Oooh

My anticipation for this is certainly high

I'll be waiting.

WE GOING BACK TO ZION BOYS.

Written by mz on 20.09.2024 at 00:15

Oooh

Aaah

I haven't delved too far into their discog as I'd like, but III was a huge step down compared to II for me. I hope they bring back the magic with this one.

Do I detect a crustier sound to 'When Even The Ground is Hostile'?

Yeah, no post-metal in dat track ^^

Tbh I liked the sound of their previous records better. But maybe it was their intent to sound harsher on that one idk

Written by MadHatter on 24.09.2024 at 09:49

Tbh I liked the sound of their previous records better. But maybe it was their intent to sound harsher on that one idk

It's probably an indication of the lyrical theme they're using for this chapter of the quadrilogy.

I love this band, but I never read lyrics, and can rarely hear them, so I've no idea what the whole Suns of Perdition story is about to be honest.

Has anyone else taken the time to read through it all, and can provide the lazy ones (like myself) a summary?

Written by gavdann on 24.09.2024 at 17:17

Has anyone else taken the time to read through it all, and can provide the lazy ones (like myself) a summary?

I've never tried to combine it into a cohesive story per se, and not sure if there is one, even. Rather, in each record, they describe different facets of whatever the topic of the record happens to be.
Suns I is about war and its extremes. The most destructive weapon, the biggest and deadliest battle in history, the most inhumane warfare and atrocities committed in the name of war.
Suns II is philosophical, and is very eschatological. How, on one side, our basic motives such as will to survive and greed, and on the other hand - our technological advancements, the power structures and ideological structures that we've managed to build, combined lead us to our demise.
Suns III is kind of spiritual, in a way that it tries to glance over the veil of our real world and our current predicament. Like, what is beyond all that, and how whatever we're doing here - war, destruction, pain and suffering - affects it. And at the same time it's the most personal record - in the sense that, compared to other records that discuss society, it raises questions of personal choice, will, and soul. What can, and on the other hand - what *will* a person do in these circumstances. The ones that we've created for ourselves.

I suspect that Suns IV is going to be all of that but painted in absolutely merciless nihilistic black.

2nd single:

This is shaping to be the AotY material already.

Written by Paz on 16.10.2024 at 21:58

2nd single:

I actually remembered that they played this song live last year. It was amazing also back then.

Wow! Occam's Razor is exceptional. Even better than When Even the Ground is Hostile.

This is shaping up to be an exceptional final installment of the Suns quadrilogy.

I still can't get over that they'll be supporting Kanonenfieber instead of playing a full headline show next month.

Between this, the new mitochondrion and the black metal record from Cloven, it seems that Canada is dominating quality extreme metal this year.

Big thanks to Eisenwald for an early album stream:

Tried to collect my thoughts since the premiere. This was my most anticipated album this year.
And it's just... cathartic. Overwhelming. Each song is absolutely monstrous. When you think it can't get better or more intense, it does. The sound might be harsher, but their ideas are definitely well thought out and polished. The amount of love and effort they've put is crazy. Everyone's performance is sublime, the guys left everything they had in it. And as if that wasn't enough, it's definitely lyrics/narrative focused.
And here I thought their previous ones were masterpieces.
I guess this is their final form. It doesn't get better than that. This is going to be very hard to beat. Unless they pivot to something else, I don't know if it will be even possible at all. And yes, to me personally nothing beats it this year, by very, very far.

I’ve never listened to this band, but you make me want to. I feel like I can’t start with this album though so I’m gonna save it for a rainy day

Written by Vellichor on 22.11.2024 at 05:06

I’ve never listened to this band, but you make me want to. I feel like I can’t start with this album though so I’m gonna save it for a rainy day

I've just started listening to this album now, but the three previous Suns Of Perdition albums from them are all outstanding releases, and exhibited a really impressive evolution from black metal to more of a post-black sound while maintaining the same excellent quality - I can fully recommend working through all of them when you find the time. I'm excited by the comments above that this album veers back more towards black metal, but they're so adept across the whole spectrum I've heard from them so far, I'm confident whatever they've served up here will fully deliveer

On first listens, I'd agree it's gone further back towards black metal compared with Part 3. I'd say this didn't capture me on first listen quite in the way Parts 2 and 3 did, but I do like it a lot, and To Shadow Zion is an epic album closer

This is top tier excellence right here.

Instrumentally speaking, themes from Suns Chapters I-III crop up throughout, so it sounds like a perfect summation of the three preceding albums. Yet again, it has a wonderful flow and the usual Panzerfaust foreboding atmosphere. As with all of the Suns albums it sounds like a proper, planned out album, not just a collection of songs.

After three listens this is already a 9. It will probably be a 10, as it has more instant replayability for me than Chapter III did, which is my least favourite.

I can't wait to see these guys live in London on Tuesday. I'll be down the front, transfixed for the duration.

Written by gavdann on 22.11.2024 at 13:04

This is top tier excellence right here.

Instrumentally speaking, themes from Suns Chapters I-III crop up throughout, so it sounds like a perfect summation of the three preceding albums. Yet again, it has a wonderful flow and the usual Panzerfaust foreboding atmosphere. As with all of the Suns albums it sounds like a proper, planned out album, not just a collection of songs.

After three listens this is already a 9. It will probably be a 10, as it has more instant replayability for me than Chapter III did, which is my least favourite.

I can't wait to see these guys live in London on Tuesday. I'll be down the front, transfixed for the duration.

This has been one of my most anticipated releases all year, and now you've made me want to listen to this even more! The funny thing is III used to be my least favorite until earlier this year and something just clicked, now it's become my favorite. The Suns Of Perdition saga has yet to disappoint me yet so I'm guessing I'll like this one just as much as the others.

Definitely a pleasant listen, but I think something's missing. Last track is standing out.

This is definitely a fitting finale for the 4 part Perdition series as it contains a blend of each of the previous 3 albums rolled together into one. It's exceedingly well crafted and their phenomenal dense and apocalyptic soundscape remains unmatched. I'm not sure if I'd call this one the crowning Jewell in their discography just yet, in time it soon could well prove to be, if the last 2 tracks are anything to go by.

I’ve not commented on anything for a while on this site, for no specific reason. But after listening to this album, I once again felt the urge to share my thoughts on an album, because this is fantastic. It rose above all of my expectations. I’ve heard the last two albums In the saga, and must admit that even though I enjoy those records, I was never really blown away. But this album is by far the best thing I’ve ever heard from Panzerfaust. The riffs are absolutely infernal.

This, ladies and gentlemen is the sound of hell 🔥


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This does not reach the highs of I and II, but still manages to be probably the best black metal record of the year. Amazing from the start to end.

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Vicious Canadien black metal that challenges the norms of the genre. These guys have been on a tear for many years, and their Suns of Perdition series is a true highlight. I’m floored at how little attention these guys get.

My first 10 this year. Just awesome