Sphynx (album)
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Sphynx is Melechesh
Melechesh
Melechesh is a Assyrian-Armenian black metal band that originated in Jerusalem. Ashmedi started the band as a solo project in 1993. In the following year, guitarist Moloch and drummer Lord Curse were added to the line-up...

's third full length album. The album presents the band's Mesopotamian/Sumer
Sumer
Sumer was a civilization and historical region in southern Mesopotamia, modern Iraq during the Chalcolithic and Early Bronze Age....

ian metal in a more aggressive and intricate manner. The CD version includes an enhanced multimedia section featuring a trip to the world of Melechesh
Melechesh
Melechesh is a Assyrian-Armenian black metal band that originated in Jerusalem. Ashmedi started the band as a solo project in 1993. In the following year, guitarist Moloch and drummer Lord Curse were added to the line-up...

 (lyrical overviews, wallpaper, photos, glossary of terms, and a videoclip for the track "Genies, Sorcerers and Mesopotamian Nights"). There is a guest appearance from Andy LaRocque
Andy LaRocque
Andy LaRocque is best known as a guitarist, songwriter, and occasional synth player for the band King Diamond.-Biography:...

 on the track "Purifier of the Stars".

The Limited LP version contains a cover of Celtic Frost
Celtic Frost
Celtic Frost was a metal band from Zürich, Switzerland. They are known for their heavy influence on the extreme metal genres. The group was first active from 1984 to 1993, and re-formed in 2001. Following Tom Gabriel Fischer's departure in 2008, Celtic Frost decided to break up again...

's "Babylon Fell".

Track listing

  • All Songs Written By Ashmedi, except where noted.
  1. "Of Mercury and Mercury" – 6:34
  2. "Secrets of Sumerian Sphynxology" – 5:33
  3. "Annunaki’s Golden Thrones" – 6:42
  4. "Apkallu Counsel" – 5:12 (Al'Hazred, Ashmedi, Moloch, Proscriptor)
  5. "Tablets of Fate" – 5:30
  6. "Triangular Tattvic Fire" – 4:29 (Ashmedi, Proscriptor)
  7. "The Arrival Ritual" – 5:48
  8. "Incendium Between Mirage and Time" – 5:48 (Al'Hazred, Ashmedi, Proscriptor)
  9. "Purifier of the Stars" – 4:42
  10. "Caravans to Ur
    Ur
    Ur was an important city-state in ancient Sumer located at the site of modern Tell el-Muqayyar in Iraq's Dhi Qar Governorate...

    " – 12:38

Personnel

  • Ashmedi: Lead Vocal, Lead, Rhythm & Acoustic Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion
  • Moloch: Lead & Rhythm Guitars
  • Al'Hazred: Bass, Backing Vocals
  • Proscriptor: Drums, Percussion
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