Definitely a weird one coming up. From the song available those weird, wobbly riffs and murky production sound like something from an, eerie occult horror film. To be honest it sounds pretty fricking awesome and unique. Not far off some BTC stuff. If the album holds up to that this will be the one to beat this year.

https://skaphe.bandcamp.com/album/sk-phe-2

I enjoyed the first album from this project and now throw the guy from Misþyrming into the mix. I'm excited to hear this.

Can't remember the last time I wanted an album so much, all based on one 5ish minute song I think this may have superseded my want for the new Aluk Todolo.

^ Didn't see that coming.

Written by Guest on 19.01.2016 at 20:44

Can't remember the last time I wanted an album so much, all based on one 5ish minute song I think this may have superseded my want for the new Aluk Todolo.

ugh. According to their bandcamp the release date has been pushed to March 11.

Written by Neachy on 21.01.2016 at 20:26

ugh. According to their bandcamp the release date has been pushed to March 11.

What?! That's literally years away. Scoundrels.

On the upside here's a new track

Written by Guest on 21.01.2016 at 20:41

On the upside here's a new track

ah, the sweet nihilistic nectar

It has been released digitally today.

Written by Paz on 21.02.2016 at 21:57

It has been released digitally today.

Hot diggity damn!

Will listen to this tomorrow. It will be glorious.

It's ok.

Written by Guest on 22.02.2016 at 14:56

It's ok.

Just "ok"?

Written by Zap on 22.02.2016 at 14:57

Just "ok"?

Ok, as in "onbelievably kickass"

Written by Guest on 22.02.2016 at 14:59

Ok, as in "onbelievably kickass"

Ah, I see. That kind of "ok".

I thought maybe you had set your expectations a bit too high.

Written by Zap on 22.02.2016 at 15:01

Ah, I see. That kind of "ok".

I thought maybe you had set your expectations a bit too high.

They were pretty sky high. After two great songs though I didn't think they could fail.

Written by Guest on 22.02.2016 at 15:02

They were pretty sky high. After two great songs though I didn't think they could fail.

Those songs were great indeed. From what I remember they were pretty Arizmenda-esque so I'll definitely listen to the entire album at some point.

Written by Zap on 22.02.2016 at 15:06

Those songs were great indeed. From what I remember they were pretty Arizmenda-esque so I'll definitely listen to the entire album at some point.

Yeah it conjures up feelings of a few bands, all great. Never seems to be a clone of anything though.

Written by Guest on 22.02.2016 at 15:08

Yeah it conjures up feelings of a few bands, all great. Never seems to be a clone of anything though.

Oh, definitely. I just remember it as "that cool, weirdly named black metal thing with the great artwork that had some hints of Arizmenda"

Written by Zap on 22.02.2016 at 15:10

Oh, definitely. I just remember it as "that cool, weirdly named black metal thing with the great artwork that had some hints of Arizmenda"

That description alone would tickle my fancy any day of the week.

Wormlust comes to mind in terms of comparable sounds.

"Scaphism, also known as the boats,was an ancient Persian method of execution designed to inflict torturous death that was described by the Persians' archenemies,....

The intended victim was stripped naked and then firmly fastened within the interior space of two narrow rowing boats (or hollowed-out tree trunks) joined together one on top of the other with the head, hands and feet protruding. The condemned was forced to ingest milk and honey to the point of developing severe diarrhea, and more honey would be poured on him to attract insects, with special attention devoted to the eyes, ears, mouth, face, genitals, and anus. In some cases, the executioner would mix milk and honey and pour that mixture all over the victim. He would then be left to float on a stagnant pond or be exposed to the sun. The defenseless individual's feces accumulated within the container, attracting more insects which would eat and breed within the victim's exposed flesh, which?pursuant to interruption of the blood supply by burrowing insects?became increasingly gangrenous. The individual would lie naked, covered from head to toe in milk, honey, and his own feces. The feeding would be repeated each day in some cases to prolong the torture, so that fatal dehydration or starvation did not occur. Death, when it eventually occurred, was probably due to a combination of dehydration, starvation, and septic shock. Delirium would typically set in after a few days
In other recorded versions, the insects did not eat the person; biting and stinging insects such as wasps, which were attracted by the honey on the body, acted as the torture" wikipedi :S

It is a combination of wormlust and arizmenda. They went to a less "portal playing black metal " this time, but portal I would say is still an influence. Love the occasional melancholic tunes thrown into the mix.
An absolute killer of album. I didn;t expect them to mature their sound this much. For sure it is going to stay as one of the best BM records of 2016.

Fucking A+ BM album. Almost good enough to give a 10. Can't stop playing this shit. It finishes and I just throw it back on again

Written by Alex F on 23.02.2016 at 00:11

Fucking A+ BM album. Almost good enough to give a 10. Can't stop playing this shit. It finishes and I just throw it back on again

Same here. I've listened to it 10 times since I bought it last night.

Written by Neachy on 23.02.2016 at 03:41

Same here. I've listened to it 10 times since I bought it last night.

Figured this would be up your alley haha. I'm waiting to buy the LP version so I've just been streaming it, but I suspect somewhere between 5 and 10 full plays so far haha

Written by Alex F on 23.02.2016 at 06:41

I'm waiting to buy the LP version

Why do you wait? Buy it now! It looks gorgeous...

http://store.fallenempirerecords.com/product/skaphe-skaphe2-lp

Written by Guest on 23.02.2016 at 12:34

Don't get the hype :'/ Cover art is cool though!

Awww c'mon man! Why you gotta throw a wrench in our circlejerk? Get onboard the hype train!

Written by Paz on 23.02.2016 at 08:51

Why do you wait? Buy it now! It looks gorgeous...

http://store.fallenempirerecords.com/product/skaphe-skaphe2-lp

Oh shit, thanks Paz!! Got the translucent red version, and also went ahead and picked up that Darkspace I DLP. I always forget to check Fallen Empire for the physical releases

Cheers!

Shouldn't we change the release date to February 21st? It's available on vinyl and digitally since then. Only CD/CS premiere is delayed.

Well it's out, so yep. Change it I say.