Blindead 23, formerly known as Blindead, is the new Polish avant-metal juggernaut led by ex-Behemoth guitarist Mateusz "Havoc" Smierzchalski, with a stellar lineup also including Roger Öjersson (ex-Katatonia) & Pawel "Pavulon" Jaroszewicz (Vltimas, ex-Vader, ex-Decapitated). This new incarnation of the band blends an atmosphere of early Blindead recordings - sludge & post-metal, with heavy riffs & mesmerizing electronics - into an evolved & elevated new form, while continuing to honour past material during their captivating live performances.
The wait for Blindead 23’s full length studio debut has been both gruelling for fans, & an arduous endeavour for the band itself. Recorded in 2023, then carefully moulded & refined over the following years, ‘Deuterium’ instantly captivates with its stratospheric soundscapes over the duration of nearly an hour of meticulously crafted & multitextured, inspired metal.
The album itself is described as a conceptual journey, & is one which manifests as an uplifting yet often sombre expression & reflection of the soul. And so, in continuing the momentum created in the wake of the band’s ‘Disposed’ track, the odyssey that is ‘Deuterium’ is a new powerhouse of unique, experimental & progressive metal.
'Deuterium’ was recorded & produced by David Castillo (Opeth, Carcass, Katatonia, Leprous) at Studio Gröndahl in Stockholm in the spring of 2023, with mixing & mastering duties carried out by longtime friend of the band, Kuba Mankowski.
