Austrian post-black metal trailblazers HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY have announced the December 4 release of their new live album, Reliving the Trauma – Live at Theater Akzent, via AOP Records. Captured during an exclusive performance at Vienna’s Theater Akzent in May 2026, the recording commemorates the 10th anniversary of the band’s acclaimed third album, III: Trauma, offering a powerful retrospective of one of the defining releases in their catalog.
Originally released in 2016, III: Trauma marked a pivotal chapter in HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY‘s evolution, further establishing their distinctive fusion of atmospheric black metal, post-rock and deeply personal lyricism. A decade later, the band returned to the material for an intimate theater performance in their native Austria, revisiting the music that helped shape their identity and connect with audiences around the world.
Featuring eight tracks, Reliving the Trauma – Live at Theater Akzent captures the emotional intensity and sweeping dynamics that have become hallmarks of the band’s live performances. From the haunting melodies of Calling the Rain and Funeral Dreams to the cathartic weight of Thanatos, This Life as a Dagger and Bury Me, the recording presents a compelling portrait of a band whose music remains as affecting today as it was a decade ago.
