Sulphur Aeon - Usurper Of The Earth And Sea
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2023
- taken from the album "Seven Crowns and Seven Seals".
to be released the 13th of October, 2023.
Available for preorder.
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venomous wormholes - no salvation
hostile transition into a sulphurous aeon!
Silence...then a moody guitar melody culminates in a faint whisper: “Sie sind hier...”. Vocalist M.'s brief utterance is German for “they are here” and of course refers to the Ancient Ones of Lovecraftian lore central to SULPHUR AEON's lyrical, conceptual, and visual cosmos. Those 'sombre tidings' are yet just a short prelude to the crushing, pitch black waves that will wash over you once the quintet swings the almost seven minutes long 'hammer from the howling void'. Marking their fourth record to date, and first in five years, the opening track to “seven crowns and seven seals” is a bold statement defining the group's approach and ambition. Just like Lovecraft invented a whole world of unspeakable creatures and supernatural horrors during the early 20th century, SULPHUR AEON, more than ever, dug deeper into their own artistic range, crafting an album of equal otherworldly beauty and impact.
Filed under blackened death metal, and inspired by the likes of Morbid Angel, Dissection, Behemoth, Emperor, to name but a few, creative mastermind T. gradually transformed SULPHUR AEON from a duo project in 2010 to a much respected entity within the international metal circuit relying on quality releases first and foremost, and performing live selectively. Never shy of admitting their humble roots in the former industrial heart of Germany, T. and M., drummer D. - who joined the fold in 2011, and both guitarist A., and bassist S. who became members of the cult in 2018, have grown into an impressive, tight union poised to forge something unique and memorable.
we gaze aghast as the yearning abyss devours us
not dead but dreaming, disgorged into a sea of stars
SULPHUR AEON's newest opus is blessed with contrasts, an astonishing sonic ebb and flow. Expect a barrage of angular riffs and ferocious blast beats, refined layers of melodies, dense atmosphere and triumphantly chanted choruses. Expect ethereal acoustic guitars, subtle synths, tinges of goth ('the yearning abyss devours us'), lush leads, e-bow-parts, vigorous aggression ('arcane cambrian sorcery'), monumental heaviness shifting into hypnotic vocal patterns ('seven crowns and seven seals), and a grand finale ('beneath the ziqqurrats'). Transcending genres and always preserving a natural coherence, “seven crowns and seven seals” is swathing cinematic metal excellence perfectly captured and honed by long-term collaborators Simon Werner and Michael Zech (Secrets Of The Moon, Bølzer etc.) whereas mastering duties were handled by V. Santura (Triptykon, Dark Fortress). In terms of artwork, this time around SULPHUR AEON broke with the tradition of working with Ola Larsson once again but teamed up with Italy's Paolo Girardi to depict a Lovecraftian apocalypse opposing the album's opulence and dynamics with a rawer style.
rejoice! devote yourself to the revenant ones.
sing! as the old ones end all life
SULPHUR AEON's “seven crowns and seven seals” is the manifest and at least for now, possibly the peak of a band obsessively creative, passionately and willingly challenging itself to produce music as timeless and original as H.P. Lovecraft's literary legacy. Cast yourself into the darkened waters and be swallowed by the ocean's tide...
Tracklist
1.sombre tidings
2.hammer from the howling void
3.usurper of the earth and sea
4.the yearning abyss devours us
5.arcane cambrian sorcery
6.seven crowns and seven seals
7.beneath the ziqqurats
Credits:
Music by T. except 'seven crowns and seven seals' summoned by T., Laurent Teubl and Michael Zech
Lyrics by M.
Synths and soundscapes by S.
Additional e-bow manifestations by Michael Zech
Produced, recorded and mixed by Michael Zech and Simon Werner
Recorded at Q7 Studios and Feire Records Studio (2022)
Production assistant Paula Klose
Mastered by V. Santura at Woodshed Studio (2022)
Arcane coverart perversion by Paolo Girardi
Photography by Jörg Müller # Digital manipulation by M.
Illustrations, logo and layout by M.
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Alkaloid and Sulphur Aeon releasing new albums a month apart? We're going back into the maw, bois.
Is it just a coincidence that they are releasing albums of a similar subject matter(The Cambrian Explosion), or are they good friends?
@@autisticcrusader1915 Fairly certain it's just coincidence, but a welcome one.
Hail Sulphur Aeon!
I think this is going to be their most melodic and " mature" album.
Same!
This band knows how to create incredible atmospheres! Congratulations
I Lovie Sulphur Aron,new Album great
MASTERPIECE.
Perfection! 🖤
YES!!!!
🤟❤🎸🎤
Sulphur Aeon and Blut Aus Nord are the best Lovecraftian-themed Metal bands going on right now, they can really portray and reflect the Dark Emanations of the Cosmic Chaos. 🐙
I can wholeheartedly recommend the band Ultar from Russia as well, their latest album absolutely ripped!
I think The Great Old Ones are pretty neat too
@@helliett yes, they are brilliant too!
Or Septicflesh \m/
@@helliett Agree, they are top👍🤘
What a soundscape. This was badass. The album seems a bit shorter than some of their past releases, but they’re making up for it with sheer quality. I can’t wait for the full release.
geil lange drauf gewartet ^^
Can't wait for the new album to release, this is going to be one hell of a sinister cosmic metal experience 🤘
Cool. I really like the "new wave-y" guitar tone. I am hyped for the album!
It kinda reminds me of Ulcerate's 'Stare into death and be still' sound
Some Triptykon vibes as well. 'Aurorae' comes to mind.
echoes of what Schammasch did with their latest album, love that shit
@@elpepo01 based pick, love that band and the song in question!
@@drgenki6491 Totally agree!
cant get over the masterpiece ! plays on repeat for days and days and days
02:00 the moment planets start to melt down! Just epic! The same goes for the badass vocals!
Killer album on the way...
I was waiting for new music by Sulphur Aeon. Really excited! 🤩
This is going to be a masterpiece! No band has ever extracted the essence of H.P Lovecraft like Sulphur Aeon! A Chthulu tier band that is out from this mortal realm.
Absolutely gorgeous.
I can't wait to hear all the album 🤘🤘🤘🤘
I have pretty high hopes for this album. So far, I'm a happy camper.
Ich bin heiß wie Frittenfett auf das Album🔥
Best Lovecraft band. Love this piece
Супер группа, одни из лучших в дэз мэтл, учитывая что они относительно недавно!
OH HELL YES!!!! Can't wait the album
Eldritch Surf & Turf
All Hail Sulphur Aeon!
This Album will become the next Masterpiece!
AOTY Contender!!
💀🖤🤘💀🖤🤘
Muy melodico para mi gusto!
Noice
Awesome!!!
Death metal crushing it this year.
.....waiting for new input, for new music 💪🤘🍻
hope you will enjoy the new track...
@@vanrecords ZU GEIL, awesome 💪💪🤘🤘🍻🍻
@@vanrecordswhen will the new track be available to download on the US iTunes Store? I preordered the album.
🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
AotY contender incoming!
Yes haill Cthulhu
The Song of the Day. 666 x 🤘🖤🍺
Unfortunately there's no way it can improve the already perfect 2 previous albums.