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CELESTIAL DEATH Premieres Debut Single “Anti-Preacher”

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Atlanta-based blackened metal band CELESTIAL DEATH have released their newest single “Aeons,” a harrowing track that fuses relentless aggression with atmospheric depth. Founded by Forrest Bradford Jessup (guitar and vocals) and Matthew Carmichael (drums), CELESTIAL DEATH emerged after the dissolution of their former project IMPERII. The rebranding marked a new beginning with a sharpened vision of apocalyptic grandeur, and “Aeons” now serves as a defining moment in the band’s evolution.

“’Aeons’ is a song I wrote in a very dark time in my life where I wanted society to end,” says Jessup. “I felt the world would be better off for it. In my years of getting sober, I’ve come to wish for slightly different resolves for our planet – but the imagination and the story still remains – as a parable, if you will.”

The lyrics describe an ancient cosmic being who awakens after millennia of slumber with the sole purpose of cleansing humanity for the preservation of the universe.

The track begins with a haunting dissonant arpeggio before collapsing into unrelenting blackened chaos. Stripped-down instrumentation of guitar, drums, bass, and venomous vocals delivers unfiltered power while maintaining a cinematic arc that conjures the apocalyptic narrative at its core. Recorded and produced at drummer Matthew Carmichael’s home studio, the track was captured with the same raw intensity that defines the band’s live sound. Cover art by @blasphemy_ink brings the monstrous being of “Aeons” vividly to life.

New guitarist Jason Schwartzwalder, who followed the project before joining, described “Aeons” as sounding “world-ending” upon first listen, capturing the essence Forrest envisioned without even knowing the lyrics.

About CELESTIAL DEATH:

Rising from the Atlanta metal underground, CELESTIAL DEATH was forged in 2023 by guitarist and vocalist Forrest Jessup and drummer Matthew Carmichael. The band began under the name IMPERII with a different lineup but underwent a rebirth when Matt took over on drums. This marked a turning point where Forrest decided to rename, rebrand, and reimagine the project as CELESTIAL DEATH, channeling a darker and more atmospheric vision. Soon after, guitarist Jason Schwartzwalder joined the fold, bringing with him years of experience from acts such as MOTHER’S TOMB, KHAOTIKA, and BRUTALITY.

CELESTIAL DEATH craft a sound that merges the bleak ferocity of black metal with a melodic and cinematic atmosphere. Drawing influence from bands like WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, CATTLE DECAPITATIONS, FALLUJAH, and SKELETONWITCH, the group shapes a sonic landscape that is at once suffocatingly heavy and hauntingly vast. The music is raw in execution yet deliberate in its storytelling, each track serving as a descent into themes of cosmic horror, existential collapse, and apocalyptic rebirth.

The band’s debut single “Anti-Preacher,” released December 13, 2024, marked the first official offering under the CELESTIAL DEATH name. It set the tone for the project’s sound, combining blackened chaos with melodic undertones, and hinted at the larger creative arc the band continues to develop. Their most recent single “Aeons,” written during Forrest’s most turbulent years, explore Lovecraftian imagery and catastrophic narratives that have become central to the band’s identity.

CELESTIAL DEATH’s music is built on foundations of atmosphere and intent, stripped to core instrumentation of guitars, drums, bass, and venomous vocals while retaining a cinematic scope. Their songs unfold like parables, grim yet reflective, destructive yet transformative. This ethos reflects Forrest’s own journey, from personal darkness and addiction to sobriety and clarity, with CELESTIAL DEATH becoming both a vessel for catharsis and a statement of purpose.

With a steadily growing presence in Atlanta’s extreme metal scene, CELESTIAL DEATH stand poised to carve their name into the modern blackened metal pantheon. The band represents not just heaviness but vision, not just destruction but creation. For those who seek music that feels apocalyptic in scale and deeply human in spirit, CELESTIAL DEATH is a name to remember.

CELESTIAL DEATH is:
Jay Crash – Guitar, vocals
Jason Schwartzwalder – Lead guitar
Matthew Carmichael – Drums

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