CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX · Ellengæst | YELLOW 2LP

Transparent yellow double vinyl in gatefold cover.

Limited to 300 copies.

Background information about 'Ellengæst'

Crippled Black Phoenix delivers another haunting masterpiece with "Ellengæst", an album that showcases the British collective's ability to weave together atmospheric doom, post-rock grandeur, and progressive metal complexity. The band, led by Justin Greaves, continues to push boundaries with their signature blend of melancholic melodies and crushing heaviness. This release finds them exploring darker territories while maintaining the cinematic scope that has become their trademark. The album's title, meaning "lonely ghost" in Danish, perfectly captures the ethereal yet foreboding atmosphere that permeates throughout these compositions.

The record unfolds like a carefully crafted narrative, with each track building upon the last to create an immersive sonic journey. Crippled Black Phoenix demonstrates remarkable restraint and dynamics, allowing quieter passages to breathe before unleashing waves of distorted guitars and thunderous percussion. The production quality enhances every nuance, from whispered vocals to soaring guitar leads, creating a wall of sound that feels both intimate and epic. The band's ability to incorporate elements of folk, ambient, and even electronic textures into their metal framework shows their continued evolution as composers rather than just musicians.

For fans of: Neurosis, Cult of Luna, Isis, Baroness, and The Ocean

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. House Of Fools
A2. Lost
B1. In The Night
B2. Cry Of Love

LP 2:
C1. Everything I Say
C2. (-)
D1. The Invisible Past
D2. She’s In Parties

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