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depths and from the makings of Shem Ha Mephorash, we are now proud to
present to you all the birth of a new era of MEPORASH in the form of
our upcoming new album, Krystl-AH. This will be a wholly new chapter
within the creative process of ours, involving a new way for us to
look upon the way we write our lyrics and compose our music..."
Indeed, such is the way of Sweden's MEPHORASH. With a wealth of
underground experience and an ever-restless but always-tactical manner
of making music, their ascent up the ranks of international black
metal has been decisive and well-earned. Although their catalog since
their formation in 2010 has always been of sterling quality, it was
2019's aforementioned Shem Ha Mephorash - a literally MASSIVE album at
74 minutes, released to widespread acclaim by SHADOW RECORDS - where
MEPHORASH dramatically claimed their throne. And upon evidence of the
forthcoming Krystl-AH, they're not likely to relinquish that throne
any time soon. "We have made the decision to try and step away from
the commonalities of traditional 'black metal,' and have instead
sought to find inspiration from the depths within ourselves, making
this a work of deep and personal significance for us," the band
continue. "It will dive ferociously into a myriad of topics, ranging
from the mysteries of the 'Krystl-AH,' the gnosis of light, and divine
narcissism to tantric sexual magic, and also dive deep into the
traumatic and yet blissful events that created the project now known
as MEPHORASH." That feeling of both ceremony and celebration is
immediately felt upon pressing "play" to Krystl-AH. Another literally
massive album, the 68-minute Krystl-AH moves with an ominous beauty -
breathtaking, brilliant, and yet suggesting vast, frightening
mysteries beyond its wide-ranging scope. A suitably vast army of
damned angels serve as the backing choir to these seven incredibly
epic compositions; soul-stirring leads rise and fall with grace, while
sonic spaces open up and deftly subtle layers of strings, synths, and
acoustic guitars flesh out this almost sensual experience - nothing
ever in a rush to find its destination, only ever the feeling of being
IN THE MOMENT, patient and complete. This soundfield alone serves a
distinct backdrop separating MEPHORASH from conventional "black
metal," far closer to a classical score but no doubt infused with the
central energies of true religious black metal. It's not incorrect to
suggest that one could get lost in any one of these epics - in fact,
two top 10 minutes each - but it's a journey that infinitely rewards
the intrepid and inquisitive, those who wish to surpass their personal
Rubicon to receive illumination...and damnation. "We have been
diligently carving out and perfected this project for the last four
years," they conclude, "through anger, love, hate, tears, sweat,
pandemics, and pure chaos in all its shapes and forms to make this a
reality. So now we are so incredibly proud to finally be able to
present to all of you who have been waiting ever so
patiently...Krystl-AH. Shem Ha Mephorash!"
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