album · August 26, 2016

Bloodshed Across the Empyrean Altar Beyond the Celestial Zenith

Inquisition

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A potent dose of cavernous black metal, Inquisition's 2016 offering is a relentless exploration of dark atmospheres and signature riffing.

• The album was recorded at various locations, including Miami, Florida, and mixed and mastered by Patrick Bruss at Hertz Studio in Białystok, Poland.
• "Bloodshed Across the Empyrean Altar Beyond the Celestial Zenith" reached number 15 on the US Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.
• The album's lyrical themes delve into esoteric, cosmic, and occult subjects, consistent with the band's established conceptual framework.

Inquisition is a Colombian-American black metal duo formed in Colombia in 1996, known for their distinctive sound that blends raw black metal with elements of thrash and death metal, often featuring Dagon's unique vocal style and intricate guitar riffs. At the time of "Bloodshed Across the Empyrean Altar...", Inquisition had already established themselves as a significant force in the black metal scene, with this album marking their fifth release on the respected Season of Mist label, further solidifying their unique sonic identity and dedicated following.