The hell of war shocks Dante, a young, conflicted Nazi soldier seeking to escape his sins. His lover Elaina tries to get him to flee. They are met with Death and Damnation.

Dante finds himself on a perilous path in the Afterlife. Virgil, a virtuous spirit appears to guide the newly damned soul. He tells Dante, he has a calling from Paradise. First, however, Dante must endure an arduous journey through the Inferno!

The unknown meaning of the message from Paradise forces Dante to seek ways to free himself from the errors of his soul. He must uncover what harkens him toward the Divine.

Encountering demonic entities and painful reflections, a familiar voice haunts and helps Dante through to the coldest circle of Hell. There he confronts the Evil One. Dante renounces his former self, only to discover he shares grave desire with the Darkest Force.

Virgil and the forces from Paradise aid Dante, leaving the Inferno ready to threaten all with an unfathomable peril (to the Creator.)

CONTRIBUTOR NOTES:

At the helm of Homerik is our Mad Composer and twenty-first century architect supernal, Ken Candelas. The demons and hellish landscapes of Candelas’ story are conveyed by the twisted mind of graphic artist and illustrator, David ‘Max’ Millgate, and brought to life through the spoken word narrated by master storyteller, Jonathan Kruk. Homerik brings the classic adventure of Dante’s Inferno to life with a new perspective in a Cinematic Metal opera featuring a Nazi soldier named Dante who finds himself deep within the conflicts of World War II, begging for forgiveness. The Mad Composer brings this new musical landscape coupled with the addition of David’s imaginative artworks and Jonathan’s eloquent narration to unearth a magnum opus. The mesmerizing vocal work of Elizabeth Candelas, the enthralling guitar work of Jason Stallworth, and the heavy basslines of Nic Z elevate the album to new musical heights. Homerik brings a message of quality over quantity and, above all else, an art form unlike anything ever seen before in the Metal community. The feats of Homerik are established by its three essential pillars: music, art, and literature. Taking after the world’s most revered masters, Homerik’s goal is to create a legacy that lasts many lifetimes.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

• Foreword
• Preface
• Exordium

1. GODLESS
2. ABANDON ALL HOPE
3. RIVER OF WOE
4. LECHEROUS WINDS
5. BELLY OF THE BEAST
6. POOLS OF GOLD
7. RIVER OF HATE
8. THE CITY OF DIS
9. THE BLACK MASS
10. BOILING LABYRINTH
11. RIVER OF FIRE
12. BLOOD, NOT WATER
13. ON THE WINGS OF GERYON
14. UNTO MALICE
15. A GREAT PROPHECY
16. SILVER TONGUE
17. MAN’S BEST FRIEND
18. WAY OF SHADOW
19. FIRE AND BRIMSTONE
20. THE WOUNDS THAT NEVER HEAL
21. EVIL LIES IN DISGUISE
22. THE NEXUS
23. LAKE COCYTUS
24. THE BLACKEST SOUL
25. EPILOGUE

• Acknowledgements
• About