Swiss avant-garde extreme metal act TRIPTYKON are announcing the highly anticipated release of their “Requiem” opus for May 15th, 2020 via Prowling Death Records / Century Media Records worldwide.
“Requiem (Live at Roadburn 2019)” marks the exceptional conclusion of a project over 30 years in the making: The legendary Celtic Frost/Triptykon “Requiem” performed for the first time in its entirety and with full classical orchestration by the Dutch Metropole Orkest.
“Requiem” (46:00 min.) constitutes three chapters:
1. “Rex Irae” (06:34 min.) (First appeared on 1987’s “Into The Pandemonium” album by Celtic Frost)
2. “Grave Eternal” (32:28 min.) (Newly written middle part)
3. “Winter” (06:54 min.) (First appeared on 2006’s “Monotheist” album by Celtic Frost)
A preview teaser clip for the release can be seen here:
Triptykon with the Metropole Orkest – “Requiem (Live at Roadburn 2019)” is available for pre-order in its various formats starting today here. Or order directly from CM Distro Europe here!
Triptykon – Requiem Line-Up:
Tom Gabriel Warrior – voice, guitar
Hannes Grossmann – drums, percussion
Vanja Slajh – bass, vocals
V. Santura – guitar, vocals
Special Guest:
Safa Heraghi – Requiem live co-lead vocalist