fire and Blood is set to emerge on January 16, 2026.