TRIPTYKON · Melana Chasmata | BLACK TAPE

Black music cassette with 7-panel j-card. Limited to 500 copies.

Background information about 'Melana Chasmata'

When Triptykon unleashed "Melana Chasmata" in 2014, they didn't just deliver an album – they forged a monument to avant-garde extreme metal that stands as one of the genre's most compelling statements. Tom Gabriel Warrior's vision, born from the ashes of Celtic Frost, reaches its most refined and devastating form across these six sprawling compositions that blur the boundaries between doom, black metal, and experimental soundscapes.

The album's title, meaning "black chasms" in ancient Greek, perfectly encapsulates the abyssal depths Triptykon explores here. From the crushing weight of "Tree of Suffocating Souls" to the haunting melodies that pierce through "Boleskine House," every moment feels deliberately crafted to challenge and reward the listener. The production captures both the raw power and intricate details, allowing Warrior's distinctive vocals and V. Santura's guitar work to weave together in ways that are both familiar and completely revolutionary.

For fans of:
Celtic Frost, Hellhammer, Bathory, Samael, Arcturus

Track listing

A1. Tree Of Suffocating Souls
A2. Boleskine House
A3. Altar Of Deceit
A4. Breathing
A5. Aurorae
B6. Demon Pact
B7. In The Sleep Of Death
B8. Black Snow
B9. Waiting

Manufacturer: Darkness Shall Rise Productions, Lengenfelder Straße 58, 08107 Kirchberg, Germany, Contact: darknessshallrise.de