Xibalba by Ershetu
ERSHETU was formed in 2021 by conceptualist/lyricist Void and composer Sacr to create cinematic music which merges epic, obscure and atmospheric Metal with the poignant dramaticism of film scores. Each forthcoming album from the project will explore conceptions of Death within a particular civilization or religion.
Evocative debut album "Xibalba" - which focuses upon Mayan folklore – uses an interpretation of ideas from sacred text the Popol Vuh, not as a historical or ethnological lesson, but to vividly transport listeners into a tumultuous ancient world where Life & Death were perpetually intertwined.
From an impeccable orchestral core swathed in folk instrumentation, the unmistakeable impassioned singing and entranced chanting of Lars Nedland (BORKNAGAR, SOLEFALD) soars skyward before cascading down into an arid undertow of textural Black Metal guitars performed by Vindsval (BLUT AUS NORD, FORHIST).
A uniquely expressive soundworld forged from ancient culture, modern creativity and idiosyncratic songcraft – "Xibalba" is an intricate, emotive musical journey free of fixed stylistic boundaries.
Tracklist
| 1. | Enter the Palace Of Masks | 4:25 |
| 2. | From Corn To Dust | 6:11 |
| 3. | The Place Of Fright | 8:23 |
| 4. | Cult Of The Snake God | 7:28 |
| 5. | Hollow Earth | 8:33 |
| 6. | Tunkuluchú | 7:57 |
Credits
Sacr - All Music & arrangements.
Void - Concept & lyrics.
Lars Are Nedland - Vocals.
Vindsval - Bass & additional guitars.
Intza Roca - Drums, percussions & xylo.
Guitars & bass recorded by V. at Earthsound studio.
Vocals recorded by L. at Mezzanine Studio.
Additional lyrics by J. Lyon.
Mixed by V. at Earthsound studio.
Mastered by Bruno Varea at Upload Studio.
Artwork and layout design by Maciej Kamuda.
License
All rights reserved.
ERSHETU was formed in 2021 by conceptualist/lyricist Void and composer Sacr to create cinematic music which merges epic, obscure and atmospheric Metal with the poignant dramaticism of film scores.
Each forthcoming album will explore the conceptions of Death within a particular civilization or religion. The debut album, which focuses upon the Mayan civilization, will be released in 2023.