Artist: Triptykon
Title: Eparistera Daimones
Genre: Doom Metal, Black Metal
Release Date: 19th March 2010
Label: Century Media Records
Album Review
As CELTIC FROST arose from HELLHAMMER’s ashes, so arises TRIPTYKON from CELTIC FROST’s ashes. After the end of CELTIC FROST, Tom Fischer resolved to establish what was to be a temporary substitute project designed to develop, record, and perform the music and lyrics he envisioned for the projected album. Soon, TRIPTYKON was born and after several demos, in March 2010 ‘Eparistera Daimones’ was released. Considering the background, it appears to be logical that it depicts the direct and musical successor of CELTIC FROST’s masterpiece ‘Monotheist’ (2006).
The album is opened up with the masterpiece ‘Goetia’: with an atmospheric and dark beginning, the listener gets prepare for the following eleven minutes. Combining really fast and slow, doom-orientated elements, TRIPTYKON takes us on a journey into the darkness of our minds and depression. The text line “Mankind shall drown in its delusions” is as remarkable as the sluggish and slow refrain. It is amazing how such a dark, bleak and yet fascinating sentiment is conveyed in this relatively short time, the lyrics itself are ingenious and remark a thought-provoking impulse to start reflecting upon one’s personal life and the world in general. ‘Abyss within My Soul’ continues in that manner, although the whole song is rather steady. Tom Fischer’s vocals are also striking, since whispering, normal speaking, growling and harsh screaming is included to set the different aspects of emotions into music - despair, distress, depression and wrath amongst those.
‘In Shrouds Decayed’ begins with a low instrumentation, which fittingly underlines the meaning of ‘I shall preserve my hatred until the end of days’. In the second half, speed is gained up, creating a pretty super incumbent mood. Also, a female voice is firstly used, as already in Celtic Frost’s ‘Monotheist’, to include another variety and musical approach. ‘Shrine’ is the shortest track on ‘Eparistera Daimones’ and marks a little break to catch one’s breath before ‘A Thousand Lies’ tears everything apart. This one is undoubtedly the fastest and most brutal song, with an intense chorus and immense drumming and guitar work (serving a nice solo in the middle part). Yet, the darkness does not get lost but is depictured in another way. Consequently, ‘Descendant’ slows down the pace again, also using some disharmonic phrases but again creating an intense and un-weakened ambiance, without losing track or being too experimental. Also, this song contains quite a few fast moments.
The following ‘Mypoic Empire’ possesses some more melodious accents but also a memorable approach towards pain and hope. After three minutes, a piano phrase begins, occurring rather unexpected and almost convening a happy feeling. But obviously this does not last very long and the song ends as it starts: dark and depressingly. ‘My Pain’ also starts with a piano melody, but unfortunately this song is the only lowlight (although still of a high quality) on this album: somehow, it is too repetitive and after a while, the female voice gets annoying. The ending is making up for this in a way, anyway. ‘The Prolonging’ remarks the last and longest song and does not only in its extent remember me of ‘Synagoga Satanae’ of the Monotheist album. As a final, all trademarks are combined and leave the listener in a satisfied but reflective and dark mood. Fans of CELTIC FROST are highly recommended to give this album a try, since it definitely remarks a prosecution of those. Furthermore, nobody is mistaken by listening to this album, being an aspirant for the album of the still young 2010.
Tracklist
01. Goetia
02. Abyss within My Soul
03. In Shrouds Decayed
04. Shrine
05. A Thousand Lies
06. Descendant
07. Myopic Empire
08. My Pain
09. The Prolonging
Line-up
Tom Gabriel Warrior - Vocals, Guitar, Programming
V Santura - Guitar
Norman Lonhard - Drums
Vanja Slajh - Bass
Website
www.myspace.com/triptykonofficial / http://www.triptykon.net/
Cover Picture
Rating
Music: 10
Sound: 10
Extras: -
Total: 10 / 10
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