Ate by Damon Systema

Enter the realm where myth and metal collide with DAMON SYSTEMA’s debut album, “Ate“. Inspired by the ancient Greek cycle of Hybris, Ate, Nemesis, and Tisis, the album weaves a powerful tale of arrogance, calamity, divine retribution, and ultimate punishment. But this is no mere retelling of ancient myths—”Ate” is a visceral, modern exploration of humanity’s eternal inner battles with self-destruction, hubris, and the consequences of our actions.

From the moment the foreboding melodies of “Moirae” pull you into the unyielding grip of fate, the journey begins. “Lady Discordia” erupts with chaos, channeling the discord sown by arrogance. The mournful “Harvest of Tears”, inspired by Aeschylus’ “The Persians”, is a heart-wrenching lament for the devastating consequences of hubris. The title track, “Ate”, embodies the madness and ruin brought by the goddess of calamity, while “Adrasteia” delivers the unstoppable force of justice. Finally, “Poenas Dare” unleashes a crushing reckoning, a cathartic end to this unrelenting odyssey.

With “Ate“, DAMON SYSTEMA masterfully balances conceptual depth with uncompromising heaviness. The album’s six epic tracks, crafted by Akis Pastras (DEXTER WARD, NIGHTFALL), are a seamless fusion of mythological storytelling, thunderous riffs, and haunting melodies. The production, recorded and mixed by Pastras at 3rDi Lab-Station, ensures every note resonates with clarity and power, while the mastering by George Nerantzis (ABBATH, PAIN OF SALVATION, ROTTING CHRIST) elevates the sound to its fullest potential.

Adding to the experience is the evocative artwork by Okim Tulal, whose designs visually capture the narrative’s depth and emotion. The album is a complete sensory journey—haunting, raw, and uncompromising.

“Ate is more than an album—it’s a dark mirror reflecting the universal human struggle,” says Pastras. “It’s painted with the brushstrokes of Greek myth and emotional depth, but its heart is rooted in modern challenges, making its message timeless.”

Available worldwide on March 21, 2025, via Theogonia Records, “Ate” will be released on digipack CD, and all major streaming platforms. Whether you’re drawn to the timeless power of Greek mythology or the crushing weight of modern metal, “Ate” is an album that demands to be experienced.

Prepare to face your inner calamity. Embrace “Ate”.

Damon Systema is a Metal band from Athens, Greece, founded back in 2009 by the guitarist Akis Pastras. But due to other musical "obligations" at that time (2010), it was put in the drawer. So in the year 2020 and in the midst of quarantine, the first full length album was created, under the title ATE.
Akis Pastras (guitars/bass), Ruby Bouziotis & Nick Vlachakis (vox), The Goat (drums)

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