THE MAGUS, the Luciferian project helmed by Necromantia co-founder and ex-Rotting Christ musician The Magus, has unveiled further details about the second album, “Daemonosophia”.
The follow-up to “ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ” is set to be released on 20 February 2026 via The Circle Music and is now available to pre-order in CD and vinyl formats, along with a limited luxurious box set and merch bundles.
The new album promises a more aggressive and dynamic sound compared to the previous album, “ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ”, while keeping the devouring dark atmosphere the project’s music is known for. The album’s sound has some unexpected and diabolically diverse moments that will make listeners feel uneasy.
According to The Magus, “The new album from THE MAGUS entitled “Daemonosophia” is a journey to Demonhood. The Truth lies Below not Above. The Six are Three. The Unholy Trinity. The Three are One. The Absolute. The Infernal pact.
“Musically, it is more edgy and vengeful. More aggressive and dynamic. Still theatrical and horrifying in nature, hellish and complex in performance. And as always there are these diabolically diverse moments that will surprise and will make you feel unease…but Lucifer has many names and many faces. In some parts, collaboration with top-level musicians and vocalists was deemed necessary to achieve maximum impact.”
“Daemonospohia” is pulsating Darkness in all its beauty and all its horror. A beacon of Luciferian Black Metal for Extraordinary People.
For the album cover art, The Magus collaborated with Mexican artist Nestor Avalos, known for his work with numerous bands, including Exodus, Deicide and Rotting Christ. The artwork is an Infernal Triptych that portrays six infernal entities: Lucifer/Samael, Leviathan/Tiamat, and Belial/Satan. Nestor created a majestic painting of infernal wisdom and occult meanings, giving prominence to the Luciferian tradition and the music of the album.
Tracklist:
0. Pater Noster
1. Pseudoprophetae
2. Daemonosophia
3. The six in three is all One
4. The Era of Lucifer Rising
5. Magia Obscura
6. Amelia
7. The Chapel of Iniquities
8. The Pact
9. La Llorona Negra
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Line-up:
The Magus – Bass/Voices
El – Guitars
Maelstrom – Drums
