Norwegian Extreme Metallers PANTHEON I have invited fans to make a video using one of the two exclusive tracks that the band recently recorded, but have only ever made public during radio interviews.

The track, 'Martyr', has been uploaded for the first time on the internet both on the band’s SoundCloud page and as a DIY YouTube video made by Pantheon I‘s Andre’ Kvebek.

The frontman says, inspired the idea of a competition: “We are always seeing YouTube users making videos out of just about any song out there, so I thought I’d give it a go myself with one of our tracks. It’s my first ever attempt, and basically it’s just a bit of info about the band since I’m not up to making anything more complicated at this stage. Then it occurred to us, why not let the YouTube fans see what they can do with it. We’re not expecting a big production, just a personal interpretation of the song, and the winning video maker will get some Pantheon I merch and the video will be up loaded onto our channel."

Kvebek’s video for 'Martyr' can be found below, as well as the Soundcloud stream for the track:

The competition will close on Christmas Eve, December 24th, and the winner will be announced on New Year’s Day. Anyone wanting more information or to enter the competition or should send a message to the band through their Facebook page at this location. Likewise for any finished videos, please send a message with a link to the video.

Pantheon I recently entered Skansen Lydstudio in Trondheim to begin recording their fourth full-length album. The drum tracks have already been laid down, with Vegar “Vyl” Larsen (KEEP OF KALESSIN, CHTON, live session drums for GORGOROTH) behind the kit in place of the band’s drummer Mads G (THE ALL SEEING I, ZEENON) who is currently unwell.

Pantheon I have always been known for their fast aggressive sound, which is combined with interludes of sweeping melodies. The new album, which will be called Adversus, is set to signpost the future direction of the band with a fuller, more complex sound.

It was, in fact, in pre-production for some time, with the band deciding to re-work the original tracks so that they would better suit the arrival of former ABSU guitarist Aethyris McKay, who not only contributes on the writing side, but also adds clean vocals that act as a perfect foil to frontman Andre Kvebek’s raw style.

As well as Kvebek and McKay, Pantheon I’s lineup includes cellist LiveJulianne, Sagstad (TROLLFEST, SARKOM) on guitars and T.R.S. on bass (1349, DEN SAAKALDTE). It is anticipated that drummer Mads G will continue with the band, and will only be absent for the recording of the new album.

Pantheon I recently went old school and released a tape version of their very first album, Atrocity Divine, through Silent Scream Records. Limited to 150 copies, artwork for the tape was by the Norwegian artist Kjell Åge Meland who has worked with the band on all their releases.

Eight tracks by Pantheon I can be heard on the band’s SoundCloud player which can be found below:

PANTHEON I PLAYER by PANTHEON I

The official video for the track 'Serpent Christ', from the album Worlds I Create, can be found below:

More on Pantheon I at this location.