PROSCRIPTOR MCGOVERN'S APSÛ · Proscriptor McGovern's Apsû | CD

Jewelcase CD with 20-page booklet.

Background information about 'Proscriptor McGovern's Apsû'

When the legendary Proscriptor McGovern decided to venture beyond the mythological realms of Absu, few could have predicted the cosmic journey that would emerge from Proscriptor McGovern's Apsû. This self-titled debut represents a fascinating evolution of the mastermind's vision, blending his signature occult drumming prowess with an expanded palette of black metal and thrash elements. The album's twelve tracks weave through esoteric territories with titles like "Iamenta: Accelerando: Azyn Including Hierophantasmal Expounder" and "Every Watchtower Within Is The Axis Of A Watchtower Without Including Totemic Thresholds", showcasing McGovern's penchant for elaborate conceptual frameworks.

What sets this release apart is its meticulous attention to atmospheric detail, incorporating everything from Papago flutes to Mellotron passages alongside the expected ferocious riffing and McGovern's distinctive vocal delivery. Guest appearances from notable musicians like Rune Eriksen (Mayhem, Aura Noir) and Ross Friedman add layers of complexity to tracks like "Quasaric Pestilence" and "Mirroracles". The production, handled across multiple studios, maintains the raw intensity while allowing the intricate arrangements to breathe, creating an album that feels both ancient and futuristic.

For fans of: Absu, Emperor, Arcturus, Mayhem, and Blut Aus Nord

Track listing

1. Iamenta: Accelerando: Azyn Including Hierophantasmal Expounder
2. Esoterically Excoriating The Exoteric
3. Quasaric Pestilence
4. Mirroracles
5. In-Betweeness Gateway Commuters
6. Jupiter In Capricornus
7. Dedicated To Thoth, But Azathoth Wasn't Listening (A Necroloquy)
8. Caliginous Whorl
9. The Coagulating Respite
10. Prana: Therion: Akasha
11. Tantrums Of Azag-Kkû
12. Every Watchtower Within Is The Axis Of A Watchtower Without Including Totemic Thresholds

Manufacturer: Agonia Records, P. O. Box 273, 64-920 Pila 1, Poland, Contact: agoniarecords.com