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Nocturnal Ceremony Unleashes “Seasons of Hate” Official Video, Cementing Their Return to Extreme Metal Dominance

Independent modern death metal titans Nocturnal Ceremony continue their triumphant resurgence with the release of the official video for “ Seasons of Hate ,” a standout track from their debut album Obsidian (March 4, 2026). Following glowing international reviews from publications like Heavy Metal Philosophy and Deadly Storm Zine , the new visual accompaniment further showcases the band’s mastery of haunting atmosphere, crushing riffs, and blackened death metal intensity.

The “Seasons of Hate” video plunges viewers into a ritualistic, shadow-drenched world where ancient passions collide with modern brutality. True to the album’s tone, the visuals mirror the music’s eerie depth—fog-laden landscapes, spectral imagery, and visceral intensity combine to create an immersive experience that pulls fans deep into Nocturnal Ceremony’s dark universe.

Deadly Storm Zine previously described Obsidian as “strange, captivating, and magical,” likening the album to wandering through fog-covered cemeteries at dawn while ghosts drift between gravestones. Tracks like “Seasons of Hate” exemplify that hypnotic, blackened energy, balancing raw aggression with atmosphere and emotional weight.

Highlights from “Seasons of Hate” and Obsidian include:

A dense, crushing sound that commands attention while evoking haunting imagery

Dark, imaginative songwriting that bridges ancient mysticism and contemporary extreme metal

Hypnotic blackened death metal energy that lingers long after the final note

Originally formed in the early 1990s, Nocturnal Ceremony vanished before fully realizing their potential. Now, more than three decades later, the band delivers a debut album that proves some darkness only grows stronger with time.

Produced, mixed, mastered, and engineered by Thomas Madsen, Obsidian captures the band’s raw ferocity and cathartic depth, delivering an unrelenting sonic journey through shadow, memory, and emotion.

Nocturnal Ceremony says of the album:
"Sharing our music is a way of alleviation, up to the point of being cathartic. It is a way to express emotions that simply don't have any words, or a name. Releasing these songs is an act of letting go of some demons. It is about accepting what life now is and who you have become, to perhaps ultimately find some small measure of peace. Maybe by listening, you can too. We are Nocturnal Ceremony – welcome to our darkness."

Fans of Igorrr , Behemoth , and Bloodbath will find plenty to sink their teeth into as “Seasons of Hate” and the rest of Obsidian continue spreading throughout the underground metal scene.

Watch the official video for “Seasons of Hate” here:

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Independent, relentless, and unapologetically heavy, Nocturnal Ceremony proves that true darkness never dies, and Obsidian —with the video for “Seasons of Hate”—is solidifying its place as one of 2026’s most talked-about underground metal releases.

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