ALKALOID · Numen | ARTBOOK 2CD

Double CD in deluxe rigid artbook (19x19cm) with 36-page booklet.

Limited edition.

Background information about 'Numen'

Alkaloid returns with their most ambitious and mind-bending creation yet – "Numen" stands as a towering monument to progressive death metal mastery. This sonic odyssey weaves together cosmic horror themes with razor-sharp technical prowess, delivering an experience that's both cerebrally challenging and viscerally thrilling. Tracks like "The Cambrian Explosion" and "Clusterfuck" showcase the band's ability to balance crushing brutality with intricate melodic passages, while the Lovecraftian influences shine through compositions such as "Shades Of Shub-Niggurath" and "The Fungi From Yuggoth".

The album's second half ventures into the ambitious Dyson Sphere trilogy, featuring "Numen (Dyson VII)", "Recursion (Dyson VIII)", and "The Folding (Dyson IX)" – a conceptual journey that pushes the boundaries of what progressive metal can achieve. Each track builds upon complex mathematical and scientific concepts while maintaining an emotional core that resonates long after the final notes fade. The production quality is pristine, allowing every intricate detail of the band's multi-layered compositions to breathe and impact with full force.

For fans of:
Gorguts, Ulcerate, Artificial Brain, Blood Incantation, Deathspell Omega

Track listing

CD 1:

1. Qliphosis
2. The Cambrian Explosion
3. Clusterfuck
4. Shades Of Shub-Niggurath
5. A Fool's Desire
6. The Fungi From Yuggoth

CD 2:

1. The Black Siren
2. Numen (Dyson VII)
3. Recursion (Dyson VIII)
4. The Folding (Dyson IX)
5. Alpha Aur

Manufacturer: Sasu Soundworks Sarl, 126 Boulevard Bara, Heliopolis 2, Lot B4, 13013 Marseille, France, Contact: www.season-of-mist.com