Zazen Sounds, run by V.P. Adept (leader of Acherontas), released last year a compilation of BLACK ALTAR – “Arcana of the Higher Principles” as limited Digi pack version which was sold out next day after its premiere.
Now, year later, Odium Records released its version of this material as limited to 300 copies jewel case cd and de luxe LP, thick gatefold, 180gsm heavy Black vinyl, limited to 250 copies with promo CD. Both Lp and cd will never be re-pressed.
“Arcana of the Higher Principles” is a compilation of tracks from the 3 splits: with Kirkebrann, Beastcraft and Varathron/Thornspawn. As a bonus, there is a new title composition specially recorded for this material, which is one of the most brutal in Black Altar’s discography.
Here is a link to listen to the whole compilation: https://youtu.be/JptsHZ7akfw
A total of 14 Unholy Black Metal opuses showing the development of Black Altar’s art during last years.
You can buy both versions at: https://odiumrecords.bandcamp.com or https://odiumrex.com/webshop
Tracklist:
Arcana of the Higher Principles (new song)
(from the split with KIRKEBRANN “Deus Inversus”, 2020)
2. Deus Inversus
3. Ancient Warlust
4. Outro
(from the split with BEASTCRAFT “Winds ov Decay”, 2017)
5. Intro
6. Tophet
7. Winds ov Decay
8 Pentagram Sacrifice (Beastcraft cover)
9. Outro
10. Tophet (industrialized by PreEmptive Strike 0.1)
(from the split with VARATHRON and THORNSPAWN, “Emissaries of the Darkened Call”, 2012)
11. Intro
12. Nighthunter
13. I’m Demon
14. Deep Cut into the Open Wound of Mankind
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