Noite
Portugal · last active 2020
Noite is a Portuguese black metal solo project by G.Rex (also of the band Onirik), built around medieval and neo-classical references, clean vocal choirs, and non-distorted guitar/bass — an exercise in compositional experimentation around themes of witchcraft and damnation. Only release: the demo 'A Cor do Fogo' (2020) via I, Voidhanger Records' merch partner.
SCORE PROFILE
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WHY THOSE SCORES
- Barbershop 4 — Counterpointing choirs and multiple layers of ecclesiastic invocation with clean, non-distorted vocal harmonies.
- Black 5 — Bandcamp genre tag is 'Black Metal'.
- Theatrical 3 — Conceptual, ritualistic framing around witchcraft, damnation, and ecclesiastic invocation.
- Folk 2 — Medieval and neo-classical references as compositional inspiration.
- Ambient 2 — Non-distorted, clean-toned guitar/bass layering as atmospheric backing.
MEMBERS
- G.RexVocals & choirs, guitar, bass, drums
CONNECTIONS
- Midnight Odysseypath →
I, Voidhanger Records artist (A Cor do Fogo demo, 2020, in the label's own Bandcamp catalog) — anchored at Midnight Odyssey, the label's longest-running signing. source ↗
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