Baltimore (MD) – One-man Melodic Doom Metal outfit, Orchid Throne, released debut album, Buried in Black, early last month. An instrumental version of the album is now available. Check it out at the links below. orchidthrone.bandcamp.com/album/buried-in-black-instrumental open.spotify.com/album/5YnvW2NO69VjMd3vkCSYi4 music.apple.com/us/album/buried-in-black-instrumental/1870833466 “A superb debut and a real watershed moment for genre splicing, as Orchid Throne’s diverse influences come spiralling together in one of the year’s most essential records so far.” – The Killchain Blog “A perfect marriage of death/doom while also integrating folk, post-black metal, gothic and sludge metal.” (5/5) – Frozen Moon Promotions “Gorgeous melodic doom interspersed with heavier material. For fans of Novembers Doom, Draconian, and Swallow the Sun.” – Musika “Remarkable work, Mr. Bonsanto.” – B.N. Fanzine “A debut that impacts through its sincerity, and its ability to transform complex emotions into a profound and immersive musical language.” (9/10) – Atanathos “Buried In Black is a testament to a mature musical concept that offers an exciting journey. There are many highlights to experience and admire, a multitude of emotions to feel. An absolutely honest, very personal work!” – Metalheads New Stuff “Orchid Throne is a melancholic project that does not hesitate to adorn itself with violence to give substance to its message.” (90/100) – Acta Infernalis “A serious and well-executed proposition. It will be especially rewarding for listeners who value ambitious melodic doom metal, impeccable production, and a well-crafted emotional narrative.” (8.5/10) – The Dark Melody “Blends doom melancholy, melodic depth, and personal themes into a work that is honest, heavy, and emotionally resonant. It’s an album that will reliably appeal to fans of Swallow the Sun, Woods of Ypres, and Anathema.” (8/10) – Metal Division Magazine “An album that impresses with its atmospheric density and emotional depth.” – Metalunderground.at “It gets as deep and as heavy as all of the heavy hitters of the style from Swallow The Sun, Woods of Ypres, and Novembers Doom.” – Heavy Debriefings “The musicality of the album, the way it grips you in a tight grasp, is almost hypnotizing in its intensity.” – Metal Epidemic “This was heavy, this was emotional, this was fashionable. Orchid Throne was without a doubt the band that taught doom metal how to feel, rather than how to sound.” (8.7/10) – Ever Metal “A very good debut album from Orchid Throne. Highly recommended.” – Metallerium Webzine “Pensively beautiful, Buried in Black is a solid debut from Orchid Throne.” – The Metal Crypt “The results are excellent. If you are a fan of melodic doom/death metal, you should definitely listen to this.” – Arrow Lords of Metal Stream/Purchase the Standard Version of Buried in Black: orchidthrone.bandcamp.com/album/buried-in-black open.spotify.com/album/4v1DrmEm39lSKCmv0kejTS music.apple.com/us/album/buried-in-black/1863303696 youtu.be/pNcHY-O34uw Orchid Throne consists solely of Nicholas Bonsanto (Lör, Empress, Helianthus, Barren) who performs the music, as well as producing, mixing and mastering the album. After nearly 17 years of playing supporting roles in various bands, Nicholas Bonsanto (Lör, Empress, Helianthus, Barren) is proud to make his debut as a solo artist as the man behind Orchid Throne. Bonsanto not only wrote and performed all of the music for Buried in Black, but also produced, mixed, and mastered the album. While not a concept album, Buried in Black weaves themes of anxiety, depression, fear of death, and the search for life’s meaning throughout its lyrics. The title describes both the music itself and the feelings that Bonsanto has kept buried within for years. It may sound bleak, but what is buried in black will be set free and brought to light on January 9. “This album is a long time coming for me,” said Bonsanto. “For more than a decade, I collected little recordings of ideas in the hope that one day they’d be useful. I could not be more proud of myself for how the album came out and for all of the things I have learned along the way.” Bonsanto’s Musical Journey to Buried in Black: “As a musician performing in bands since I was 16, people who know me have seen me play a supportive role, and hear my musical contributions to my bands. But not everyone knows that I have always dreamed of releasing a record of my own. I am passionate about all kinds of music, and while I love playing in my current bands, doom metal is a big love that I long felt like I had no outlet for. “While I’ve honed my songwriting abilities over the years, I began this project with zero knowledge of how to produce a record on my own. I introduced Orchid Throne to the world one year ago on my birthday with only one song done. Over the past year, I have finished writing, recording, and producing my entire debut record. I have finally achieved this goal and it’s even better than I ever imagined it could be. It means so much to me to get this out there, to truly reflect who I am as an artist, and I’m already excited to create more.” FFO: Swallow the Sun, Anathema, Woods of Ypres, Novembers Doom, Draconian Track Listing: 1. Dreamworld 2. Ephemerality [Video] 3. What Defines us 4. Moonlight Revelry [Video] 5. Guilt 6. Breath of Autumn 7. With Promise Credits: Album artwork painted by Ryan Gassaway. Music and Lyrics written by Nick Bonsanto. Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Nick Bonsanto. All instruments performed by Nick Bonsanto. Flute on “Breath of Autumn” and “With Promise” performed by Mary Beck. | 
