Just a friendly reminder: my second album, Missa Innominata will be released in one month, on the 1st of June, 2022!
As a small teaser, I included all my previously recorded videos in one big file, just to give you guys an impression of how the solos and riffs evolved, and what to expect from the upcoming release. Of course, these videos were recorded simply as parts of the songwriting/practicing process, but I hope you will like them, despite the obvious weaknesses!
Theodotion, the sixth track of Hexapla – The Remasters appeared on one of RepostExchange’s charts, Pop/Rock Top40. It’s starting on the 35th place! Being so highly appreciated is something that always makes me feel extremely grateful and pleasantly surprised. Click here to check it!
Thank you everyone for being with me, and supporting my work!
(Update: on 25.04 it’s on the 32nd place!)
Missa Innominata, my second album will be released on 1. June, 2022!
This is another great milestone for me. I never thought that one day I’ll compose, record, release and promote my own music – and now it’s already the second time! To be honest, I am full of anxiety and anticipation. As one of my favorite authors, J. R. R. Tolkien wrote: “I am dreading the publication, for it will be impossible not to mind what is said. I have exposed my heart to be shot at”.
Thank you again for your continuous support!
As recently I’ve been quite busy with remixing Hexapla, I couldn’t give you frequent updates on the progress with the new material. Well, my second album is practically fully recorded and mixed – I’m currently busy with fine-tuning and polishing it. In the next couple of days I’ll try to finish the mastering process and upload the whole bunch of songs on Spotify and all the major streaming platforms, too (it takes weeks, though, until the album gets published…).
The name of the album will be “Missa Innominata” (“Unnamed Mass“). You may ask, why I ended up with such a subject that’s so uncommon in the metal scene…? My definitive answer is that I wanted to try, whether I could add personal shades to something that is otherwise very traditional and monolithic. The indeterminacy and obscurity of the title, therefore, intentionally form a clear contrast with the track listing that follows the well-defined and solid structure of the traditional Roman Catholic mass. So – at least according to my understaning – it is my personal interpretation of something ancient and enigmatical, but at the same time deeply spiritual, inherently beautiful and excitingly multi-layered. As it is an instrumental album, I had no other choice but to portray these emotional and spiritual aspects of the diverse liturgical elements (for example the solemnial character of Kyrie or Agnus Dei as well as the ecstatic vibes in Gloria) exlusively by the help of metal music, which is otherwise considered to be profane or even unholy. The cover art (created as always by my talented friend, Dávid Ujhelyi) is intended to support this approach by emphasizing the dichotomy of darkness and light, with an outlook on the rising sun, the symbol of hope.
I hope you’ll enjoy the final result, which will come in the next couple of weeks. I’ll let you know the exact release date once I’ll be aware of it!
Track listing:
This post isn’t about me, my albums, or my songs. It’s about something much bigger.
I’m lucky – I make music purely out of passion, with no need to monetize my compositions. My tools, my ability to connect with listeners, and the freedom to create exactly what I want…? That’s more than enough for me. Honestly, I’d play the same music even if no one else ever heard it – just me, alone in a dark room. So the fact that there are people out there who connect with my songs…? That’s a privilege, and I’m profoundly grateful for it.
I don’t feel the pressure to “build a fan base” (which, as a terrible introvert, I wouldn’t even know how to do). Instead, I can focus on improving as a musician, refining my songwriting, and maintaining genuine, personal connections with those who care about my work.
But not everyone is this fortunate.
For most musicians, reaching an audience isn’t just a hope – it’s a necessity. And for us, the listeners, discovering great music should be easy. Yet, in a world where around 100,000 songs are uploaded to Spotify every single day, how does anything stand out?
Take a look at the graph below – it’s from my BandCamp account. The green arrow marks the self-promoted release of the remastered Hexapla, (it was available for a while, before I remixed and remastered the original album), while the red arrow shows what happened when that release got featured on BandCamp’s main page. The difference is staggering. Self-promotion brought in some traffic, but a single professional boost caused a massive, yet temporary, surge in listens. The takeaway? Breaking through the “glass ceiling” as an independent artist is brutally hard – if not outright impossible – without professional help.
What does this mean?
For hobby musicians like me, numbers aren’t the ultimate goal. We don’t live off royalties or answer to labels. True support doesn’t come from faceless masses – it comes from individuals. And I cherish that. Personal feedback, even if it’s just a message or a face-to-face conversation, means infinitely more than analytics, streams, or follower counts.
But as a fan – as someone who loves music across countless rock and metal subgenres – the situation is different. The lack of clear, effective ways for independent artists to reach their audience creates a distorted reality. Musicians and their potential fans exist in separate bubbles, controlled by algorithms and the commercial interests of major labels. Think about it: how many incredible, innovative artists are out there right now that you’ve never even heard of?
Sure, Facebook ads, BandCamp features, YouTube channels, and Spotify playlists can help, but how often do you actually click on an ad for an unknown artist? The visibility problem is real. And it’s hard not to feel nostalgic for a time when discovering new music didn’t rely on algorithmic luck.
So, what’s the lesson here?
I don’t have a grand conclusion – just a realization. The impact of professional promotion on an artist’s visibility is enormous. It’s why, beyond listening to my favorite big-name bands, I actively seek out lesser-known, independent artists. Platforms like BandCamp and SoundCloud make discovery easier, but real support goes beyond streaming.
True support isn’t just a click. It’s a long-term, two-way connection between musicians and music lovers.
And that’s something no algorithm can replace.
Just a short reminder that “Hexapla – The Remasters” (my initially remastered version of my debut album, which was subsequently taken down from my discography when I substantially remixed and remastered the original Hexapla) is scheduled for an appearance in the “New and Notable” section of Bandcamp’s homepage tomorrow, on the 4th of April (from noon, EST).
See you there!
Update: see the screenshot below!
Hexapla – The Remasters is out only for two days, and it was already streamed 100 times!
As an independent, self-promoted musician I find it a huge achievement and want to thank you for your support!
Just wanted to let you guys know that I’ve started a YouTube channel. Besides the two Hexapla releases, you can find there a couple of short video files, and I plan to upload there several covers and further guitar playthrough videos in the near future.