Ershetu – Xibalba LP

Ershetu – 'Xibalba' LP

Green & white galaxy effect vinyl edition in gatefold sleeve with 2 page insert poster & download code.

Cinematic music which merges epic, obscure and atmospheric Metal with the poignant dramaticism of film scores. The evocative debut album "Xibalba" - which focuses upon Mayan folklore – uses an interpretation of ideas from sacred text the Popol Vuh, not as a historical or ethnological lesson, but to vividly transport listeners into a tumultuous ancient world where Life & Death were perpetually intertwined.From an impeccable orchestral core swathed in folk instrumentation, the unmistakable impassioned singing and entranced chanting of Lars Nedland (BORKNAGAR, SOLEFALD) soars skyward before cascading down into an arid undertow of textural Black Metal guitars performed by Vindsval (BLUT AUS NORD, FORHIST). A uniquely expressive sound-world forged from ancient culture, modern creativity and idiosyncratic song craft – "Xibalba" is an intricate, emotive musical journey free of fixed stylistic boundaries.