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The Sun of Tiphareth

Absu · 1995

43 min · 7 tracks · thrash metal

A tempestuous blend of thrash metal fury and occult-inspired mysticism, weaving intricate narratives through blistering riffs.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing fluctuations
  • intricate narrative explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'The Sun of Tiphareth' is Absu's third studio album, following their 1993 effort 'Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L.' This album marks a pivotal moment for the band as they began to solidify their unique identity within the black and thrash metal scenes, showcasing a more complex songwriting approach and thematic depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Marty Friedman· Black Obelisk· Angel Dust

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Apzu 11:18
  • 2 Feis Mor Tir Na N'og (Across the North Sea to Visnech) 8:05
  • 3 Cyntefyn's Fountain 3:46
  • 4 A Quest Into the 77th Novel 5:48
  • 5 Our Lust for Lunar Plains (Nox Luna Inlustris) 1:49
  • 6 The Coming of War 5:15
  • 7 The Sun of Tiphareth 7:06

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