BAL-SAGOTH · The Power Cosmic | CLEAR/BLUE LP

Clear vinyl with blue splatters in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'The Power Cosmic'

Bal-Sagoth delivers an absolutely mind-blowing symphonic black metal masterpiece with "The Power Cosmic", their fourth studio offering that perfectly showcases the band's unique ability to blend crushing extreme metal with grandiose orchestral arrangements. This album takes listeners on an epic journey through cosmic landscapes and ancient civilizations, with tracks like "Atlantis Ascendant" and "The Ghosts Of Angkor Wat" demonstrating the band's masterful storytelling through both lyrical content and musical composition. The album's production allows every element to shine - from the thunderous blast beats to the sweeping keyboard orchestrations that have become Bal-Sagoth's trademark sound.

What makes "The Power Cosmic" truly special is how it balances the band's more aggressive black metal roots with their progressive tendencies, creating songs that are both brutal and beautiful. Epic tracks like "The Splendour Of A Thousand Swords Gleaming Beneath The Blazon Of The Hyperborean Empire (Part: III)" showcase the band's ability to craft lengthy compositions that never lose momentum, while shorter pieces like "Draconis Albionensis" pack incredible intensity into more compact arrangements. The album's concept revolves around cosmic mythology and ancient civilizations, themes that Byron Roberts delivers with his distinctive narrative vocal style over Jonny Maudling's incredible keyboard work and the band's tight rhythm section.

For fans of: Emperor, Dimmu Borgir, Cradle Of Filth, and Summoning

Track listing

A1. The Epsilon Exordium
A2. Atlantis Ascendant
A3. Draconis Albionensis
A4. Star-Maps Of The Ancient Cosmographers
A5. The Ghosts Of Angkor Wat
B1. The Splendour Of A Thousand Swords Gleaming Beneath The Blazon Of The Hyperborean Empire (Part: III)
B2. The Dreamer In The Catacombs Of Ur
B3. In Search Of The Lost Cities Of Antarctica
B4. The Chronicle Of Shadows
B5. Six Keys To The Onyx Pyramid

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