Blackened Death Metallers SHARDANA Unleash the Power of Sardinian Folklore with ‘Is Cerbus’ Lyric Video!

T he Sardinian blackened death metal act SHARDANA is excited to deliver a lyric video for the song Is Cerbus , taken from the band’s upcoming album The Monarch , out on September 5 th as jewel case and digital via Rude Awakening Records . Is Cerbus is a term associated with the Sinnai Carnival in Sardinia, and refers to one of the main figures of the local tradition, known with this name. During the carnival, the Canaxus (beaters dressed in skins, cowbells, and other elements reminiscent of nature) are tasked with driving the Cerbus (men dressed as deer) toward the Cassadoris (hunters) who await them for the final slaughter, simulating a big game hunt. Watch the lyric video of Is Cerbus here: https://youtu.be/pgk1rDBie0A Pre-order the digital album on Bandcamp: https://tinyurl.com/44jz9hzn SHARDANA was formed early in 2008 with the intent of creating a metal band with epic and battling sounds, merging Heavy Metal with Black and Viking influence...