Sphynx
Melechesh · 2003
67 min · 11 tracks · black metal
A mesmerizing blend of black metal and Middle Eastern influences, rich in mythological themes and intricate rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- mythological thematic exploration
- dense, intricate sonic landscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Sphynx' was released in 2003, Melechesh was establishing their unique sound within the black metal genre, following their debut album 'As Jerusalem Burns... Al'Intisar' from 1996. This release marked a significant evolution in their style, incorporating more complex arrangements and cultural elements from Mesopotamian mythology, solidifying their status as pioneers in the metal scene from Israel.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Septicflesh· Behemoth· Nile
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Of Mercury and Mercury 6:36
- 2 Secrets of Sumerian Sphynxology 5:35
- 3 Annunaki's Golden Thrones 5:20
- 4 Apkallu Counsel 6:44
- 5 Tablets of Fate 5:32
- 6 Triangular Tattvic Fire 4:31
- 7 The Arrival Ritual 5:50
- 8 Incendium Between Mirage and Time 5:50
- 9 Purifier of the Stars 4:44
- 10 Caravans to Ur 12:40
- 11 Babylon Fell 4:26
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