SAMAEL · Solar Soul | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold cover.

Background information about 'Solar Soul'

Samael unleashes a cosmic storm with "Solar Soul", an album that burns with the intensity of a thousand suns while maintaining the Swiss masters' signature blend of industrial precision and symphonic grandeur. This isn't just another metal release – it's a stellar journey through soundscapes that feel both ancient and futuristic, where crushing riffs collide with orchestral arrangements in ways that'll make your spine tingle. Tracks like "Slavocracy" and "Valkyries' New Ride" showcase the band's evolution from their black metal roots into something far more expansive and cinematically powerful.

The production here is absolutely pristine, allowing every synthesizer sweep and thunderous drum hit to breathe while maintaining that wall-of-sound impact that makes Samael so distinctive. "Quasar Waves" demonstrates their ability to craft epic compositions that feel like movie soundtracks for battles between gods, while "Architect" builds tension with surgical precision before exploding into pure sonic bliss. This double LP format does justice to the album's ambitious scope, with bonus remixes and instrumental versions that reveal new layers with each listen.

For fans of:
Celtic Frost, Dimmu Borgir, Emperor, Arcturus, Cradle of Filth

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Solar Soul
A2. Promised Land
A3. Slavocracy
A4. Western Ground
A5. On The Rise
A6. Alliance
B1. Suspended Time
B2. Valkyries' New Ride
B3. Ave!
B4. Quasar Waves
B5. Architect
B6. Olympus

LP 2:
C1. Solar Soul (Remix)
C2. Slavocracy (Remix) Access To Your Own Self
C3. Suspended Time Instrumental
C4. Architect Instrumental
C5. Quasar Waves Instrumental
D1. Valkyries' New Ride Instrumental
D2. Western Ground Instrumental
D3. Olympus Instrumental
D4. Slavocracy Live

Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com