Sophisticated BrutalityThe complete sonic transformation
Photo: Elena Vasilaki
Cover art: Elena Vasilaki
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Interview · in GreekSeptember 2026
Caelestia interview: Vassilis Thomas
An in-depth interview with the band’s main composer about Revelations In Black as the first album of a new era.
Rock Hard GreeceRead the article
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ReviewAugust 2026
Album review: Revelations In Black
“a very good album”
Praises the move into melodic black and modern death metal, the sharp guitar work, and the closing track “Dead Eternal”.
Grave NoiseRead the article
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Report13 August 2026
Caelestia: pre-listening of Revelations In Black
“elegant, well-composed and contemporary melodic death metal”
A report from the official pre-listening session on the rooftop of Underground Studios in Athens, going through the album track by track.
The GalleryRead the article
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News3 August 2026
Caelestia release music video for “Wolves”
Announces the video for “Wolves” and calls Revelations In Black the band’s most ambitious work so far.
The MetallistRead the article
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Label24 July 2026
Revelations In Black by Caelestia
The official release page, with artwork credited to Elena Vasilaki and a nod to fans of At The Gates and Dark Tranquillity.
Eclipse RecordsRead the article
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ReviewJuly 2026
Caelestia – Revelations In Black
“The lead guitar work is excellent”
Hears a mix of black, death and even thrash metal, energetic and played with tight precision.
Dead RhetoricRead the article
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ReviewJuly 2026
Revelations In Black: album review
“creative momentum shows no signs of slowing down”
Highlights the polished production, standout solos and Marc Reign’s drumming, calling it a new chapter for the band.
Metalwar.grRead the article
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FeatureJuly 2026
Caelestia reckon with the dead on Revelations In Black
An in-depth feature on how the album joins Gothenburg melody with American death metal, and its roots in gothic literature and war history.
Atmostfear EntertainmentRead the article
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Review12 July 2026
Album review: Revelations In Black
“a consistently engaging and thoughtfully crafted record”
Says the move from symphonic roots to a guitar-driven sound is fully justified, singling out the atmosphere of “Jutland”.
Hotel HobbiesRead the article
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InterviewJuly 2026
Interviews about albums: Revelations In Black
The band talk about the album as the milestone of their transformation, and why the title track was the hardest song to finish.
Breathing The CoreRead the article
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Track by trackJuly 2026
Track by track: Revelations In Black
The band walk through the songs one by one, from the 6/8 groove of “Buried” to the North Sea march of “Jutland”.
Breathing The CoreRead the article
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VideoJune 2026
Caelestia pay tribute to Per Ohlin with “Dead Eternal”
Covers the “Dead Eternal” video, directed by Sergios Vafiadis (Rotting Christ, Cirith Ungol), and the band’s tribute to Mayhem’s late vocalist.
Metal-RoosRead the article
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News · in GreekJune 2026
Caelestia – Revelations In Black (2026)
Previews the album and the “Dead Eternal” video, noting how Elena Vasilaki’s artwork completes the record’s dark world.
Planet of the Apes by CKRead the article
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News · in GreekJune 2026
Caelestia honour Dead of Mayhem with “Dead Eternal”
Announces the album and the “Dead Eternal” video, filmed in North Attica and at the First Cemetery of Athens.
Rock AttitudeRead the article
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NewsJune 2026
Caelestia to release Revelations In Black in July
Announces the album with the “Dead Eternal” video, and its themes from Carl Jacobi’s vampire fiction to Pelle Ohlin’s letters.
Toxic Metal ZineRead the article
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Signing · in GreekMay 2026
Caelestia join Eclipse Records for their new album
Greek coverage of the worldwide deal with Eclipse Records, with comments from Lordwinter and Vassilis Thomas.
Rock OverdoseRead the article
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SigningMay 2026
Caelestia sign worldwide deal with Eclipse Records
Announces the signing and the album produced by Zack Ohren, with Marc Reign on drums.
Metalwar.grRead the article
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SigningMay 2026
Caelestia to release Revelations In Black on July 24th
Reports the Eclipse Records deal and the July release date, with the band’s statements on the signing.
Grande RockRead the article
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NewsMay 2025
Caelestia fire their second broadside with “Jutland”
Introduces “Jutland”, a retelling of the 1916 naval battle, with a video by director Matthias Kollek (Kreator, Lacrimosa).
Metalwar.grRead the article
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InterviewJanuary 2025
Infernalia: exploring a bold new sound and dark themes
The band talk about the themes of Infernalia, from the Sirens to the WWI trenches, and how Marc Reign joined.
Music AnvilRead the article
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SigningDecember 2024
Caelestia sign with Wormholedeath
Announces the CD release of the Infernalia EP via Wormholedeath, presented with the “Siren” video.
Click Roll BoomRead the article
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Review · in Greek1 December 2024
We listened to Caelestia’s EP Infernalia
A warm review of the Infernalia EP, recommending it without reservation for the way it blends extreme sound with atmospheric, melodic storytelling.
AfternoizRead the article
Artistic evolution & current direction
CAELESTIA represents the contemporary Greek extreme metal landscape, distinguished by a dynamic evolution in sonic architecture. Originating as a symphonic dark metal entity, the band has progressively refined its identity toward guitar-driven extreme metal, merging the technical precision of modern death metal with the atmospheric intensity of melodic black metal.
The previously released EP “Infernalia” (2025) marked a deliberate artistic pivot: orchestrations are employed sparingly and strategically to enhance atmospheric depth, while the core composition emphasizes prominent riff structures, dynamic basslines, and technically demanding drum patterns. This refined approach results in a sound that is both aggressively contemporary and narratively immersive.
A series of singles followed (“Reflection Of The Beast”, “Jutland”, “Isolated”), paving the path for the band’s third full-length creation. Caelestia’s new album “Revelations In Black” completes the transition, revealing the new musical identity in its full scope; technical prowess, distinctive songwriting and dark lyricism comprise a mix of “sophisticated brutality” for the listener, marking the band’s “signature” sound.
- Dark historical narratives and events
- Gothic and horror literature reinterpretations
- Psychological and existential states
- Mythological and metaphysical allegory
Current line-up
- Pantelis “Lordwinter” DaskalelosVocals, lyrics
- Vassilis ThomasLead & rhythm guitars, music & arrangements
- Andrew Geo(Andreas Georgiladakis) Lead & rhythm guitars, additional vocals
- Stelios “SD” TragosBass
- Marc ReignDrums (ex-Destruction, ex-Morgoth)
Discography
- 2026
- 2025
- 2025
- 2025
- 2025
- 2019
- 2017
- 2015
Revelations In Black: credits
- Music & arrangements
- Vassilis Thomas
- Lyrics
- Pantelis “Lordwinter” Daskalelos
- Additional composition
- Nikos Voukelatos (“La Morte Amoureuse”)
- Orchestral arrangements
- Panos Kouzoupis (“Five Unicorns And A Pearl”)
- Pre-production
- Vassilis Thomas & Stelios “SD” Tragos
- Production
- Vassilis Thomas & Mike Meleteas
- Tracking & engineering
- Mike Meleteas (Bombtrack Studios, Athens, GR)
- Mixing & mastering
- Zack Ohren (Castle Ultimate Studios, Oakland, USA)
- Previous productions, mixing & mastering
- Joost Van Den Broek (“Infernalia” EP)
- Dan Swano (“Angel On Fire”)
- Fredrik Nordstrom (“Thanatopsis”)
- Visual identity & media
- Art direction: Elena Vasilaki
- Cover art, “Revelations In Black” & “Isolated”: Elena Vasilaki
- Band photography: Elena Vasilaki
- Album artwork & layout, visual storytelling: Elena Vasilaki
- Logo design: Remedy Art Design
Gallery
Behind the scenes of the “Wolves” music video shoot.
Photos: Elena Vasilaki
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Live presence & touring
Shared stages with
KatatoniaArch EnemyInsomniumTribulationCarach AngrenThe Vision BleakDraconian
- Festivals
- Metal Female Voices Fest (Belgium)
- Tours
- 2019 European tour with Vulture Industries, Helheim and Madder Mortem (France, UK, Denmark, Germany)
Selected shows
- Piraeus AcademyAthens, GRHeadline show with guests Death Courier & Faceless Envoy
- MlynVrútky, SKCo-headline show with Anthology, guests Evil Within
- SkullcrusherDresden, DEStrange Rain Tour with Helheim, Vulture Industries & Madder Mortem
- KonfussEsbjerg, DKStrange Rain Tour with Helheim, Vulture Industries & Madder Mortem
- The LogoHamburg, DEStrange Rain Tour with Helheim, Vulture Industries & Madder Mortem
- The Unicorn CamdenLondon, UKStrange Rain Tour with Helheim, Vulture Industries & Madder Mortem
- Backstage by the MillParis, FRStrange Rain Tour with Helheim, Vulture Industries & Madder Mortem
- TempleAthens, GRRise Of Decay Minifest, co-headline with Nightrage, guests Anthology & Evil Within
- EightballThessaloniki, GRSpecial guests for Carach Angren
- AcademyAthens, GRSpecial guests for Insomnium & Tribulation
- OktoberhallenWieze, BEMetal Female Voices Fest, special acoustic show
- MandragorasTrikala, GRGuests for Dimlight, with Oletir
- KookooAthens, GRGuests for Dimlight, with Randomwalk & Revolted Masses
- Kyttaro LiveAthens, GRGuests for Draconian, with Elysion & Immensity
- Kyttaro LiveAthens, GRGuests for Acid Death, with Aherusia & Soulskinner
- Gagarin 205Athens, GRSpecial guests for Arch Enemy
- Kyttaro LiveAthens, GRSpecial guests for The Vision Bleak
- Gagarin 205Athens, GRSpecial guests for Katatonia
Management & booking
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