apokryphos by michael idehall

a raw, elemental force, charged with the tempestuous specter of menace, void, and despair. its sonic architecture is a monolithic edifice constructed from heavy electronics, their repetitive patterns a relentless, hypnotic loops. this austere foundation supports apocalyptic melodies, veiled in a subliminal, enigmatic structure - an esoteric and avant-garde exploration.

profound lyrics, delivered in an otherworldly manner, intertwine with the music to form a complex tapestry of meaning. the song structures, while unconventional and challenging, exhibit a perverse logic, creating a sense of both order and chaos. the result is a chimerical entity, a bastard offspring of death industrial and dark ambient, a spurious creation bearing the illegitimate title APOCRYPHOS. it is a work existing outside the realm of the accepted, a phantom haunting the periphery of sonic legitimacy.

like an ominous, spectral tattoo, the album unfolds a narrative of existential dread and cosmic horror. it is a sonic exorcism, a desperate attempt to purge the mind of haunting visions and to decipher the cryptic language of the soul. in its depths, the listener may find echoes of their own darkest fears, a recognition of the abyss that resides within.

Tracklist

1.	eaters of the void (lotus remix)	4:16

2.	black void	4:16

3.	never tell me	4:47

4.	foreign the shore	3:41

5.	star, beast, man, fire	5:07

6.	the dark spots	5:46

7.	the burning times never end	4:31

8.	normal	2:26

9.	three paths across the back of the horse	5:23

Credits

released September 9, 2024

mastering by peter johan nÿland
photography and layout by stefan alt

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