Stygian Rose

Dark heavy metallers Crypt Sermon unveil their bewitching new album, The Stygian Rose, under the Dark Descent banner. Featuring guitarist Steve Jansson (Daeva, Unrest), vocalist Brooks Wilson (Unrest), drummer Enrique Sagarnaga (Daeva, The Silver), guitarist Frank Chin (Daeva), bassist Matt Knox (Horrendous, The Silver), and keyboardist Tanner Anderson (Obsequiae, Majesties), the Philadelphia-based sextet parlayed their time away from the spotlight into a grander, more mysterious Crypt Sermon. The interflow of doom and heavy metal underpins The Stygian Rose, but these boundaries are effortlessly transcended. From the blistering solo salvo of 'Glimmers In The Underworld' and the commanding rhythm of 'Heavy Is The Crown Of Bone' to the evocative Near Eastern vibes of 'Thunder (Perfect Mind)' and the intricate, masterful journey of the 11-minute title track, The Stygian Rose epitomizes the band's burgeoning musical and conceptual prowess. 'We wanted The Stygian Rose to scratch a lot of itches that aren't being scratched,' says guitarist Steve Jansson. 'That's my goal when I make music. I want to make things that I don't hear other people doing or at least don't hear others doing all in one package. The music also has to have staying power and replay value. [I wanted] that addictive feeling you had when you listened to records as a teenager.' Crypt Sermon tracked The Stygian Rose with acclaimed producer Arthur Rizk (Blood Incantation, Cirith Ungol) and engineer Aidan Elias (Blo

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Catalogue Number: DDR317LP
Format: Vinyl LP
Artist: Crypt Sermon
Release Date: 14 June 2024
Genre: Metal
Label: DARK DESCENT
Distributor: Rocket Group