BLACK PATH

track-list:
Descent
Endless Madness
Born of Betrayal
Abyssal
Izalith
Evermore
Pale Angel
Lost Cause
Attic

tracks 1, 2, 3, 6 & 8 written by Kostas Mexis & Ioannis Kaneris
tracks 4, 7 & 9 written by Kostas Mexis
track 5 written by Kostas Mexis & Odysseas Kalogeropoulos
lyrics by Kostas Mexis (tracks 1 – 7 & 9)
lyrics by Ioannis Kaneris & Kostas Mexis (track 8)
all solos written and performed by Ioannis Kaneris
drums composed and performed by Defkalion Dimos
vocals and bass composed & performed by Kostas Mexis
cellos on tracks 1, 5 & 6 performed by Kiara Konstantinou
saxophone on track 5 composed and performed by Stavros Manthos
mandolin on track 6 performed by Stavros Parginos
additional vocals on tracks 7 & 9 performed by Iren Engel
harp on track 9 performed by Maria Malafi
analog keyboard sounds by Angelos Maniatakos
produced and engineered by Ioannis Kaneris & Kostas Mexis
mixed by Ioannis Kaneris
mastered by George Neratzis
mandolin was recorded at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens by Kostas Katsantonis
additional Vocals were recorded at 9800 Studios by Antonis Kontozoglou

the visualizer video of the album was produced by Andrea Mantelli Productions

Black Path are:
Kostas Mexis – vocals, bass
Jon Kaneris – guitars

discography:

Greek (based in Athens) metallers Black Path released the album ‘Of Paint and Ash‘, an excellent piece of technical death metal.
Splendid riffology, dynamic vocals and growls and high level song-writing, all given under a clear professional production.
“‘Of Paint and Ash’ is a deep exploration of internal conflict, weaving together themes of despair, perseverance, and the cyclical nature of human emotion. Drawing inspiration from the haunting atmosphere of the Dark Souls universe, the album journeys through shadowed landscapes, where every step feels heavy with consequence. Yet, amid the darkness, there is a relentless pursuit of meaning, making the struggle itself a reflection of the human experience. Black Path are committed to pushing their sound into deeper, more emotional realms is evident in every track, maintaining a perfect balance between growth and authenticity.”
Earlier on in 2025 Black Path had released already three singles from this second album.
These three songs were also accompanied by official video-clips.
‘Endless Madness‘ was the first sign of life after almost four years.
The song delves into a harrowing cycle of suffering, inspired by both the brutal reality of human exploitation and the bleak, cyclical nature of the Dark Souls universe.
Drawing from the haunting atmosphere of the Painted World of Ariandel, it intertwines imagery of decay, oppression and silent agony with the very real horrors of trafficking and violence against the vulnerable.
A world where innocence is smothered, and suffering is perpetual.
This song is a lament, a requiem for those trapped in cycles of despair.
The recording and production of ‘Endless Madness‘ were handled by John Kaneris and Kostas Mexis, mixing by John Kaneris and mastering by George Neratzis.
The artwork was created by Blastart (Terror Artwork), and the lyric video was produced by Andrea Mantelli Productions.
The second single was ‘Evermore‘.
A song that confronts the depths of grief, helplessness, and isolation.
The crushing weight of reliving the same emotions time and time again.
It speaks to the struggle of striving for change, only to face the same mistakes or arrive at an inevitable end.
It’s about searching for meaning within a relentless cycle of solitude.
Inspired by the Dark Souls universe, the song reflects a world where every choice carries weight, yet nothing truly alters the course – a haunting sense of purpose in the face of futility.
The band about this single:
“Our new single, peers into the abyss within. The endless void at the heart of man. Life is the canvas; we are the stain, the smudge, the accident. ‘Attic’ reflects the inescapable solitude we carry. We are the true darkness of this world. The song is heavily inspired by the story of Slave Knight Gael and the Painting woman of the Dark Souls trilogy’s ending. The artwork depicts a Corvian-like creature from the Dark Souls universe with the upper body of a woman. Symbolizing the never ending cycle of both fictional and real agony. The swords and blindfold are a reference to the ‘Eight of Swords’ tarot card. Symbolizes the feeling of being trapped and hopeless. Blinded by one’s own thoughts.”
The third and last single was ‘Attic‘.
The song is heavily inspired by the story of Slave Knight Gael and the Painting Woman of the Dark Souls trilogy’s ending,
“’Attic’ peers into the abyss within. The endless void at the heart of man. Life is the canvas; we are the stain, the smudge, the accident. ‘Attic’ reflects the inescapable solitude we carry. We are the true darkness of this world“.
Black Path is a technical death metal band from Athens.
They made their official debut in 2011 with the release of their single ‘Bloodshed‘, followed by ‘Born Underground‘ in 2012.
These two singles earned them the Metal Hammer & Heavy Metal ‘Pick of the Month‘ recognition in Greece.
In 2013, they released their EP ‘Dominion In Pain‘, followed by their first full-length album, ‘Final Act: Martyr‘, in 2017.
In 2018, they covered ‘Slaughter of the Soul‘ by At the Gates, and their last release was ‘Barren Conflagration‘ in 2021.
The production and mixing of ‘Barren Conflagration‘ were done by John Kaneris, while the mastering was handled by Buster Odeholm at Odeholm Audio in Sweden (Vildhjarta, Humanity’s Last Breath, etc.).
They have also filmed two music videos for their tracks:
‘Ministry of Sin‘ and ‘Blackened Requiem‘ in 2014 and 2017.
The band has been active since 2011, with some of their most notable live performances taking place in 2017, where they supported Hate (POL) and later the same year, Ulcerate (NZ).