US solo black metal entity SERPENT LORD reveals its forthcoming debut full-length offering, “The Once Forgotten Ways of Old”, to be officially released via Eisenwald on May 29. Coming from the mind of Jake Superchi (known for UADA and Ceremonial Castings),  this is a commanding debut that conjures ’90s pagan black metal atmospheres – triumphant, melodic, raw and filled with ritualistic intensity.

Originally formed over two decades ago, SERPENT LORD existed largely in the shadows, issuing only a handful of demos before entering an extended period of dormancy. Yet the creative force behind the project never faded. Ideas, fragments, and compositions endured across the years, shelved for the right moment, only fully taking shape and being realized in the Year of the Snake, when the vision was finally forged into its definitive form.

Early demo material already hinted at what SERPENT LORD would become: a stark balance between melodic grandeur and unrestrained aggression, with transitions between atmosphere and brutality, produced to enhance rather than obscure its intensity.

Founded by Jake Superchi (UADA, CEREMONIAL CASTINGS), SERPENT LORD channels the spirit of ‘90s pagan black metal. The result is a triumphant and immersive work – melodic, fierce, and steeped in ritualistic energy. Expansive riffing, evocative passages, and a dynamic interplay between harsh and atmospheric elements, both timeless and fully awakened.

The album was recorded and mixed by Jake Superchi and mastered by Arthur Rizk, achieving a sound that retains a raw edge while delivering clarity and depth. The cover artwork, created by Kris Verwimp, further underscores the mythic and arcane atmosphere.

With “The Once Forgotten Ways of Old”, SERPENT LORD emerges from decades of silence with a work that fulfills the promise of its early recordings – an album shaped by time, and driven by an uncompromising vision of black metal.

Tracklist:
1.Aries Ram
2.Constrictor
3.The Once Forgotten Ways of Old
4.Enter Serpentagram
5.A Pagan’s Spell
6.Forever on the Grounds of Battle

Delve into the offering below: