Originally active 2004 to 2010, US symphonic Black Metal band ANFAUGLIR make a triumphant return this June with their second album, "Akallabêth". Based upon the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, the duo aims to match the source material's scope and grandeur with unique cinematic compositions which transport listeners directly to Middle-earth.
Tracklist:
01. The Rise of Númenor
02. The Inevitable Truths of Time
03. Defying the Doom of Men
04. The Downfall
Album cover artwork: Jorge Jacinto
Logo and title calligraphy: Pierluca Albanese
Layout: Yurii Kazarian - Into The Abyss Design
ANFAUGLIR comment on the cover artwork:
"The cover depicts the wrath of Ilúvatar descending upon the island of Númenor in the shape of a colossal wave, devouring sceptre and peasant alike. Its memory, its glory and all mortal wills sink down below the fading light and are lost forever, save for nine ships swept away from the downfall."
The album was recorded at Utumno Studios and mixed at Angband Studios. Greg Chandler (ESOTERIC, LYCHGATE) handled the mastering.
The album consists of four opulent and dynamic compositions which all clock in at over 10 minutes. ANFAUGLIR present a short excerpt entitled 'Part I: The Temple of Melkor', taken from the third track 'Defying the Doom of Men'. Listen via Bandcamp and on the label's YouTube channel:
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