Progressive death metal outfit Rhynn are set to release their debut full-length King of Nothing via Unorthodox Emanations, the death metal division of Avantgarde Music. Founded by multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Abakar Ibragimov, Rhynn emerged in 2019, initially inspired by the worlds of science fiction and fantasy. Born in Dagestan in 1990, Ibragimov grew up against the backdrop of the Chechen wars, finding refuge in music and literature from an early age. While those original inspirations remain part of Rhynn‘s identity, King of Nothing is ultimately rooted in much more immediate and personal experiences.
Written over several years, the album reflects on displacement, uncertainty, social decay, disillusionment and fatherhood. Songs such as “The Graves Are Not Yet Full”, “Nostos”, “Oblivion” and “Apotheosis” draw from different aspects of Ibragimov’s experience in the years surrounding his departure from his native country Russia, while “Innocence” offers a more intimate perspective, written about the birth of his son in Armenia in 2023.
“Oblivion” is the first single from the album, now available for streaming worldwide via YouTube, Bandcamp and all digital platforms. Musically, Rhynn look primarily towards the foundations of death and heavy metal rather than contemporary metal production. Progressive structures and intricate arrangements are combined with a deliberately organic approach: the band sought to make King of Nothing sound as live as possible, avoiding excessive production and preserving the physical character of the performances. The guitar solos were mixed with classic King Diamond records as a reference, while fretless bass by Linus Klausenitzer (ex-Obscura) became an unexpected but defining element of the album.
With drums performed by Mike Ponomarev, solos by Max Sokolov and vocals by Natasha Antonova, King of Nothing took years to reach completion. The result is a dark and personal progressive death metal record shaped by years of change, uncertainty and adaptation, while remaining firmly grounded in the traditions of the genre.
Enriched with powerful, evocative paintings by illustrator Stan Ivan, Rhynn’s debut album will be released on November 27th, 2026, through Unorthodox Emanations / Avantgarde Music, on CD and digital formats.
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