AKROTHEISM / SEPTUAGINT (Gr) – split CD

Uniting two elite orthodox black metal entities hailing from the once-again-thriving Greek scene, Sphinx: The Great Enigma of Times features three exclusive tracks that span a thoroughly engrossing 45 minutes. AKROTHEISM contribute two gnarled ‘n’ gnarling tracks that take sepulchral black metal even deeper into the tombs, exhibiting a cold ‘n’ calculating confidence that belie their young years as a band. SEPTUAGINT continue the spiritual quest begun on last year’s acclaimed Negative Void Trinity EP, released by FOREVER PLAGUED, here offering a harrowing epic-length track that explodes with violence and then simmers with haunting shades of atmosphere. Together, both hordes revive the true spirit of the religion of evil in black metal. Topped off by incredible artwork by Artem Grigoryev, damned be those souls who do not embrace his power….