Sulphur Aeon - Seven Crowns and Seven Seals

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taken from the album "Seven Crowns and Seven Seals".
to be released the 13th of October, 2023.
Available for preorder.

digital:

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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

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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Also recomend the project of the singer and the lead guitarist of Sulphur Aeon called; December Flower 🤘

Micke_K
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Lyrics:
Speak to me, Cthulhu, through the spheres of Mars!
Relentless slayer - caller of the storms.
Sovereign of earth, warlord of the deep -
Lay waste upon this world that lies beneath your feet!

IA Nyarlathotep, summoned through the spheres of Mercury!
Betrayer of man, eater of souls,
chaos that crawls, cold voice from of the stars!

Bestial mother, Shub-Niggurath, dare not speak her name!
Speak to me through venusian spheres,
OH, goat of a thousand young!

Dagon, Called through lunar spheres!
Great dreamer, kraken, leviathan.
Dweller in the deepest depths!

Seven celestial majesties -
Seven malevolent royalties
Seven planets, seven signs -
Seven balsphemies entwined
Seven crowns, seven lords -
Seven abominations roar
Seven crowns, seven seals -
Seven spells will end our reign

Yig, ancient dragon!
Called upon through saturnian spheres!
Endless wisdom of the serpent...
scaled, deathless father
from the dimness of time!

IA, Azathoth, irradiating through the sphere of sol!
Imperfection on ebony throne in the torrid center of it all.
Creator, destroyer - weaver of life and death!

OH, Yog-Sothoth, confront me through jupiterian spheres!
He who lies beyond, he who is the gate!
The one who is all - dimensions open under his will!

Seven celestial majesties
Seven malevolent royalties
Seven planets
Seven signs
Seven balsphemies entwined
Seven crowns
Seven lords
Seven abominations roar
Seven crowns
Seven seals
Seven spells will end our reign!

ChaosMarine
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For the last five years the outro to "Thou shalt not speak his name" lived in my head rent free... Now this chorus will take its place for probably the next five years. ALL TOGETHER NOW!: Seven celestial majesties, seven malevolent royalties...

griefforest
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Epic, Sinister, Hypnotic, Haunting, Violent, Heavy, Melancholic - Seven Ways to describe this song, amazing!

omarihickson
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Beautiful. Sulphur Aeon never fails to impress. More technicality and doom elements this time, much appreciated.
I wish prosperity for the label and the band. Godspeed.

Voidsmoothie
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This is next level music in the metal industry. Completely unique. I've never heard anything like it elsewhere. Good work guys

BeardOvBorgia
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Before the band has already made great compositons. This times the riffs are really emotionally contrasting and uniquely on point.

Stahlgrimmig
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As a Lovecraft fan and metal lover, this song blew my mind 😮

adonaysalas
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Unfassbar. Ich bin sprachlos. Das ist atmosphärische Death Metal Perfektion.

schlenne
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Just founded this band and I'm nothing but impressed. Love their sound and Lovecraft inspired lyrics!

eeetuman
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It reminds me a lot of the latest Chapel of Disease record. This is definitely the closest thing I can think of. This is really unique stuff and absolutely untrodden ground for Sulphur Aeon.

Killerfrosch
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Once again Sulphur Aeon has transcended beyond the realm of cosmic space 🤘🏻 this is why they’re one of my favorite bands

Mazen.M
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This band continues to push the envelope but also retains their signature heaviness. I’m already thrilled with this album and there’s still more songs to come. This one in particular hit me hard in a good way. Everything I love about sulphur aeon is on full display here.

Herpusderpus
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Don’t know if it’s possible to top “Scythe of Cosmic Chaos”, but this track is phenomenal.

corbindeutsch
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one of my favourite bands returns with a sick song

Antifascista
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Amazing track. The best one from the new album till now IMO.

elton_ac
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What an opus! High Art at its finest! Definitely worth the 5 yr wait. Congrats to Sulphur Aeon. Anxiously waiting for next Friday.

whodeytko
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With three singles out now, this shaping up to be a bloody fantastic album. Really happy i managed to snag the Lavish edition of this.

jordancarey
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Been a while since i've listened to Sulfer Aeon, new stuff sound great!

NORDGEIST
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Damn!!! They keep getting better and better ❤️

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