Melodic Death metal from the moutains of northern greece
Hailing from the woods of Mt. Chortiatis, Thessaloniki, Greece, Ominous Portent is here to set a new direction. Following the vision of guitarist/songwriter Efthymios "Eetu Errenor" Tsiplakidis, the band is delving into the sonic atmosphere dictated by a love of the primordial aspects of our native land. Strong guitarwork native to melodeath, keyboards to match and brutal vocals come together for a primal sonic experience.
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The culmination of 10 years of effort, strife, adversity and brotherhood, “Choices Wrought In Twilight” marks a new beginning for a new sound. Explore the self through the snowy terain, confront the wolf in man and contemplate the marvel of existence. 10 songs for a lonely journey through wood, beast and snow.
“Not a record that will politely introduce itself. It gets straight to the point and drags you in.”
— goldenrules.gr
BIO
Formed in 2014 as the artistic vision of founder, guitarrist and main songwriter Efthymios “Eetu Errenor” Tsiplakidis, the band went through many lineup changes over the course of the next 3 years, of which the current lineup of Lazaros Bouroutzoglou (lead guitars) and Michail Chatzipanagiotou (keyboards) remains to the present day. After several local live shows, the frustration of not finding members to support the vision and internal disagreements led to the putting of band in ice in 2017. Several years later with a meeting of the original 3 by chance and several beers, the reunion was decided. Picking up right when they left, the band proceeded to hire drummer Vasileios Kokkonis and vocalist Deadmeat to record the long in the making debut “Choices Wrought In Twilight” throughout 2024 and 2025. Delays and many other problems continuing to arise, the band pushed through and the debut was released on April 12 2026. Young drummer Asterios Zisios joined shortly after. Ominous Portent is currently looking for a vocalist with a strong presence to get behind the vision of ice and snow and resume its live presence.
“Crystal fountains on infinity's thread, under monstrous mountains our retraction is bred”
— We are hollow spirits