With each release, the Portuguese powerhouse of Gaerea has asserted a new level of metallic mastery and unrelenting extremity. The announcement of their latest full length, Coma, due out October 25th via Season of Mist positions the band has more than a black metal enigma, but rather, one of extreme music's most commanding, complete forces. 

Working with longtime collaborator, Gaerea has entrusted the production of Coma to Miguel Tereso and has revealed a menacing first look at the totality of the project with the hellacious first single, "Hope Shatters". A dizzying meld of technicality and consuming intensity, the blast beat backbone of the track is amplified by tortured vocals and menacing guitars on an introduction that mows over everything in its path. 

"Welcome to the urban abyss", Gaerea's veiled vocalist shared. "Where dreams turn to rust". The track is paired with a dazzling new music video directed by  Dariusz Szermanowicz for Grupa 13. The clip frames the band's musical devastation and their meticulous, comprehensive approach to detail. 

The release of "Hope Shatters" follows the reveal of the horrifying standalone single, "World Ablaze" - which arrived earlier this year. As the first two previews of Coma, the tracks serve as undeniable evidence that Gaerea has not only unlokced a new artistic level, but is emerging as an obvious affront to extreme music's existing status quo. 

CHECK THE EXCLUSIVE PULSE OF THE MAGGOTS PERFORMANCE FEATURING GAEREA - HERE

Along with the announcement of the band's next full length, Gaerea are due to hit the stage for a series of European festival dates in addition to a North American run supporting Zeal & Ardor this fall. The band will support Behemoth and Testament in Poland this week before heading off for additional festival appearances. Their North American run alongside Zetra in support of Zeal & Ardor begins November 23rd in Philadelphia and concludes December 18th with a finale in Dallas. 

Tickets are set to go on sale July 19th at 10am local time. See the complete list of dates below. Get tickets - HERE

Coma from Gaerea arrives October 25th from Season of Mist. Order the album - HERE