ECCENTRIC GERMAN AVANT-GARDE BLACK METAL – A JOURNEY THROUGH MELANCHOLY, DISSONANCE AND EXPERIMENTATION!!
An intriguing excursion into the most unconventional territories of contemporary BLACK METAL! GEGENENTWURF is the one-man project of German multi-instrumentalist STEFAN JOHANNES, delivering a fascinating mixture of experimental BLACK METAL, progressive structures and atmospheric melancholy. Released in 2025, "Høstens fargeglede" ("The Joy of Autumn Colors") features 5 elaborate compositions combining twisted, dissonant guitar riffs, intricate rhythmic patterns, ferocious blackened outbursts and haunting melodies with delicate piano passages, unexpected jazz influences and subtle electronic textures. Inspired by the changing seasons, the album captures the transition from the warmth of late summer to the bleakness of approaching winter, creating an evocative soundscape where aggression, contemplation and fragile beauty constantly collide. Entirely composed, performed and produced by Stefan Johannes, this is a highly individual work that challenges conventional BLACK METAL boundaries. A compelling discovery for adventurous listeners into EXPERIMENTAL / ATMOSPHERIC BLACK METAL and the more eccentric side of extreme music!