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I see you roaming
restlessly in this world
while I myself am a part of this mass
Driven by needs
which were created for us
This is how we drift along
The fairytale of consumption
we tell ourselves
is the void you live in
A churning mass
a sea of lies in which we swim
and try not to be drowned
In some quiet moments
I feel a suction
Not able to decipher
the patterns of the waves
Some shall feel the pull of this sea
The sea of lies on which we float
risen once by our oath
from the black veiled source within
Brief reflections appear
from the ominous sense of doubt
a truth we can't admit to ourselves
of the buried utopia
covered by dark layers
They swallow us
A black shroud that surrounds us
hides the truth beyond
The vastness of hope
has given way to an abyss
Not able to decipher
the patterns of the waves
Some shall feel the pull of this sea
The sea of lies on which we float
risen once by our oath
Shadows without a message
distract you
Waste time by consuming in the void
The gift of projection creates
illusions for believers
that will turn by time to dust
to the dust of the supposed utopia
by the black veiled force within us
by the black veiled source within us
2.
Deceivers
3.
Vortex of the Benighted
4.
lethal Increase
5.
Entity Destroyer
6.
Cold Cosmic Mirror
7.
Vacuum Within
about
(2 EUR "Pre-Order-Offer" for the time being...)
THE OMEGA SWARM,
an atmospheric death metal group from Germany, started in 2022, very humble, very secluded.
T., renowned from crafting four fabulous albums to date with Sulphur Aeon, did not have a fully fledged live act in mind when composing early demos and shaping the skeleton of his – at that time – nameless new creature. A true creator at heart, T. embraces the meticulous work on riffs, tones, sounds, the adventurous spirit of building and realizing ideas, experimenting with his much beloved set of guitars and synths to produce astonishing vibes and songs that are meaningful yet extreme, melodic yet harsh and mount in THE OMEGA SWARM’s debut album, a record, a testimony dedicated to the essence of art itself.
As down-to-earth T. is, he is not the type of person to stick with one sonic formula, he looks out for ‘something more’, ‘something different’. Having finalized what Sulphur Aeon wanted to express for the time being on 2023’s monumental “Seven Crowns and Seven Seals”, THE OMEGA SWARM are his main focus right now, and the band’s line-up completed by vocalist Christian Schettler (known from his work in label mates Wound) and drummer Max Scheefeldt (ex Misanthrope Monarch), gels perfectly.
Musically, THE OMEGA SWARM were spawned from T.’s experiments with rhythmic patterns, layers of synths, elaborate leads and slightly more technical riffing structures. Probably, the only obvious parallels to Sulphur Aeon are an emphasis on a dense, captivating atmosphere, epic elements, and an overarching darkness as well as realizing after completing their first recordings that also THE OMEGA SWARM bear the quality to be more than just a ‘bedroom project’.
Recorded at Feire Records and s/w records studios, mixed and produced by longterm partner Simon Werner, V. Santura (Triptykon, Dark Fortress) got tapped for mastering and provided the final polish for “Crimson Demise”, an album proudly and effortlessly transgressing death and black metal and rounded off by a stellar vocal performance that sees Chris reach a similar range of growls, screams, and clean parts as Peter Tägtgren in his prime.
Conceptually, the group abandons eldritch Lovecraftian horrors in favour of straight-forward apocalyptic themes. No matter if it is a virus, vicious bacteria, mad dictators, climate change, religious and political ideologies, corrupted technology, terrorism or war, mankind has marked itself for extinction – in shiny neon colours to make even an alien species galaxies away see what fools we truly are. “Humanity cannot agree on a common truth, let alone a strategy for solving its manifold problems”, Chris explains, “and thus does not form a unity at all. The only common denominator that unites us all is our destructiveness, which could jeopardize man’s entire existence eventually. Utopia has been replaced by dystopian scenarios. Which forms of negative human behaviour currently affects ourselves and society and ultimately leads into a future end time is part of the lyrical concept of THE OMEGA SWARM.”
But do not be afraid just yet, before the doomsday clock tolls for the last time, you shall be granted the pleasure to experience a diverse, intense and mesmerizing piece of metal this newly formed trio is more than willing to take from bedroom to stage.
supported by 20 fans who also own “Crimson Demise”
Lightly deathified dad rock - each song offers something different to the table. The Blue Öyster Cult energy is strong, the vocals charming, and the guitars absolutely enchanting! baguettalus
supported by 20 fans who also own “Crimson Demise”
AL are a band which would definitely deserve way wider success and dimensions and this EP is another proof of it. 42 minutes that easily blow away good part of the recent black scene. Welcome back guys, only respect and deep admiration for your music Bolthorn
supported by 18 fans who also own “Crimson Demise”
From the first riffs and notes you are entranced by the majestic power of VORGA. Beyond The Palest Star is among the best black metal albums of this year, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it lands at the top for a lot of fans. Get out of their way; album three will no doubt be pantheon level for the genre. The growth from the last release is quite substantial. Cosmic Judgement comes for you! Metallurgical Fire