He's officially one of the two vocalists for Mephorash the other original vocalist Mashkelah M'Ralaa (Oskar Myrberg). Although N. Tengner were one of the four guest vocalists used on their 3rd album 1557: Rites Of Nullification.
Since Mephorash started 2010 in Uppsala, Sweden although the 3 original members remain. There’s been a bunch of different members within the band especially drummers and bass players have come and gone. Some of them were just live musicians for the band.
Besides these 3 releases the band has 2 other full-length albums in their discography. The debut album Death Awakens (2011) and the follow-up Chalice Of Thagirion (2013) both released by Grom Records and only available on CD. I actually only listened to them once through Spotify (yeah naughty me I know...) and from what I remember they sounded great especially the 2nd album.
In 2013 a split 10” with the North American band Ashencult called Opus Serpens was released. Mephorash does one great song that's approx 9,5 minutes long called Atramentous Ungod Aspect have to hunt down a copy of that one someday because the song is fucking amazing.
Actually wasn’t aware of Mephorash's music until they got signed with Shadow Records. Know I'm repeating myself but so many quality titles has been released since Marcus Tena reappeared in the scene and resurrected his legendary record company.
There's too many to mention them all. But will say that I think both Mephorash and Voodus have the potential to become huge. Shadow Records will have to promote the hell out of them because they do deserve to reach their full potential as bands. Also make sure to grab those vinyls now while they're still available! Because they are usually limited to 500 copies.
Anyway lets get into the ones in this post finally. Like I mentioned earlier on the 1557: Rites Of Nullification record they use 4 different guest vocalists:
N. Tengner on the opening song Riphyon - The Tree Of Assiyah Putrescent.
The Greek K. Koudousnes from Serpent Noir among others on the 3rd song Cheidolun - Breaking The Blade Of Beriah.
On the last one Berberioth - Vandalising the Throne Of Atziluth they have the the Italian called Omega A.D. aka. Thorns the drummer from Blut aus Nord a man of MANY bands.
Also Deacon. D or Walter Tölg like many of these guest vocalists another man of MANY bands gets credits for additional vocals.
Altogether a brilliant record the songs are 9.5 to almost 12 min long and it's a 42.5 min great ride. Instead of me trying to mention any bands that sounds similar to Mephorash I urge anyone into Black Metal to check out this amazing album.
I will also say that their inspiration isn't looking backwards they look forward and this is where new Black Metal should strive to sound like.
The EP Sfaíra Ti̱s Fo̱tiás originally released just a few weeks before the album in August of 2015 on a 10" vinyl limited to 300 copies by Hell Attacks Productions. Like the album its sound is very impressive by the young members of Mephorash that were about 21 years old at the time of the release. Sure young age and excellent Black Metal isn't a new phenomena within the scene I mean just look at the 90's.
What I want to get to is that it sounds very "mature" something that a band with a 20+ year old career could do. Sfaíra Ti̱s Fo̱tiás is absolute greatness and a most have in any collection just like the album.
But I saved the best for last...
Should The Third Woe have a place on my already published 12 best releases of 2018 list? Well yes and no. With just 2 songs it’s hard to compete with albums, sure the Unanimated EP made it on there with just 4 songs. It also didn't help that the competition was murder last year in terms of quality releases.
I actually don't own a ton of 7" vinyls if it isn't something really spectacular or favorite bands like Marduk, Darkthrone, Isengard, Dismember etc. to name a few. But I also collect vinyls by those bands.
So for me to buy a 7" from a rather unknown band is in my world a big deal. It also gives you a perspective how good I think that Mephorash are.
The band is really in their prime right now and I really expect them to release a crushing album on April the 18th called Shem Ha Mephorash on Shadow Records. I already pre-ordered my copy at the Helter Skelter bandcamp
It's been announced that it will be a 2 x LP release (CD, cassette & digital also of course) with 8 songs done in 74 minutes. One song is available for streaming (download if you pre-ordered) I'm struggling with not doing that because I want it physically in my hands.
The song 777: Third Woe from the 7" is on the album and it's an indication that it will be one hell of a record. In the meanwhile get these releases!
Update 190303
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A a new promo video from the upcoming Mephorash album Shem Ha Mephorash has been released it's called Sanguinem. It sounds absolutely amazing! Can't wait for the album release in about 1.5 month.
Support the band and Shadow Records by pre-ordering it over at the Helter Skelter bandcamp also enjoy!
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