Melana Chasmata
Triptykon · 2014
67 min · 9 tracks · black metal
A haunting exploration of despair and darkness, melding atmospheric soundscapes with crushing guitar riffs and eerie vocal deliveries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tree of Suffocating Souls — This opener sets the tone for the entire album, combining oppressive riffs with atmospheric elements that evoke a sense of dread and introspection.
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Boleskine House — Named after Aleister Crowley's infamous abode, this track intricately weaves thematic darkness with complex rhythms, representing a high point in Triptykon's songwriting.
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Black Snow — At over twelve minutes long, this track encapsulates the album’s emotional weight through its sprawling structure and layered instrumentation, culminating in a powerful climax.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's atmospheric depth and contrasting vocal styles create a compelling black metal experience.
What we noticed
- The album features long tracks, with several exceeding six minutes, allowing for extended atmospheric build-ups and shifts in intensity.
- Vocal delivery alternates between haunting clean singing and harsh growls, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- Each track incorporates layered guitar riffs that blend melodic elements with heavy distortion, contributing to a dense soundscape.
- The final track fades out slowly, leaving an unresolved feeling that echoes the themes of despair present in the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting soundscapes of despair
- slow, crushing emotional weight
- immersive late-night introspection
- lengthy tracks for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- want cheerful, lighthearted themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Melana Chasmata is Triptykon's second studio album, released five years after their debut, Eparistera Daimones. This album marks a continued evolution of the band's sound, further establishing their identity within the black metal genre as they moved beyond the legacy of Celtic Frost, from which many members originated.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Darkthrone· Celtic Frost· Behemoth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tree of Suffocating Souls 7:55
- 2 Boleskine House 7:11
- 3 Altar of Deceit 7:31
- 4 Breathing 5:50
- 5 Aurorae 6:17
- 6 Demon Pact 6:06
- 7 In the Sleep of Death 8:09
- 8 Black Snow 12:24
- 9 Waiting 5:54
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