Ghosts of Atlantis - Riddles of the Sycophants (Digi-CD)

"Der plakative Bandname GHOSTS OF ATLANTIS verspricht ja schon ein Metal-Album mit symphonischer Ausrichtung: Fett ausproduzierte Songs und Pathos. Die Truppe aus Ipswich (unter anderem die Heimat von CRADLE OF FILTH) löst dieses Versprechen ein. Mix aus theatralischem Symphonic Metal, kompromissloser Death Metal-Härte und Black Metal-Gesang..." (www.bleeding4metal.de)

A beautifully inspired cinematic experience from start to finish. A masterclass in Symphonic Extreme Metal, mythology, and storytelling! After the heroic actions of the Atlantean people in 3.6.2.4, those lucky enough to escape the great floods, now wash ashore on a new land. Word has now spread across the lands and seas, of those that survived. Tales begin circulating of the survivors who have won favour with the gods. These riddles from Sycophants, cause great unrest, and set in motion chaos and destruction. Out of fear, the seal on Pandora’s box is removed in the hope of bringing some balance of power on earth. Meanwhile, the greed and desire of humanity, causes catastrophic consequences, bringing forth destruction so devastating, the Ghosts Of Atlantis travel to the Three Pillars once again, to open a portal. Riddles Of Sycophants is a collection of stories featuring many known, and lesser-known characters from across different mythologies. The tales within the album take inspiration from various nations’ folklore...