Melechesh - Sphynx

Sphynx album cover
8.2 | 182 votes |
Band
Melechesh
Style
Melodic black metal, Oriental folk metal
Release date
2003
Owners
240 have it
27 want it
1 trades it
Tracklist
01. Of Mercury And Mercury
02. Secrets Of Sumerian Sphynxology
03. Annunaki's Golden Thrones
04. Apkallu Counsel
05. Tablets Of Fate
06. Triangular Tattvic Fire
07. The Arrival Ritual
08. Incendium Between Mirage And Time
09. Purifier Of The Stars
10. Caravans To Ur
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Rating:
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Ever wondered what were our common fathers listening to? Well, one band took the burden to wonder and they came up with something intriguing: Mesopotamian Metal! The Israel-based combo Melechesh worked hard to bring Mesopotamia and Sumeria back to life through their latest effort, "Sphynx". Ashmedi [guitars, lead vocals], Moloch [guitars], Al'Hazred [bass, vocals] and Proscriptor [drums, percussions, vocals] are back in full force with a savvy blend of Black Metal and long gone Eastern Folk, prepare thyself for something rare and rich.

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published 27.10.2004 | Comments ( 2 )
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Vikcen
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19.11.2010 - 02:34
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Vikcen
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Oh yeah, this is good metal!
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14.09.2011 - 20:52
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Fuck yeah l!
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Beware the Shadows of Dusk
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X-Ray Rod
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07.11.2018 - 00:00
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This still is so deliciously charming and warm. Traits that you almost NEVER find in black metal. Then again, the outside influences are mostly behidn that but still... It's been aeons since I gave this album (and the band in general) a proper listening. Loved it so much today.

Of Mercury And Mercury is one of the best openings from 2000s black metal.
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Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29
Like you could kiss my ass

Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49
Rod, let me love you.

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F3ynman
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13.09.2022 - 17:21
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Osmose Productions really have a thing for thrash-inspired black metal, eh? Immortal, Absu, Melechesh...

Anyway, I really like this style! Heaviness of death metal, speed and badass riffing of thrash, vocals and atmosphere of black metal - perfect combo of extreme metal
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17.05.2025 - 00:40

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One of my favorite black metal albums and I have to say the drumming might be the unsung hero here. Obviously the riffage and vocals create an awesome atmosphere but the drumming is always on point and interesting.
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And when I'm lying in my bed
I think about life
And I think about death
And neither one particularly appeals to me
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17.05.2025 - 00:46
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Written by Ryanm123 on 17.05.2025 at 00:40

One of my favorite black metal albums and I have to say the drumming might be the unsung hero here. Obviously the riffage and vocals create an awesome atmosphere but the drumming is always on point and interesting.

yeah this one has Proscriptor McGovern as drummer, the guy who was too fast for Slayer
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25.05.2025 - 10:45
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Not as impactful as Emissaries but still very powerful
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20.06.2025 - 20:47
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Got to listen to more of their stuffs. This was really good. A very unique listen.
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Leeches everywhere.
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Written by tintinb on 20.06.2025 at 20:47

Got to listen to more of their stuffs. This was really good. A very unique listen.

This is a great band and if you like this album then I especially recommend Emissaries.
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21.06.2025 - 02:43
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Written by AndyMetalFreak on 20.06.2025 at 21:51

Written by tintinb on 20.06.2025 at 20:47

Got to listen to more of their stuffs. This was really good. A very unique listen.

This is a great band and if you like this album then I especially recommend Emissaries.

Thanks Andy, will definitely listen to it .
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10.05.2026 - 19:22
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My personal Top 3 songs from the album:

Secrets Of Sumerian Sphynxology
Triangular Tattvic Fire
Purifier Of The Stars
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