MONOLITHE · Black Hole District | DIGIPAK CD

Limited edition Digipak CD with exclusive artwork, offering a unique visual and auditory experience.

Background information about 'Black Hole District'

Parisian Progressive Doom Metal outfit Monolithe returns with "Black Hole District", a tech noir styled story! "Black Hole District" is a narrative crafted in a Tech-Noir style, inspired by cinematic masterpieces like Blade Runner, Dark City, and Matrix, as well as the philosophical depth of 'hard boiled' literature. Set in a dystopian future where the Moon's unstable orbit causes catastrophic natural disasters, humanity adapts to nocturnal living. The protagonist is haunted by dreams of a mysterious woman, prompting an investigation that leads to the foreboding Black Hole District. There, he uncovers an android factory populated by machines that mirror his own visage. His discovery sets off a chain reaction of events culminating in a tumultuous escape from existential threat.

Monolithe’s "Black Hole District" merges its signature Doom Metal soundscape with new influences drawn from the aesthetic depths of 1970s and 1980s synth music. Enriched by the iconic CS-80 synth popularized by Vangelis, the album evokes the grandeur and atmosphere of classic sci-fi soundtracks. Designed like an auditory film noir, it unfolds through narrations that expose the inner turmoil of its central character. In this ambitious project, Monolithe dares to transcend genre boundaries while remaining rooted in its Doom Metal origins.

Track listing

1. They Wake Up at Dusk
2. Sentience Amidst the Lights
3. Elusive Whispers
4. To Wander the Labyrinth
5. Suspicion
6. Unveiling the Illusion
7. Benefit or Hazard
8. On the Run to Nowhere
9. Moonfall
10. Those Moments Lost in Time

Manufacturer: Hammerheart Records BV, P.O. Box 277, 6300 AG Valkenburg, Netherlands, Contact: www.hammerheart.com