Fading Light - The Spell Of A New Dawn - CD/Vinyl

There is no art without suffering, without contradiction, without the abyss, and without the fear of the intangible. Behind FADING LIGHT lies expression on many levels. Thus, “The Spell Of A New Dawn” is not only a musical work but also features a visual dimension that, when combined with the music, creates something deeply compelling. Behind the project is Simon “Totleben” Bossert the founder and guitarist of Totengeflüster, who has already enjoyed great success with his former band, is best known for his captivating artwork and video animations for bands such as Powerwolf, Keep Of Kalessin, Night In Gales, and Nyktophobia… On “The Spell Of A New Dawn,” he brings these two worlds together so powerfully that each listen is equally uplifting and haunting. The symphonic black metal on “The Spell Of A New Dawn” draws its power not only from the music itself, but also from its numerous details. These include the soundscapes, which never feel contrived but are deliberately used to conjure images in the listener’s mind. At the same time, they bring the graphic artwork to life and allow the album to resonate in many different ways. The lyrics tell of seduction by false gods and of how easy it is for the seducers to weave their webs and prey on defenseless souls in a disoriented society that loses itself in the gloom of everyday life.