Catalan macabre death/doom masters Jade and Sanctuarium released a split album »The Sempiternal Wound«; out now via Pulverised Records / Iron Fortress Records!
Catalonia, Spain based death/doom metal bands Jade and Sanctuarium teamed up for a split album, »The Sempiternal Wound«, which was released on September 13th, 2024 via Pulverised Records / Iron Fortress Records.
Tracklist:
01. Jade – Third Creation
02. Jade – Cascade
03. Jade – Essential Formulas For Life Transition
04. Sanctuarium – Recomposition Of Carbonized Corpses
05. Sanctuarium – Malodorous Osteophagy In Acrimony
Courtesy of Pulverised Records:
The perturbance between two macabre death/doom masters is now unified as one on this gloriously funereal »The Sempiternal Wound« split release.
From the unsettling but grandoise track opener of Jade to the rotten mid-paced deathbeat of Sanctuarium on the split EP closer, »The Sempiternal Wound« speaks of the impeccable cycle of Life and Death; while inevitable and serves as a stark reminder of the pain throughout the lifespan of mankind. Total nihilism is evident here with both Jade and Sanctuarium also clearly sharpening their crafts even further; displaying an almost cinematic vibe on their pummeling sections transitioning to slow, crawling passages.
With Jade side recorded and mixed by Javi Félez at Moontower Studios and Sanctuarium side recorded and mixed by Marc “Necrohelm” at Necrohelm Studios and overall mastering at Moontower Studios (Deströyer 666, Ataraxy, Teitanblood, etc), cover artwork by Macedonian artist Kristina Pavleska – Mors Ultima Ratio Art (Sarvekas, SkyThala, Code, etc). Layout design by Heresie Graphics.
»The Sempiternal Wound« features 3 new tracks since Jade’s debut album in 2022, and fills the gap until a sophomore may be unveiled.
Based in Barcelona, Sanctuarium and Jade shared members during a short period of time. Marc “Necrohelm” recorded the drums for Jade’s debut album »The Pacification Of Death« and also opened the live activity chapter until the UK tour last December 2023.
This split LP looks for continuing this relation and keep both bands developing their music.
As regard of the album title, it is a metaphor of the eternal cycle of decay that Life means from different cultures’ point of view, and how death’s veneration may serve overcoming its calamities. It refers to a wound impossible to heal from the very first moment of existence to the last sigh, and a constant dreadful transition from the earthly level to the unknown.
LP & CD via Pulverised Records.
Tape edition to be released under Iron Fortress Records.
Order your copy here:
emperorjade.bandcamp.com
store.pulverised.net
ironfortressrecords.com
Jade credits:
Music by J.
Lyrics by J. except »Essential Formulas For Life Transition« by D.
Guitar arrangements by A.
Synth passages by C.
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Javi Félez at Moontower Studios MMXXIV.
Line-up:
J. – Bass & Vocals
A. – Guitars
B. – Drums
Sanctuarium credits:
All music performed, recorded & mixed by Marc “Necrohelm” at Necrohelm Studios.
Vocals and lyrics by Carlos.
Mastered by the almighty Javi Félez at Moontower Studios MMXXIV.
Line-up:
Marc “Necrohelm” – All instruments
Carlos – Vocals, Lyrics
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well