From Australia, atmospheric black metal band SOMNIUM NOX conjure up their full length and it's out of this world. 'Terra Inanis' has three monolithic tracks that segue into one another, each creating a wonderful and consistent atmosphere that will have you rivetted with goosebumps all over. Didgeridoos set the atmosphere from the start and the music, backed by the able drumming of a NORSE member, takes off into uncharted territories. From then on it's an oscillating trip between different states of consciousness, fuelled by music that seems to have transcendental qualities. This is atmospheric black metal that is deeper than most and stirs up emotions that were thought to be nonexistent. An exceptional and I daresay a subliminal album, 'Terra Inanis' causes an emotive purge, a deep cleansing by evoking the sounds of nature and ancient culture.
released May 15, 2017
Dedicated to the loving memory of Elizabeth Burns R.I.P 1986 – 2016
Produced, engineered and mixed by Nocturnal at White Tomb Studios
Additional vocals on Track 3 recorded by John Lodding at Studio DK
Mastered by Colin Marston
Artwork by Beth Taylor
Layout design by Ashahalasin
All music and lyrics written, and performed by Somnium Nox
Nocturnal - Guitars, Bass, Didgeridoo
Ashahalasin – Vocals
Forge - Drums
Olkoth – Keys
J.A.H – Guitars
Field recordings:
Soliloquy of Lament: Flat rock creek, Willoughby
The Alnwick Apotheosis: Poulton Creek, South Hurstville
Transcendental Dysphoria: Belanglo State Forest
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of these lands.
We pay respect to their Elders – past, present and emerging.
NEW NOISE MAGAZINE PREMIERE -
newnoisemagazine.com/somnium-nox-transcendental-dysphoria/
NO CLEAN SINGING PREMIERE -
www.nocleansinging.com/2017/02/27/an-ncs-premiere-somnium-nox-the-alnwick-apotheosis/
TOILET OV HELL PREMIERE -
www.toiletovhell.com/track-premiere-somnium-nox-have-a-soliloquy-of-lament-for-you/
LORDS OF METAL STREAM -
www.lordsofmetal.nl/nl/streams/view/id/586
WORLDWIDE PRESS -
- "impressive" - DECIBEL MAGAZINE (US)
- "a convincing and impressive black metal release" - HEAVY BLOG IS HEAVY (US)
- "a phenomenal album" - NO CLEAN SINGING (US)
- "definitely one of the best records from this genre" - TRVEFRYCT ZINE (Germany)
- "excellent" - BROKEN AMP (UK)
- "a beautifully crafted and subversively passive aggressive record" - METAL RULES (US) 4.5/5
- "be sure to not miss such an impressive release" - INFERNAL MASQUERADE (Spain) 90/100
- "a damn essential must" - HEADBANGER REVIEWS (US)
- "every bit as dark and impressive" - METAL TRENCHES (US) 9/10
- "There is a majestic quality" - METAL TEMPLE (Greece) 8/10
- "excellent" - STORMBRINGER (Austria)
- "a really good entry for SOMNIUM NOX" -
METAL.DE (Germany)
- "a strong debut" - NINE CIRCLES (US)
- "the use of a traditional instrument like the didgeridoo gives the work its own individuality" - METAL EYES (Italy)
- "own both the spiritual and transcendental feeling" - BLACK METAL IST KRIEG (Italy)
- "hypnotic black metal" - REVIEWS TO MY BLOOD (Spain)
- "highly enjoyable" - LOUD MAG (Australia)
- "Terra Inanis is a journey" - GLACIALLY MUSICAL (UK)
- "a very enjoyable and well-crafted piece of blackened art" - WONDERBOX METAL (UK)
- "if you are a fan of atmospheric black metal, you should check out this album" - OCCULT BLACK METAL ZINE (US)
Official YouTube Channel -
goo.gl/dW5JTS
Official Band Facebook -
facebook.com/SomniumNox
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Europe Store -
transcendingobscurity.aisamerch.de
US Store -
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