A1: Crystal Waves () A2: A Somber Mystery () B1: Your Waters Are Bitter () B2: They Have Found Their Master () C1: Image of the Infinite () C2: I Hail You, Old Ocean ()
Number of discs:
2
Description:
Double vinyl LP pressing. 2024 release.
Gatefold sleeve with intricate D-side etching.
Lyrics based on ?Les Chants de Maldoror? by Lautréamont.
"The Maldoror Chants: Old Ocean" is a captivating LP by the Swiss avant-garde black metal band Schammasch, released through Prosthetic Records. This record continues Schammasch's tradition of blending atmospheric soundscapes with intense and innovative metal elements, creating an immersive listening experience that pushes genre boundaries. The album draws inspiration from literary sources and philosophical themes, enveloping listeners in a dark yet poetic sonic journey. Schammasch has garnered international acclaim for their ambitious albums such as "Triangle" and "Hearts of No Light," establishing themselves as pioneers within the modern extreme metal scene. Prosthetic Records, renowned for supporting groundbreaking artists across the heavy music spectrum since 1998, ensures high-quality production and distribution, making this LP a must-have for collectors and fans alike.