key data
- music by King Orcus & King Victor
- arrangements by King Victor & King Orcus
- lyrics written by King Victor
- artwork by King Victor with Qwen
- recorded & mixed by King Victor
- Mastered by Roland Wiegner (Die Tonmeisterei)
- recorded in Oldenburg / Germany / Europe
- release date: February 13, 2026
The story behind the music
With Curse of the Throne, the KINGS OF DARK DESIRES enter their darkest chapter to date.
The album unfolds like a slow descent—carried by heavy riffs, driving rhythms, and an atmosphere oscillating between grandeur and decay.
Thematically, Curse of the Throne revolves around power, transience, and the inner collapse of those who rule—or believe they do. This is not a story of triumph, but of the price of the crown. Of guilt, doubt, and the quiet violence that lingers beneath the surface.
Musically, KINGS OF DARK DESIRES fuse elements of Dark Metal, Black Metal, and Gothic into a dense, cinematic soundscape. Cold guitar textures collide with massive dynamics, while somber melodies and incantatory vocals create an oppressive gravitational pull. Each track forms part of a greater whole—like another chapter in a grim ritual.
Curse of the Throne is not an album for fleeting moments. It demands attention, patience, and devotion—and rewards the listener with an intense, atmospheric journey into the shadows of power and the depths of the human abyss.
Tracklist
- Gaia’s Revenge
- Evil Power
- Never Again
- Trembling Knees of the Weak (Video)
- Return to Castle
- Defender of Kings
- Black Devil
- Chambers of Love and Death
- Dragonfire