On August 29, Kristof Bathory, founder of Dawn of Ashes, unveiled two new projects: “Echoes Beneath the Black Horizon,” a solo dark ambient piece aimed at exploring modular synthesis and analog sound design, and “Oblivion,” an album from his side project Bleak Heaven, which narrates the tragic Icarus-9 mission through a horror/sci-fi lens. “Oblivion” tells a chilling tale of Dr. Elias Varn’s failed experiments, leading to a disastrous fate for the crew. Both works are available in digital and CD formats, marking a continued evolution in Bathory’s artistic journey.
What elements of Bathory’s storytelling in music do you think resonate most with listeners, especially in the context of themes like failure and existential dread?
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