HET PACT – released as collaboration by Belgian black metal/doom artists

HET PACT – “The Pact”
One can only be amazed by the disgusting story of the De Vis family – once the richest family in
Aalst and the surrounding area.
On “Het Pact”, A THOUSAND SUFFERINGS and KLUDDE each tell in their usual way about the absurd agreement between the last descendants of this family. Greed drove them crazy: they promised each other never to marry or produce heirs… and they went to great lengths!

KLUDDE tells the story of the last generation of De Vis in an inimitable way and in the Aalst
dialect. With two perfectly composed songs, Kludde shows why they are the standard bearers of
the Belgian atmospheric Black Metal scene.

A THOUSAND SUFFERINGS in turn takes the listener into the minds of the protagonists.
These two insanely furious Dark/Black Metal stompers showcase a band in their prime.

A THOUSAND SUFFERINGS and KLUDDE made a pact. One that’ll definitely leave a mark!

HET PACT

ALBUM BIO

It isn’t every day two bands, specialized in bringing misery to the world, decide to join forces… Early 2024 A Thousand Sufferings and Kludde were looking to add a new chapter to their book of vile bleakness and sorrow, as luck would have it, a new project was born. This new abomination would take the form of a split album.

Reviewing what songs both bands were writing at the time, it was quickly decided by all that a concept album was in order, perhaps a Flemish tale of folklore? Something Kludde is known for and excels in. Or perhaps something a little more cruel and sorrowful? Lending itself for A Thousand Sufferings to churn out a whole lot of misery in the process.

After some brain storming was done, a proposition was made to tell the story of the De Vis family. A tale Kludde was eager to share with the world for some time already. A story of unbelievable cruelty… unbelievable but real.

Based on true events it tells of greed and insanity, it tells of the sorrow of a young woman in love, bound to live out her days locked away in the family castle. All to preserve the riches, acquired over generations, each more depraved and decadent then the next.

To properly bring you this auditory torment, and to truly capture the madness of a family this horrid, the bands began writing the lyrics from different points of view, Kludde taking on the role of story tellers, doing what they do best and bringing this Flemish tale to life, singing in their trademark Oilsjters dialect and infusing powerful atmospheric Black Metal riffs with a Black ’n roll groove.

A Thousand Sufferings on the other hand using their immersive doom laden song compositions to portray the sorrow and greed viewed first hand by writing their lyrics from within the point of view of members of the De Vis family.

Enhanced by the breathtaking visuals and art of Wesley Dewanckel, both bands kick it up a notch by simultaneously releasing a series of video clips and lyric videos to further elevate this monumental endeavor of emerging the listener in the sick and twisted world of the De Vis family.

Two bands joining to make 2024 a little darker and more depraved is rare indeed. Especially in times when music is made by the numbers and true passion and dedication is dwindling. At least you have A Thousand Sufferings and Kludde to bring you some well executed and truly heartfelt torment. Prepare for trouble, make it double!

KLUDDE

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kluddeband

Bandcamp: https://kludde.bandcamp.com

A Thousand Sufferings

Website: https://www.athousandsufferings.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/a.thousand.sufferings
Bandcamp: https://athousandsufferings.bandcamp.com/