In the tenth year of Diabolic Night’s existence, prime mover Heavy Steeler releases a second album that not only ultimately defines his solo project but also pushes the boundaries of what scenesters have declared to be the pure doctrine of blackened speed metal. Honing his craft in the course of one demo, 7-inch and mini LP respectively, the reclusive German released his debut full-length “Beyond the Realm” in late 2019 to much critical acclaim, thereby establishing the basic formula for more things to come. “A desire I carried with me from an early age was to write a coherent story set in a fictional world where the listener is engrossed from the first to the last second”, Heavy Steeler explains, stressing that present reality gets disregarded in favour of a strictly escapist experience. Thus, “Beneath the Crimson Prophecy” is even more themed than it’s loosely conceptual predecessor, as reflected in both the opulent artwork and photography. Atmosphe