Monday, July 14, 2008

Melechesh - Sphynx (2003)


The only thing better than blackened death metal is blackened death metal with folk influences. Fortunately, Melechesh fits the description. Hailing from Israel, Melechesh includes elements of Middle Eastern folk music and lyrics about ancient Sumerian history and mythology. And even better: they're not cheesy like other bands that try to use the Middle Eastern gimmick (Nile anyone?).

1) Of Mercury and Mercury
2) Secrets of Sumerian Sphynxology
3) Annunaki's Golden Thrones
4) Apkallu Counsel
5) Tablets of Fate
6) Triangular Tattvic Fate
7) The Arrival Ritual
8) Incendium Between Mirage and Time
9) Purifier of the Stars
10) Caravans to Ur

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