Origin: Luxembourg
Formed: 2021
Location: N/A
Genre: Black Metal
Status: Active
Label: Independent / Unsigned
Themes: Not officially listed
Hexeen is a relatively new force within Luxembourg’s black metal underground, formed in 2021 and quickly carving out a distinct identity through a blend of traditional black metal ferocity and ritualistic, occult‑tinged atmospheres. Despite their recent formation, the band’s members come from a background of extreme metal experience, and their collective approach emphasizes cold, hypnotic riffing, spectral keyboards and a vocal presence steeped in esoteric menace.
Their debut EP, Hexeentanz (2023), introduced the project with a sound that is both raw and atmospheric. The release leans heavily into mid‑tempo, trance‑inducing black metal structures, driven by icy guitar lines and supported by a dense layer of keyboards that evoke a sense of nocturnal mysticism. The production maintains a deliberately harsh edge, preserving the underground authenticity of the Luxembourgish scene while allowing each instrument to carve out its own space. Vocally, the EP is dominated by Kehlengestein’s rasping, ritualistic delivery, which reinforces the occult aura suggested by the band’s name and aesthetic.
The rhythm section—Culto Inferno on bass and 486958 Arrokoth on drums—anchors the music with a balance of aggression and restraint, shifting between blasting passages and slower, more atmospheric segments. Wega Xayide’s guitar work provides the melodic and structural backbone, while Xxzyxx’s keyboards add a spectral, otherworldly dimension that elevates the material beyond straightforward raw black metal. Together, the lineup crafts a sound that feels both modern and rooted in the classic traditions of the genre.
Though still early in their career, Hexeen have already positioned themselves as a promising presence within Luxembourg’s extreme metal landscape. Their work reflects a commitment to atmosphere, occult intensity and a cohesive sonic identity, suggesting further evolution as the project continues to develop.
Kehlengestein – Vocals
Wega Xayide – Guitars
Culto Inferno – Bass
486958 Arrokoth – Drums
Xxzyxx – Keyboards
Hexeentanz – EP, 2023