Sulphur Aeon - Seven Crowns and Seven Seals (full album)
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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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One of the most underrated underground acts at the moment, every album is consistently great!
eldritchly occult, melancholic, and absolutely crushing. A plea for the gods - a hymn for the void... From the stars, they'll rise once more! 🤘
When it's half past midnight and you realize that this is out, but you also have to get up for work in the morning.
Easily the album of the year 2023!
I listened to it 4 times yet and i think it is a serious candidate for AOTY. IA, Sulphur Aeon! 🪐🦑🐙
Album ov the year.
Fastest 46 minutes of my life
Hail Sulphur Aeon!
Better than the previous one, imho. More variety, clean vocals rip, it's an amazing album
one of the best album of this year
UNFASSBAR!!!!! 🫠🥲🖤
This album is amazing possibly my favourite of 2023
Hope the band reads this comment :
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Wenn ich dieses Album Streame ist es schon perfekt, aber sobald ich die Vinyl auflege baut dieses Album etwas auf was einzigartig ist. Spätestens beim Titeltrack könnte ich vor Freude heulen. Wenn Musik aus der Seele spricht, gibt es nichts was man besser machen kann. Album des Jahres, ohne Frage 🖤🐙🪐
Just finished listening to it when I got the email. What an album, unreal!
Van hat es mal wieder gemaked: Geilstes Album 2023!
I have not stopped listening to this monster of an album since Friday. Such an underrated band. Definitely one of my favourite albums of the year hands down
Finally the most awaited album for me🤘🤘🤘🤘
Their last album is a tough act to follow, but god damn, I think this one surpasses it. No one pulls off abyssal atmosphere and crushing heaviness / despair like Sulphur Aeon.