Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based Epic Doom Metal outfit Crypt Sermon published the official music video for the single “Thunder (Perfect Mind)” taken from their forthcoming album, “The Stygian Rose,” set to release on June 14, 2024 through Dark Descent Records. Watch the video through the YouTube player below:
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 metals 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 (Blood Incantation, Wayfarer) at Redwoods in Philadelphia. Although Rizk handled “Out Of The Garden” (2015) and “The Ruins Of Fading Light” (2019), the team captured the band’s multi-genre chaplet in a new light this time. Singles “Glimmers In The Underworld,” “Heavy Is The Crown Of Bone” and “Thunder (Perfect Mind)” are frighteningly effective in their [Neil] Kernon-esque production. At the same time, deep album tracks “Scrying Orb,” “Down In The Hollow” and “The Stygian Rose” cast long, mysterious shadows. Rizk summoned from Crypt Sermon the same big-stage sound producers Dave Jerden and Rick Rubin coaxed out of Alice In Chains and Trouble, respectively.
“We knew we wanted an aggressive sound,” singer Brooks Wilson says. “Like [Metallica’s] ‘Black’ album or [Queensrÿche’s] ‘Operation: Mindcrime’ with loud smashing rock drums. The guitars had to be aggressive and loud. The bass had to be tuned in more than on our previous albums. The bass had to be clean and deep. We were generally after a more clean, distinct, and audible production. ‘The Stygian Rose’ has way more depth than anything we’ve done before.”
Adorned with captivating artwork and featuring an enchanting (yet dark) lyrical concept by Wilson, this is Crypt Sermon’s level-up moment. Dive into “The Stygian Rose” and experience its rich rewards.
Dark Descent Records is proud to present the official video for Crypt Sermon’s “Heavy Is The Crown Of Bone,” the fourth track off the band’s new album “The Stygian Rose” due out June 14th, 2024, on CD/LP/CS and digital formats.
Pre-Order here:
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Tracklist:
01. Glimmers In The Underworld
02. Thunder (Perfect Mind)
03. Down In The Hollow
04. Heavy Is The Crown Of Bone
05. Scrying Orb
06. The Stygian Rose
Crypt Sermon, record release shows:
June 14 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
June 15 Washington, DC @ Pie Shop
Lineup:
Brooks Wilson / Vocals
Steve Jannson / Lead Guitar
Frank Chin / Rhythm Guitar
Matt Knox / Bass Guitar
Tanner Anderson / Synths
Enrique Sagarnaga / Drums
