Nov 07, 2011 it didnt hit me over the head at any particular instant. Released on cd in 2011 by 20 buck spin and osmose productions. Mournful congregation exemplify this rather well with their discography, and while the consistency is proving its worth, the boundary that is genre is starting to slowly cripple the quality of work. Australias mournful congregation has been quiet for a while, but their new ep, concrescence of the sophia, shows that it was worth the wait. Mournful congregation the incubus of karma 2xlp 20 buck spin.
Check out the book of kings by mournful congregation on amazon music. This collective release, entitled the unspoken hymns, features five tracks previously only available via a limitededition run vinylonly splits mournful. This summary of the book of 1 kings provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 kings. May 14, 2016 now as they prepare to record their fifth studio album, the followup to 2011s the book of kings, mournful congregation are scheduled for three rare and exclusive australian appearances before returning to the usa in august to headline the inaugural migration festival in olympia, washington. For the past 25 years, the australian heavies have been perfecting their plodding take on doom metals slower, darker, dirgeier cousin. Youll find few fans of funeral doom or extreme metal in general who would argue against the claim that two of 2011s finest releases came from mournful congregation and loss, in the forms of the book of kings and despond, respectively of course, those two bands have connections that date back years most notably to the essential and ultrarare four burials fourway split, which. The incubus of karma, the fifth full length album from mournful congregation will be released on 23rd march 2018. Taking place at bald faced stag hotel on may 14th, 2016, you can find more ticket and event information, lineup, artists, set times and extra show dates online. The book of kings moves slowly, but not at an unnaturally glacial paceit is refined and thoughtful. Unspoken hymns, by mournful congregation midheaven mailorder. Mournful congregation the incubus of karma dlp black vinyl, gatefold double lp of the new fifth full length album from mournful congregation. Links are also given for mournful congregation, weird truth productions, 20 buck spin, osmose productions and ostra records.
The book of kings lp colored vinyl album used record. The production is thick and inviting, and is by far the best part of the book of kings. Buy mournful congregation tickets, nsw 2016 moshtix. Jan 20, 2015 direct links are provided to purchase the album on cd, vinyl and digital format. A morbid pageantry of our kings facade knelt before the sire, clasped in hand the jewel soma is the teardrop of agni the winding chambers, a portrayal of royalty. Us customers order through 20 buck spin euro customers order through osmose mournful congregation the book of kings cassette. Find mournful congregation discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Nov 08, 2011 check out the book of kings by mournful congregation on amazon music. Mournful congregation the book of kings 2018, digipak. Mournful congregationthe monad of creation shirt old school funeral doom winter jacket funeral doom vest leather, wip mournful congregation book. Concrescence of the sophia opens with its morethan20minute title track, where the weight of all waters, and the mass of all stars exacts a heavy toll in the timeless pursuit of mystical knowledge.
All mournful congregation merch and music is available from the cave distro. Mournful congregation the book of kings encyclopaedia. It was lauded by many as the doom release of the year, and appeared on many best of 2011 lists. Now all previous fulllength albums by the band has been made available on the 20 buck spin bandcamp. Mournful congregation the book of kings releases discogs. Australian metal underground distribution since 1666. Mournful congregationthe book of kings, the june frost, tears from a grieving heart cassette package. Listen to your favorite songs from the book of kings by mournful congregation now. First demo and first 7 on lp plus some rare unreleased material recorded between 95 97. Mournful congregation hath seen fit to wake once more and bequeath to thee, feeble mortal, two new effigies of chiseled white marble doom upon which, souls torn asunder, the passed are reverently consecrated. Having begun the year with mournful congregation, 20 buck spin now sees fit to bookend the 2018 campaign with this gorgeous vinyl edition of the book of kings. This south australian doom metal band has been the brainchild of the great righteous destroyer since its inception in 1993, and is currently backed up by other south australian musicians. Stream mournful congregation concrescence of the sophia. Elemental on rising of yogsothoth tribute to thergothon 2xcd, solitude productions.
More than six years have passed since the release of mournful congregations regal fourth fulllength, the book of kings. Mournful congregation lyrics the book of kings 2011 album. Book of kings, but with the track concrescence of the sophia. Mournful congregation rare tracks collection to be. Since that time the band made several trips to the us and europe and released a minialbum conrcrescence of the sophia, increasing their reputation as the pinnacle of extremefuneral doom and one of the most influential bands in the entire genre. The music revolves around melodies on electric andor acoustic guitar and is further characterised by minimal drums, deep growled and whispered vocals. Mournful congregation the book of kings references discogs.
In 2018 mournful congregation dropped their first album in more than six years, the incubus of karma. Mournful congregation is a funeral doom metal band from adelaide, south australia, australia which was founded in. A morbid pageantry of our kings facade knelt before the sire, clasped in hand the jewel soma is the teardrop of agni t. It is difficult to ascribe diversity to funeral doom genre in general, especially when the action unfolds over only four tracks consuming nearly 80 minutes. The unspoken hymns by mournful congregation, released 20 september 2011 1. The book of kings gift given by mournful congregation. Moshtix is an industry leading ga ticketing provider specialising in live music and entertainment events.
Mournful congregation concrescence of the sophia music. Mournful congregation are honoured to finally return to europe in 20, spreading their plague of death, doom and depression as far and wide as possible. The book of kings by mournful congregation on amazon music. Of the sophia, to coincide with a small handful of very rare stateside. More than 6 years have passed since the release of the book of kings, the regal 4th full length album from australias. Mournful congregation the june frost 2011s massive the book of kings was the album that moved mournful congregation beyond their status as a cult funeral doom band from australia. It doesnt feature furious screaming or harsh grunts. Mar 07, 2018 hear mournful congregations whispering spiritscapes at decibel at this location. The book of kings, followed in november 2011 via obsidian records. With mournful congregations fourth studio album, the book of kings, set for a november release on 20 buck spin, the label presents the unspoken hymns, a compilation of mournful congregation tracks previously released on limitedrun, vinylonly splits with likeminded, respected funeral doomers worship, stabat mater and stone wings. Mournful congregation official mournful congregation website. Mournful congregation concrescence of the sophia amazon. Buy and sell your event tickets with moshtix buy mournful congregation tickets for 2016 at moshtix.
Show all release groups instead, or show various artists release groups. Music profile for mournful congregation, formed september 1993. Thy vessel emptied no longer this temple a master through blood relieved is soul retrieved immanence of eternity false promise of mythologie. The june frost by mournful congregation album, funeral.
More than 6 years have passed since the release of the book of kings, the regal 4th full length album from australias stone pillar of funereal dirge, mournful congregation. Mournful congregation silence of the passed lyrics. I am including suites and multipart songs as one song. Links are also given for mournful congregation, weird truth productions, 20. Mournful congregation are one of the most unique bands one would have the pleasure of hearing funeral doom is not known for its diversity, and even though the obvious characteristics of the subgenre apply to the band, such as wallowing tempos and despondent atmosphere, mournful congregations approach is hardly expected. Mournful congregation rare tracks collection to be released. Mournful congregation the book of kings cdenglish cat. Furthermore, mournful congregation dont rely on the traditional tools of metal to achieve aural or emotional gravity. Mournful congregation is a funeral doom metal band from adelaide, south australia, australia which was founded in 1993, and has included members of chalice, cauldron black ram and esoteric.
Its rare that a band can pull off such a dense, long song without overstaying their welcome, but mournful congregation pull it off gracefully. Available in s, xl, xxl tshirt or s, m girlie fruit of the loom brand. Mournful congregation the book of kings lyrics genius. Mournful congregation lyrics the book of kings 2011. View all records by mournful congregation for sale on cdandlp in lp, cd, 12inch, 7inch format. Mournful congregation is a funeral doom metal band from adelaide, australia, founded in 1993. Find mournful congregation discography, albums and singles on allmusic. A collection of long out of print material from australian funeral doom icons, mournful congregation will be released on september 20th in north america via 20 buck spin. I have been compiling a list of prog metal epics at least 15 minutes for a while now.
On the australian and european tour, mournful congregation had a 5member lineup, adding two session members one guitarist and one bassist, bringing forth a three guitar lineup. The book of kings by mournful congregation, released 22 july 2014 1. Mournful congregation the book of kings 2xlp 20 buck spin. A gatefold 2xlp featuring the original artwork and accented with metallic bronze print and a beautiful fullsized 12 page booklet. Mournful congregation music, videos, stats, and photos.
Elemental thergothon cover a compilation of rare ep and single tracks recorded over a 10 year period. Now as they prepare to record their fifth studio album, the followup to 2011s the book of kings, mournful congregation are scheduled for three rare and exclusive australian appearances before returning to the usa in august to headline the inaugural migration festival. The cave australian metal underground distribution since 1666. The book of kings lyrics belongs on the album the book of kings. Mournful congregation are planning to visit these shores soon, so having a us label to release the book of kings was imperative. Hear mournful congregations whispering spiritscapes at decibel at this location. It didnt hit me over the head at any particular instant. Mournful congregation have thrown musicianship and songwriting out the window here, and are putting all of their collective eggs into the atmosphere basket. Mournful congregation the book of kings 2011 full album. The incubus of karma will see release on march 23rd, on 2xlp, cd, cassette, and digital formats, with 20 buck spin handling the record in north america, with osmose productions releasing it in europe, and weird truth productions handling the release for asia. Formed in 1993 for the purpose of creating and delivering extreme doom metal upon this earth. Its got only two songs on it, but the title track is over 20 minutes long, so purchasers need not feel robbed. Mournful congregation is a funeral doom metal band from adelaide, south australia, australia which was founded in 1993, and has included members of chalice, cauldron black ram and esoteric history.
Preorde rs can be made for lp and cd in europe through osmose productions, in the us through 20 buck spin and in australia through the cave distro. Available in s, xl, xxl tshirt or s, m girlie fruit of the loom brand 2 colour front and back printed design. See the full the book of kings lyrics from mournful congregation. Direct links are provided to purchase the album on cd, vinyl and digital format.
Any promoters interested in booking mournful congregation between the dates of april 19 and may 9 should contact. Mournful congregation the book of kings 2012, vinyl discogs. Australian funeral doom band mournful congregations new album the book of kings is beautiful and surreal. Long awaited 2014 ep release from the australian metal band. Elemental on rising of yogsothoth tribute to thergothon 2xcd, solitude productions similar artists. Mournful congregation merch collection tshirts, battlejackets and. Includes download delivered via email upon official release of the album on march 23rd. Mar 07, 2018 mournful congregation is a funeral doom metal band from adelaide, australia, founded in 1993.
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