Zehn Tage vor der offiziellen Veröffentlichung am 5. Juli präsentieren die Black Metal-Naturgewalten AKHLYS den vollständigen Stream ihres neuen Albums. „House of the Black Geminus“ ist eine Zurschaustellung erschreckender Dominanz. AKHLYS kombinieren intensiven Black Metal mit Elementen von Dark Ambient und Death Industrial und vereinen psychologischen Horror, orchestriertes Geknüppel und unheimliche Vorahnungen auf einer erschütternden Reise in die pandämonische Majestät.
Streamt das Album hier:
Mastermind Naas Alcameth (AORATOS, NIGHTBRINGER) relays the concept behind this sinister work:
"Like its predecessors, "House of the Black Geminus" is based on dreams seen from an esoteric perspective and through the language and symbols of mythology and the occult. This album is more nuanced because it is more particular as a thematic album. It focuses on the symbol of the "house" within this dream context, which serves as an abode where, after ordeal, one meets one's daemonic reflection or shadow. Dreams are traditionally linked with the underworld, where this house resides. It is structured as three hierarchical levels, mirroring the cosmic structures in ancient mythology and religion: the underworld, the middle, and the celestial above. The house's cellar represents the underworld, the hearth is the middle abode, and the attic is the celestial. Three different phases of a journey and ordeal occur within the three levels, each with its specific role. It is all very Dante-esque or occult about the "dark night of the soul."
