The younger generation of Greek black metallers LUCIFER’S CHILD hit the rhythm of modern times without forgetting the defining traits of their native scene. The band was formed more than a decade ago by musicians who had already cut their teeth in the ranks of legendary ROTTING CHRIST and NIGHTFALL. By combining mysterious and occult lyrics with the characteristic Greek black metal sound, the collective immediately caught the attention of both listeners and critics.
Fast black metal dominates LUCIFER’S CHILD’s music, enriched with thrash influences, occasional speed metal elements, and harmonies and motifs distinctive to the Hellenic scene. Dark, atmospheric songs sound grand and carry an undeniably powerful, explosive charge. Epic scope takes precedence over sheer technicality or instrumental flamboyance – the band captivates through spirituality, well-placed accents, and the strength of its vocal and rhythmic sections.
In 2025, after a seven-year hiatus, the band released a new studio album, “The Illuminant”, successfully returning to the heavy music market and proving the maturity and uniqueness of their craft. Although reviewers often present the Greeks as a middle ground between DISSECTION, NIFELHEIM, ROTTING CHRIST, and BATHORY, LUCIFER’S CHILD unquestionably possess a distinct identity and follow their own chosen musical path.
