LOCUST LEAVES

Locust Leaves biography
Formed in 2003, Locust Leaves were a Greek extreme progressive metal duo consisting of multi-instrumentalist Helm and vocalist Nick K. Signed to I, Voidhanger Records, the two combined their love of progressive, black and thrash metal, painstakingly composing and recording material of a unique and forward-thinking nature, making their 2012 entrance with the song "Promise" on a split release with atmospheric black metal band Spectral Lore.

Years in the making, Locust Leaves finally released their first LP, A Subtler Kind of Light, in 2017, with guest appearances by Spectral Lore's Ayloss and Dimitrios Dorian of Zemial and Agatus. Featuring striking artwork drawn by Helm, the duo' debut is a loose concept album concerning an unnamed feminine figure's hunt for transfiguration and the "difficult search for true identity and the necessity to confront society's rules," leading to a "a mostly one-sided conversation with God," and its aftermath. In 2020 and 2021, Locust Leaves contributed exclusive unreleased tracks, "Farewell" and "Statue," for the benefit compilations Milim Kashot and Art Against Censorship.

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