NYKTOPHOBIA - To The Stars · PICTURE LP

Picture vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Limited to 500 copies.

More about 'To The Stars'

Nyktophobia delivers a crushing statement with "To The Stars", an album that perfectly captures the essence of modern melodic death metal while maintaining its own distinctive cosmic atmosphere. The Finnish band weaves together intricate melodies with brutal heaviness, creating soundscapes that feel both earthbound and celestial. Tracks like "The Gateway" and the title track "To The Stars" showcase the band's ability to balance technical prowess with emotional depth, while "Behind The Stars Exists No Light" demonstrates their knack for crafting memorable hooks within complex arrangements.

The album's thematic exploration of space and existential darkness runs deep throughout the nine tracks, with songs like "Charon Gate" and "Voyager 1" painting vivid pictures of cosmic journeys and stellar phenomena. Nyktophobia's guitar work shines particularly bright here, layering soaring leads over crushing rhythms that drive each composition forward with relentless energy. The production strikes an excellent balance between clarity and rawness, allowing every instrument to breathe while maintaining the album's overall cohesive sound.

For fans of: Insomnium, Be'lakor, Dark Tranquillity, Omnium Gatherum and Kalmah

Track listing

A1. The Gateway
A2. To The Stars
A3. Farewell
A4. Charon Gate
A5. The Fall Of Eden
B1. Progenitor
B2. Behind The Stars Exists No Light
B3. Millenium
B4. Voyager 1

Manufacturer: Apostasy Records, Tulpenstr.28, 49699 Lindern (Oldenburg), Germany, Contact: apostasyrecords.net