UnderWorld by Paulus
For over 30 years Canadian multi-instrumentalist and singer Paulus Kressman has written, recorded and toured underground black and death metal with bands such as Weapon, Rites Of Thy Degringolade, Demoncy and Incantation, among others. 2024 brings an entirely new dimension with 10 original tracks of ritual illuminations in the form of a full length manifestation titled "UnderWorld."
Ranging from triumphant dark neo-folk to ritualistic and martial ambient, PAULUS' music is shrouded in a sacred aura. Its apparent delicacy and simplicity and the naturalness with which the guitars intertwine in dazzling acoustic melodies conceal an uncommon emotional power. The circular structure of the songs is hypnotic, almost dreamy, perpetually poised between the materialistic world above and the spiritual world below. A dichotomy that PAULUS embraces, because one would not exist without the other.
Presented with the stunning cover painting by maestro Jaime Longa, may the spiritual trip be that of darkness to light and back again. Aeternum!
Tracklist
| 1. | UnderWorld | 2:06 |
| 2. | Presence | 2:29 |
| 3. | Dagda | 3:09 |
| 4. | Open Up the Gate | 3:22 |
| 5. | Spiritualis Architectus | 3:52 |
| 6. | The Living Grave | 3:03 |
| 7. | And To Each... A Lake Of Fire | 3:00 |
| 8. | Into The Pyre | 3:25 |
| 9. | The Fire In My Heart | 1:30 |
| 10. | UnderWorld (Reprisal) | 4:43 |
Credits
All tracks written, recorded and produced by PAULUS in Tilley Studios
Backing voice by S.P. Hache of Tithing
Mastered by Vincent M. Ippolito at Swift Road Studios
Cover art by Jamie Santiago Longa
Sigil and logo by Elijah Tamu
Layout by Francesco Gemelli
License
All rights reserved.
SMALL OFFERINGS aims to reignite the dark folk spirit still smoldering within hidden pockets of true believers. In a sorely lacking landscape of mundane music, we shall inject the sublime and profound back into the post-industrial underground. Elevate the spiritual, unite in burning passion, and leave Earthly concerns behind!