Blackened death metallers A Hill to Die Upon have released a music video for the song ‘Cloven Hoof Hava Nagila’ the track comes of their third full-lenght album “Holy Despair” which is released on April 22 via Bombworks Records. The music video was shot on July 19 and filmed by Bloody Roach Media. The video can be seen below.
Pictures of the video shoot can be seen here.
Started by brothers Adam and Michael, A Hill to Die Upon has been characterized by a constant drive to better the music and the inability to give up. After forming in the Winter of 2005, many demos and uncountable shows, AHtDU found it’s niche in extreme metal with Elisha Mullins and Ravn Furfjord [ex Antestor and Frosthardr]. While releasing their first full length, “Infinite Titanic Immortal”, AHtDU has made great strides in their titanic onslaught.
A Hill to Die Upon is a fast emerging, very intense mixture of black and death metal. Know for a powerful and passion filled live performance. For fans of Naglfar, Behemoth, Watain, and Old Man’s Child.
Discography: “Demo” demo [2008)], “Infinite Titanic Immortal” full-length [2009], “Omens” full-length [2011].“Holy Despair” full-lenght [2014].
The Titans 2014: Adam – guitar, bass, vocals, Michael – drums, vocals, Nolan – lead & live guitar, Josh – live bass
Album review quote:
“Holy Despair remains true to their original sound and characteristics that distinguishes them in the metal scene…Brothers Adam and Michael Cook once again have made a perfect mix of aggressive death metal combined with technical aspects typically found in black metal and have done so in such a way that neither style dominates.”
To read the entire review of “Holy Despair” click here
Upcoming Shows:
Aug 17 The Blackhawk Room Moline, IL
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Lyrics ‘Cloven Hoof Hava Nagila’
“‘Oh, dear! I can’t understand that,” said the princess.
‘I dare say not. I didn’t expect you would.
But that’s no reason why I shouldn’t say it.'”
– George Macdonald, The Princess and the Goblin
Let me pass, let me pass.
I am hungry for sweeter grass.
Let me pass, let me pass.
Soon the first shall be the last.
The shadows on the wall
are not enough for me.
I want the light behind
all the shadowed shapes.
I shall soon graze in greener fields
of grasses that whither not nor yield.
My final prayer is a feeble bleat;
the left path is never free.
Let me pass, let me pass.
Soon the first shall be the last.
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Video below ‘Cloven Hoof Hava Nagila’
Video below “Holy Despair” album teaser:
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A Hill to Die Upon’ – demo EP [CD review] [August 2008]
A Hill to Die Upon – Omens [Album Review]
‘A Hill to Die Upon’ Announces New Music Video [June 2012]
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‘A Hill to Die Upon’ Releases New Song ‘Manden Med Leen’ [Feb. 2013]
‘A Hill to Die Upon’ Launches Crowdfunding Project [August 2013]
A Hill to Die Upon – “Holy Despair” [Album Review]
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