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Varos

from Raya by Pothamus

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about

‘Varos’ is the final chapter of ‘Raya’, the upcoming full length album of Pothamus (out December 4th). In this conjunction of the earthy and the ethereal, the Belgian trio organically blends ritualistic percussion and pulsating basslines with otherworldly soundscapes and devotional vocals. ‘Varos’ represents Death, paraphrasing the concluding chapter in the band’s own mythology. Catatonic dream-like sounds evocate visions of passage, while lyrics cantillate the next destination.

On ‘Varos’ Pothamus contemplates the end of our profane existence; the casting off of our bodily remnants. The sanskrit term antarābhava intrinsically proclaims the idea of reincarnation. More precisely, from the records of early Buddhist schools of thought, the idea is put forward of an intermediate, transitional, or liminal state between Death and Rebirth. Since all that is tangible is left behind, a question imposes itself: what is it exactly that reaches this transitional realm? If this stretches beyond Death; it is also what constitutes the essence of Life.

The premise is put forward of an energetic element, ‘Raya’, conceiving and establishing Life in all forms. While our individual, physical and bodily lifes may and will end at a given time, Life and lifeforce as such endures, manifesting in new specific forms. ‘Varos’ thus symbolises the final chapter, yet it rejects the very notion of finality. This idea recalls the cyclical conception of time as put forward in ‘Orath’. The final chapter thus weaves into the first, as an end that constitutes a new beginning. We come round. Full circle.

lyrics

Antarabhāva;
Hibernate,
I’m awake.

Exister / n’existé

Abandon this vessel,
Discard now;
Unnestle.
Desert this earthly veil again.

Call me Aeon;
The Sacred way,
The Seven Rays.

credits

from Raya, released December 4, 2020
All tracks written by Pothamus ©

Mattias M. Van Hulle - Drums
Michael Lombarts - Bass
Sam Coussens - Guitar & Vocals

Produced & mixed by Chiaran Verheyden
Recording assistance by Victor Jacobs
Recorded at GAM Studios, Malmedy
Mastering by Laurens Grossens at Motormusic Studio, Mechelen

Artwork & design: Iljen Put

Assistance and guidance: Tim ‘Po’ Van Eycken, Gert Stockmans, Céline Gladiné, Victor Jacobs, Chiaran Verheyden, Stefan De Graef, Iljen Put, Mike Keirsbilck and Thibault Viaene

We would also like to thank Leen Vanseuningen, Céline Gladiné, Karolien Daelemans, Franky Lucas, Psychonaut, L’itch, Tijmen Govaerts, Monda Feyaerts and Liliane Ponsaerts for their support

The recording of this album was made possible by the generous contributions of our crowdfunders. Special mention to Anja Van Der Zalm, Nils Nahooy and Bernd Van Praet

Released at Consouling Agency

Contact: Pothamusband@gmail.com

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Pothamus Mechelen, Belgium

Mixing sludge, tribal and post-rock elements, Pothamus takes you on an enchanting trip. In this trio’s enigmatic world - molded by repetitive riffage and floating drones backed by trance-inducing percussion and abrasive bass lines - the search for meaning stands central. Be sure to catch this captivating trip live. Tune low, turn up, drift off. ... more

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