Black metal duo from Melbourne, Australia, SYLVAN AWE, present their second full length, 'Transcend'.
Formed in 2015, S. Callinan and A. Horsman forged their own path within the realms of black metal with their first album ‘Offering’.
Their sophomore release ‘Transcend’ presents a more focussed and mature sound. The duo honed their writing, recording and production skills resulting in a striking spectrum of sound and emotion.
Thematically, ‘Transcend’ is a gaze within, by means of a fierce focus to the betterment of oneself. An unrelenting drive for the development and kindling of the primordial spirit within.
At times triumphant and defiant, in others, alluring and unguarded, Sylvan Awe’s ‘Transcend’ sets to establish their sound with righteous vigour and steadfast resolve.
credits
released October 29, 2021
Stuart Callinan - Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Adrian Horsman - Drums, Synth
Songs and lyrics written by Stuart Callinan Sept / Nov 2020
Guitars and vocals recorded by Stuart Callinan @ Sunroom Studios VIC Nov 2020
Drums recorded @ Wolfenden Studio by Adrian Horsman on 20/3/21
Mixed and mastered by Adrian Horsman @ Wolfenden Studio May / June 2021
Original artwork by Tara Callinan. Digital art elements, design and layout by Robert Allen
SYLVAN AWE are proud to have our works released by Northern Silence Productions
*** Sylvan Awe are in no way a politically motivated and/or a political band. 'Transcend', thematically is generally focussed on self improvement, the will to strive, to open yourself and not be limited by the mundane, to attack life and it's struggles head on, a call for something more.. and that is relevant to any human being from absolutely any culture. These ideals are for the individual, whoever you may be and wherever you may come from. For us, Algiz represents that calling and is featured for that reason. We will not hide behind black metal. We will not tolerate ignorance. We promote the individuality of all peoples cultures and hope they remain as rich and unique as possible.
This album is just 100/100, like so many albums from mgla. How can a band hit the spot so many times? They are incredible. Thank you for accompanying me almost daily these days :) adrianradillo
Gaerea's first release of "Unsettling Whispers" was in 2018, and since, they dared define a "black metal" niche of their own, they dared to walk a new path and stir shit up a bit in the realm of BM, this album is a masterpiece and a milestone proving that it can be done, provided the band can pull it off, and they did, oh they did! Gloomy, dark, post-BM sludgy whatever, it's Gaerea, and this one belongs in my BC collection, the end. sachavonkarl74
La traversée du désert n'aura pas duré quarante jours mais quatre longues années...
Avec Панихида, Батюшка renaît enfin de ses cendres et, bien que désormais seul (ou plus exactement entouré de deux chanteurs), Христофор accomplit un miracle. Il s'inscrit dans la continuité de Литоургиiа avec un black metal orthodoxe qui nous convie ici à une cérémonie dédiée aux morts. Sa vision est englobante : les mélodies, la gravité et le silence font toucher le paradis ; l'agressivité est luciférienne. Jordan Vauvert