NEGATIVE PLANE

Booking Agent : Greg Feller

**Negative Plane** is a New York-based black metal band known for their unique blend of raw, aggressive sounds and eerie, otherworldly atmospheres. Formed in 2001, the band quickly gained recognition within the underground metal scene for their dark, ritualistic approach to black metal. Their music pushes the genre’s boundaries by fusing elements of traditional metal, progressive rock, and psychedelic influences, all while maintaining an occult, mysterious aura.
The band’s lineup has remained largely stable over the years, anchored by founding member **Nameless Void** (guitar, vocals), whose visionary songwriting and distinctive guitar work have been central to their sound. The addition of drummer **Bestial Devotion** early in the band’s history brought in complex, off-kilter rhythms that complement the dissonant and chaotic guitar riffs. Together, they create a sonic experience that feels as much an invocation as it does a performance.
In 2006, Negative Plane released their debut album, **”Et In Saecula Saeculorum,”** which was met with critical acclaim from fans of both black metal and avant-garde music. The album’s intricate songwriting, combined with its raw, lo-fi production, captured the essence of early black metal while introducing an experimental edge. Tracks like “The Chaos Before the Light” and “Staring into the Abyss” showcase the band’s knack for crafting long, epic compositions filled with melodic, unsettling twists.
Their second album, **”Stained Glass Revelations”** (2011), further solidified their reputation as one of black metal’s most innovative and enigmatic bands. The album was praised for its complex structures, haunting melodies, and unique atmosphere, blending influences from classic metal acts like Mercyful Fate and progressive rock bands such as King Crimson. The production was cleaner than their debut, but the music remained as dark and menacing as ever, exploring themes of esoteric mysticism, occultism, and spiritual desolation.
Negative Plane’s live performances are a rare and intense experience. The band maintains a shroud of mystery around their concerts, eschewing gimmicks and theatrics for an austere, ritualistic stage presence that mirrors the dark themes of their music. Their sound, whether live or in the studio, is drenched in reverb and echo, creating a sense of infinite space and drawing listeners into an abyssal, transcendent atmosphere.
Though they release music sparingly, Negative Plane’s albums and performances remain highly influential within the black metal scene. Their music is characterized by an intricate blend of tremolo picking, unorthodox song structures, and the use of dissonance, which has helped them carve out a unique niche in a genre often defined by convention. With a sound that is both timeless and forward-thinking, Negative Plane continues to push the boundaries of black metal, earning them a loyal following of dedicated fans and cementing their place as one of the genre’s most important contemporary acts.

 
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