Obstacle of Affliction
Outstanding split release which then evolves into a excellent collaboration between two great bands. The vinyl pressing does not fail these musicians work.
Favorite track: AMIENSUS / OAK PANTHEON - Tanequil.
The alliance of CASUS BELLI MUSICA and BEVERINA proudly re-releases a joint work of talented American bands AMIENSUS and OAK PANTHEON on vinyl. The bands’ music is at the interface of atmospheric black metal, progressive black metal and post-metal.
The re-release consists of two split-albums dated, correspondingly, 2013 and 2018. The release has a common title “Gathering I & II”.
“Gathering I” began back in early 2013. OAK PANTHEON reached out to AMIENSUS after the first AMIENSUS’ album “Restoration” was released. Finding similarities with music, interests, and hobbies, both bands formed a friendship, and after a short time decided that a split would be a great idea. The result was an extremely well received and highly touted first split, titled Gathering. The title was chosen because of the bond and symbolism of both bands. Five years later, and a few albums between for each band, AMIENSUS and OAK PANTHEON set out to not only create another split, but create its first song together. Over time, the friendships grew, and the musicians evolved, to create an ever more impressive “Gathering II” featuring a track from both bands and a collaboration track written together.
credits
released May 1, 2019
Gathering I
Amiensus «Arise»
James Benson: Vocals
Aaron McKinney: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Joe Waller: Electric Guitar, Vocals, Drums
Zack Morgenthaler: Keyboards
D. Todd Farnham; Bass
Written by Joe Waller, James Benson, Aaron Mckinney,
Zack Morgenthaler, and D. Todd Farnham
Produced by Joe Waller and Zack Morgenthaler
Mixed/mastered by ARSAFES
Oak Pantheon «A Gathering»
Tanner Swenson - Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Drums
Sami Sati - Guitars, Vocals
Sean Golyer - Recording, Mixing
Written, Performed, and Produced by Oak Pantheon
Mastered by ARSAFES
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Gathering II
Tanner Swenson - Guitar & Vocals (A Demonstration, Tanequil)
Sami Sati - Vocals (A Demonstration, Tanequil)
James Benson - Vocals (Tanequil, Now Enters Dusk);
Guitar (Now Enters Dusk, Tanequil)
Alec Rozsa - Keyboard & Guitar (Now Enters Dusk)
Todd Farnham - Bass
Chris Piette - Drums
supported by 14 fans who also own “Gathering I & II LP (2019)”
This is my favorite metal album of all time. The only bad thing is that the vocals are somewhat buried in the mix. Otherwise, the record perfectly blends a mix of metal genres with excellent songcraft. A record you'll listen to again and again. The Real Nick House
supported by 13 fans who also own “Gathering I & II LP (2019)”
I hear a clear Enslaved vibe, tastefully complemented with echoes from the new wave of north americana prog death, which might not even be a thing. unidual
supported by 12 fans who also own “Gathering I & II LP (2019)”
Why did it take me so long to find these guys? Apocalyptic dark folk visions of nature wiping clean the ugly stain of humanity from her infinite beauty...what's not to love? The ritualistic repetitive droning and chanted vocal elements remind me powerfully of what I used to like best about Current 93. Deeply moving. Dave Aftandilian