“Cult of the Sun” is the new full length offering from Melbourne-based Progressive Metal act Black Sea Of Trees. The narrative of the album is inspired by the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, Akhenaten and his life’s journey. “Cult of the Sun” follows the days of the protagonist who is promised otherworldly power and dominion over both Earth and Heaven in return for overthrowing the old kingdom. The album arrives accompanied by the powerful, emotive and evocative film for “Omen.”
“Omen” evokes the landscape of an endless desert. Beginning in realms of heavy rock, the track progresses musically into darker territory. Black Sea Of Trees‘ distinctive style comprised of thunderous breakdowns and large melodic choruses are found in “Omen“, delivered in a more condensed and palatable form.
In “Omen,” at this point in the narrative journey, the true nature of the sun god is revealed. Remaining low across daylight hours, the sun god transforms into a bringer of death in the form of a black hole casting a dark shroud over the land. The protagonist, and their followers, abandoned by their god, are left uncertain and hopeless in their once steadfast beliefs.
Watch the official video for “Omen” via the YouTube player below:
— About Black Sea Of Trees —
Based out of Melbourne and Victoria in Australia, the progressive metal ensemble composes their music around the narrative of their releases. Black Sea Of Trees formed in 2018. The debut album, “The Spiritual Beast,” materialized in the spring of 2023. The band’s forthcoming sophomore full-length is an exploration of spirituality, folklore and philosophy, with Death Metal, Folk and Ambient elements incorporated into the soundscapes. “A Red Dawn” marks the beginning of this next chapter for Black Sea Of Trees, introducing this next album’s concept: the protagonist is chosen by god to overthrow an old kingdom in a spiritual revolution. It’s a narrative that is heavily influenced by the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, Akhenaten and his life’s journey.
Black Sea Of Trees bring to life their themes and concepts through dark atmospheric tones, strong full voiced melodies, falsetto and deep growls. With songs ranging from intense 8-minute long walls of sound to 3-minute atmospheric/acoustic passages, Black Sea Of Trees draw inspiration from the likes of Opeth, Katatonia, Cult Of Luna, Russian Circles, and Karnivool. A wide array of styles is entwined into the outfit’s distinctive and compelling sound.
Purchase “Cult Of The Sun” on Bandcamp: https://blackseaoftreesofficial.bandcamp.com/album/cult-of-the-sun
Tracklist:
01. Divinity
02. A Red Dawn
03. Servant to the Sun
04. Prophecy
05. Visions of a Crimson Moon
06. Cult of the Sun
07. Omen
08. Field of Reeds
09. Eclipse
10. The Dark Distance (Bonus Track)
Lineup:
Samuel Exton / Vocals and Guitar
Jan Schotting / Drums
Francesco Adami / Bass
Chris Schwinghamer / Lead Guitar