Dutch doom metal collective Ter Ziele unveils new video for ‘This Mortal Coil’

Dutch doom-metal collective Ter Ziele proudly announces their latest single and accompanying video, “This Mortal Coil,” which premiered recently at Decibel Magazine. The publication praised the track as “heavy, heart-wrenching doom goodness.” The music video, directed by Ian Geerts, features footage from the band’s gripping and haunting live performances, perfectly capturing the intensity of their sound and presence.

“This Mortal Coil” offers another glimpse into the band’s highly anticipated debut album, Embodiment of Death, set to release on February 28 via Tartarus Records.

The band had this to say about the new track: 

“Amidst a rapid, disintegrating world, ‘This Mortal Coil’ is a cry for dignity—a final act of defiance against the relentless shift, where the wish is to depart from it all, before the point of no return takes not only hold of our lives, but that of all things living.

We embrace death, not as an end, but as a return to the ashes of what we once were. It is here, where we lost all hope, that we burn out—not out of hate, but as a final testament to the fragility of life, as we are consumed by the fire of the inevitable.”

If you missed it, the album’s leading single, “The Separation of Body and Soul”, is still playing at this location.

The debut album Embodiment of Death will be released on vinyl, cassette, and digital formats. With a powerful emotional depth and crushing sonic journey, the album promises to immerse listeners in the darkness and anguish of the human experience, offering an unforgettable ride through shadows. Pre-orders are now available at this location. 

Formed at the end of 2020, Ter Ziele came together with a shared passion for heavy, heart-wrenching music. With crushing, desolate riffs, fragile melodies, and poignant vocals, the band has crafted a sound that pushes the boundaries of doom, while weaving in elements of post-black metal to create a sonic journey that is both intense and introspective.

Their 2022 singles and energetic performances at international festivals like Into The Grave, Soulcrusher, Into The Void, and Roadburn Offroad have helped Ter Ziele carve out a distinct place in the underground metal scene. The band’s sound, which blends atmospheric bleakness with raw emotional power, continues to resonate deeply with audiences, offering a cathartic exploration of darkness.

Embodiment of Death is the band’s highly anticipated debut album, a product of countless revisions and refinements. The record was produced and mixed by the talented Stijn van Gestel, with JB van der Wal (Gaerea, Herder, Ortega, Verwoed) handling the mastering.