MELECHESH release single 'In Shadows, In Light'
19-03-2026
Israelian folkloristic blackened death metal MELECHESH releases MELECHESH have unveiled their new single, “In Shadows, In Light”, taken from the band’s forthcoming digital EP Sentinels Of Shamash, scheduled for release on April 10th via Reigning Phoenix Music.
Watch “In Shadows, In Light” below.
Speaking about the song, the band comments:
“‘In Shadows, In Light’ explores cosmic knowledge hidden in plain sight — parallel dimensions, sacred geometry, and veiled currents of existence revealed only through perception. Drawing on esoteric and Kabalistic thought, the song moves between concealment and revelation.
Structured as a journey with shifting acts and moods, it unfolds through tension, release, and transformation. Each passage reveals another layer of vision, where shadow and illumination coexist, and the unseen becomes ‘felt’ rather than explained.”
Musically, the track embodies MELECHESH’s hallmark fusion of blackened thrash, Middle Eastern scales, and hypnotic rhythmic patterns, guiding listeners through an evolving sonic landscape that mirrors the song’s philosophical themes. From atmospheric passages to ferocious riffs, “In Shadows, In Light” reflects the band’s ongoing exploration of myth, mysticism, and consciousness.
“In Shadows, In Light” was produced by Ashmedi and co-produced by Rob Caggiano and Kristian “Kohle” Kohlmannslehner. Bass lines and backing vocals on “In Shadows, In Light” were recorded by Rob Caggiano, who also contributed rearrangements. Drums were performed by Nikitas Mandolas, with engineering and mixing and mastering by Kristian “Kohle” Kohlmannslehner, and engineering and tracking by Daniel Claar.
Watch the previously released “Raptors Of Anzu” below.
Regarding the signing with Reigning Phoenix Music, MELECHESH states: “We’re proud to have signed with Reigning Phoenix Music, a label run by true fans who deliver professionalism and a personal touch.
“After some delays which were not in our hands and we have overcome, we’re ready to present our new EP ‘Sentinels Of Shamash’, unrelenting, diverse, and true to the MELECHESH spirit.
“We know about all the anticipation and patience you all displayed so we only deliver the best for you. Now the focus is to play live everywhere and bring the new songs to the stage, while continuing writing and reworking new material for the next without limiting creativity.”
“It is an honor to be able to be part of the next chapter of MELECHESH,” says Reigning Phoenix Music co-founder Gerardo Martinez. “They are a band that continues to push boundaries and maintaining that rich artistic aspect that makes them so unique.”
“Sentinels Of Shamash” track listing:
01. The Seventh Verdict
02. In Shadows, In Light
03. Raptors Of Anzu
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