VARATHRON - The Crimson Temple · CD

Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'The Crimson Temple'

Greek black metal legends Varathron return with their most commanding statement yet on "The Crimson Temple". This masterpiece showcases the band's evolution from their underground origins into a force that bridges the gap between old-school brutality and modern atmospheric sophistication. The album opens with "Ascension" - a ritualistic invocation that sets the stage for ten tracks of pure Hellenic darkness, where tremolo-picked melodies dance with thunderous blast beats in perfect unholy harmony.

What makes "The Crimson Temple" truly special is how Varathron weaves their trademark Mediterranean mysticism throughout each composition. Tracks like "Cimmerian Priesthood" and "Sinners Of The Crimson Temple" demonstrate the band's mastery of creating epic soundscapes that feel both ancient and timeless. The production strikes that perfect balance - raw enough to maintain the genre's primal energy, yet clear enough to let every haunting melody and crushing riff breathe. Stefan Necroabyssious's vocals have never sounded more commanding, delivering each incantation with the authority of a true black metal patriarch.

For fans of:
Rotting Christ, Necromantia, Zemial, Kawir, Thou Art Lord

Track listing

1. Ascension
2. Hegemony Of Chaos
3. Crypts In The Mist
4. Cimmerian Priesthood
5. Sinners Of The Crimson Temple
6. Immortalis Regnum Diaboli
7. To The Gods Of Yore
8. Shrouds Of The Miasmic Winds
9. Swamp King
10. Constellation Of The Archons

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