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Per Flagellum Sanguemque, Tenebras Veneramus

Gnaw Their Tongues · 2011

58 min · 8 tracks · noise music

A harrowing descent into sonic chaos, where dissonance and ritualistic elements intertwine in an unsettling atmospheric experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Hic Est Enim Calix Sanguinis Mei — The opening track immerses listeners immediately into a realm of tension with its haunting drones and piercing textures, setting the tone for the entire album.
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    Human Skin for the Messengers Robe — This track exemplifies the album's thematic concerns with its layered cacophony that channels both horror and beauty, reflecting on human suffering.
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    Per Flagellum Sanguemque, Tenebras Veneramus — The title track encapsulates the album's essence through its lengthy exploration of sound dynamics and ritualistic intensity, inviting a deep psychological engagement.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady dark atmospheric journey
  • visceral intensity throughout listening
  • haunting soundscapes for reflection
  • immersive experience for late nights

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking upbeat or cheerful sounds
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
At the time of its release in 2011, Gnaw Their Tongues was already establishing itself as a prominent force in the noise music scene, following their previous album 'L'Arrivée de la Terne Morte' from 2009. This album marked a continuation of their exploration into dark ambient soundscapes and extreme musical experimentation, solidifying their unique approach to composition.
Stylistic neighbors
The Body· Swans· Merzbow

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hic Est Enim Calix Sanguinis Mei 6:46
  • 2 Human Skin for the Messengers Robe 7:20
  • 3 Urine Soaked Neophytes 6:45
  • 4 Tod, Wo Ist Dein Licht 7:13
  • 5 Fallen Deities Bathing in Gall 7:02
  • 6 Bonedust on Dead Genitals 7:54
  • 7 The Storming Heavens as a Father to All Broken Bodies 5:25
  • 8 Per Flagellum Sanguemque, Tenebras Veneramus 9:33

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