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Australian black metal force, Faustian, have been referred to as a super group of the Antipodean extreme metal scene; the members of this formidable three-piece having set their demons loose with the likes of Werewolves, The Berzerker, The Amenta, The Antichrist Imperium, Psycroptic, Abramelin and more. However, when confronted with the atmospheric, majestic inferno that is the sound of Faustian, whatever else its creators may have achieved is inconsequential - nothing else matters beyond experiencing the firestorm they unleash in this particular incarnation to its fullest enticing, exhilarating, unnerving extent. With a new deal signed with Apocalyptic Witchcraft, the band are now prepared to unveil their latest collection of unholy hymns. Following in the scorched earth wake of 2023s We Come As Angels, Faustian present Parable Of The Sewer…
From the first, breathless assault of 'I Curse You', with its storm torn atmosphere, dramatic darkness and furious speed, to the warped denouement of 'The Rot Shall Inherit The Earth', a sickly melodious foretelling of putrefaction and degradation, Parable Of The Sewer careers through fear-filled twilight and tenebrous realms of profane secrets. A combination of powerfully evocative lyrics and soul scarring music creates an unequivocal, yet irresistible invitation to damnation. From the indefatigable velocity of the wicked 'Cephalophore' to the precision guitar patterns and chanted revelations of 'Immaculate', the cruel, haunting and surely damned 'We Do Not Use Names Here' to the cold menace of 'Tenements (Only The Wicked Walk In Circles), steeped in the sweat and stench of terror, every moment of Parable Of The Sewer is a masterful expression of black metal art. Sinister and insidious, overwhelming and darkly glorious, walking the edge of a sacrificial blade between repulsion and temptation, Parable Of The Sewer is music at its most potent and dangerous.
The malevolence of Faustian will be unleashed once more on July 24th, as Apocalyptic Witchcraft present Parable Of The Sewer on Limited Edition Splatter Vinyl, Digipak CD, Cassette and digital formats. The return of darkness and evil is upon us.

Track Listing:
1 - I Curse You
2 - Broken Better
3 - I Want The Ride To Begin Again
4 - Immaculate
5 - Cephalophore
6 - We Do Not Use Names Here
7 - Tenements (Only The Wicked Walk In Circles)
8 - The Rot Shall Inherit The Earth
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LINEUP
David Haley - Drums
Matt Wilcok - Guitars
Sam Bean - Vocals
BIOGRAPHY/LOGO

Faustian is an Australian black metal band from Melbourne, Victoria, formed by members of the extreme metal outfit Werewolves. The band features vocalist/bassist Sam Bean, guitarist Matt Wilcock, and drummer David Haley — musicians well known for their work in bands such as Psycroptic, The Berzerker, and The Antichrist Imperium.
Musically, Faustian combines aggressive black metal with a dark, atmospheric, and emotionally heavy approach. While the members are known for the violent intensity of Werewolves, Faustian explores a more layered and haunting sound inspired by classic Scandinavian black metal. Sam Bean described the band’s direction as an attempt to channel the grandeur and atmosphere of albums such as Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk.
The band released their debut EP, We Come as Angels, in 2023, earning attention in the underground black metal scene for its bleak atmosphere and powerful songwriting. In 2026, Faustian followed up with their first full-length album, Parable of the Sewer, further expanding their dark and dramatic style with a mix of savage aggression, melodic despair, and eerie ambience.
DISCOGRAPHY
We Come as Angels (EP, 2023)
Parable of the Sewer (2026)
GENRE/COUNTRY
Black Metal
Australia

