Asterion II by Vnreal

This album explores the duality between the monster and the hero, between who we are and how the world sees us. It tells the story of a creature that does not seek to destroy, but to be understood; a being that carries the form of horror yet preserves the essence of innocence.

It reinterprets the myth of the Minotaur from its most human side: not as a beast, but as a being condemned to solitude, a child abandoned within their own labyrinth.

The “monster” and the “hero” mirror each other. The true monster may be the one who obeys without question. Theseus is not a liberator, but the executing arm of an order that relies on monsters to justify its violence.

The composition reflects this tension: the orchestra embodies innocence, purity, and the longing for freedom, while the extreme metal driving it represents the surface, the monstrous appearance that the world fears.

Between these two forces unfolds a sonic dialogue where hero and monster merge, where beauty and horror confront each other.

This work is an adaptation of 'La casa de Asterion' by J.L. Borges and 'Los reyes' by J. Cortázar.

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