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Gelidae Mortis Imago

by NOCTU

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Dave Aftandilian
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Dave Aftandilian Listening to Noctu feels like slowly slipping below the surface of the ocean. You open your mouth to scream, bubbles escape, and saltwater fills your burning lungs. Cold, dead fingers grasp your ankles and pull you deeper, deeper into the inky black abyss. Noctu’s keyboard focus really gives this album a lovely creepy, haunted feel.
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tr_🇺🇦 Cinematic blackened funeral doom. Purposefully murky. Impossible to put down. Fascinating and obviously put together with lots of care. Perfect for the credits of that horror movie you'll hopefully never see: Doctor Satan's weaponized dolphin with two arms is still out there. Creeping up on his prey in a handstand... Check out their countrymen "The Undergrave Experience", too. I give this 4.7 out of 5 verys on the scale of scariness. Favorite track: Fitte Tenebre (Le Radici Dell' Inferno).
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  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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      $4.99 USD  or more

     

  • T-Shirt/Apparel + Digital Album

    We couldn't resist offering a zipped hoodie version with this amazing artwork and excellent colours for the sleeves that retain the essence of it all. This one has improved sizes and moreover a silver coated metal zipper to boot, so it should be exceptional and well worth your money.

    It is better to order more than one product to save on shipping costs. Orders of over 1 kg will be automatically upgraded to DHL/UPS Express shipping method.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Gelidae Mortis Imago via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $39.99 USD or more 

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Here's a low-priced combo for the box sets of both these doom bands. They have the same CDs that are available in the regular version, with their described effects, as well as the same exclusive items of each. OAK play beautiful atmospheric death/doom metal and you can check out their music here if you're still unaware - oakdoom.bandcamp.com

    Registered worldwide shipping is only 5.99 euros. Orders of 1 kg or more will be automatically upgraded to DHL/UPS Express shipping method.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Gelidae Mortis Imago via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $34.99 USD or more 

     

  • T-Shirt/Apparel + Digital Album

    We couldn't pass up the opportunity to use this excellent artwork to make long sleeves as well. These are comfortable, improved sizes with thick 100% cotton material. The sleeves in particular go beautifully with the album artwork and also the bleak essence of the music.

    It is better to order more than one product to save on shipping costs. Orders of over 1 kg will be automatically upgraded to DHL/UPS Express shipping method.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Gelidae Mortis Imago via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $29.99 USD or more 

     

  • T-Shirt/Apparel + Digital Album

    Here's the gorgeous album artwork T-shirt in all its glory. You can't go wrong with an artwork like that. It's a sufficiently large and elegant print on 100% extra thick cotton T-shirt.

    Registered worldwide shipping is only 5.99 euros. Orders of 1 kg or more will be automatically upgraded to DHL/UPS Express shipping method.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Gelidae Mortis Imago via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $16.99 USD or more 

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    We couldn't think of a better band than NOCTU playing funeral doom music to try out new things such as the floral fragrance effect on digipaks. Indeed, as you consume their music you can detect traces of flowers that are usually showered upon tombs. It's a rare thing for sure.

    The CDs are shipped worldwide via registered airmail with tracking. It is better to order more than one product to save on shipping costs. Bigger orders are automatically upgraded to DHL/UPS Express shipping method.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Gelidae Mortis Imago via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $9.99 USD or more 

     

  • NOCTU Autographed silver-embossed CD Box Set (Limited to 40)
    Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    This is a limited edition CD box set of the latest full length of NOCTU containing some exclusive items and comes with silver embossed logos and text. Each of the box comes packed with these high quality items -

    ► 8-Panel Digipak CD with Floral Fragrance
    ► Autographed card signed by Noctu
    ► A3 size poster of the brilliant and highly detailed artwork
    ► Album artwork coaster
    ► Silver logo patch
    ► Silver album artwork sticker

    Includes unlimited streaming of Gelidae Mortis Imago via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • NOCTU + OAK 8-Panel Digipak CD Combo
    Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Here's a low-priced combo once again to help you pick up some of the finest releases this genre has to offer. These are the same CDs that are available in the regular version, with their described effects. OAK play beautiful atmospheric death/doom metal and you can check out their music here if you're still unaware - oakdoom.bandcamp.com

    Registered worldwide shipping is only $5.99. Orders of 1 kg or more will be automatically upgraded to DHL/UPS Express shipping method.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Gelidae Mortis Imago via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

    Sold Out

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about

NOCTU play haunting, atmospheric blackened doom metal that infects the soul, eviscerates it and leaves it hollow, bereft of the abundance of feelings that once invaded it. This is an unexpectedly sharp, incisive, singular and ultimately extremely effective form of expression, imbued with a deep, harrowing tone that has the power to incapacitate one's thoughts and render the person helpless to its introspective melancholy. Never before has the music of this kind shown such clarity and purpose without degenerating into incontinent lapses of urgency. This is stoic, consistent and stately doom with magical convincing power; the impact is profound and lasting. This perhaps epitomizes the funeral doom sound but has added atmosphere and bleakness to keep it relegated to just that. A measured, patient listen is sure to move the listener and those with physical copies of this release will even catch a whiff of the fragrance of flowers showered upon tombs from it. 

credits

released May 15, 2020

Line up -
Noctu - Everything

Guest lead guitars by Justin Hartwig (MOURNFUL CONGREGATION) on Lucida Oscurita Senziente

Artwork by Diego Spezzoni


PREMIERES -

Metal Injection (US) -
metalinjection.net/av/new-music/noctu-brings-the-slow-churning-doom-on-lucida-oscurita-senziente

No Clean Singing (US) -
www.nocleansinging.com/2020/03/20/an-ncs-premiere-noctu-isolato-da-un-mondo-senza-speranza/



REVIEWS -


- "One of the best albums of 2020” - Distorted Sound Magazine (UK)
distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-gelidae-mortis-imago-noctu


- "a mesmerizing thing of artistic triumph" - Angry Metal Guy (US) 3.5/5
www.angrymetalguy.com/noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago-review/


- "Very fascinating" - Zephyr's Odem 8.5/10
www.zephyrs-odem.de/cd-s/detail/noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago-2020-10366/


- "not only holds the attention, but engulfs it" - Rebel X 5/6
rebelx.org/album-review-noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago/


- "a spartan experience that refuses to let up until everything has been destroyed" - CVLT Legion 8/10
www.facebook.com/noctu.funeral.doom/notifications/?section=activity_feed


- "impressive" - Music In Belgium (Belgium) 4/5
www.musicinbelgium.net/reviews/noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago/?


- "soul-crushingly dark" - Metal Injection (US)
metalinjection.net/av/new-music/noctu-brings-the-slow-churning-doom-on-lucida-oscurita-senziente


- "Prepare to lose yourself" - No Clean Singing (US)
www.nocleansinging.com/2020/03/20/an-ncs-premiere-noctu-isolato-da-un-mondo-senza-speranza/


- "a masterpiece" - Two Guys Metal Reviews (US)
www.twoguysmetalreviews.com/2020/05/noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago.html


- "the music envolopes you" - Dargedik (Spain) 7.9/10
www.dargedik.com/2020/06/noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago-2020-resena.html


- "A majestic, meticulously detailed universe of sorrow and mourning" - Apocalypse Culture (Italy)
music.apocalypseculture.com/2020/05/19/noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago/


- "If Bach was alive today, younger, and severely depressed after his unmarried bride died in childbearing, this is exactly what he'd compose" - Deaf Sparrow (US) 4.2/5
www.deafsparrow.com/2020/04/29/noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago-toccata-in-funeral-doom


- "A large album in its style." - Necromance Magazine (Spain) 8/10
necromance.eu/noctu-ita-gelidae-mortis-imago/?


- "you should check out this album" - Bringer Of Death Zine (US) 8/10
bringerofdeathzine.blogspot.com/2020/06/noctugelidae-mortis-imagotranscending.html (8/10)


- "the only funeral doom worth mentioning that we’d get this year is whatever the hell it is that Bell Witch is currently whipping up, but, clearly, I was mistaken" - Head-Banger Reviews (US)
headbangerreviews.wordpress.com/2020/03/08/noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago


- "one of the most intriguing albums of its genre" - Dioses del Metal (Mexico)
diosesdelmetal.org/noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago-2020


- “some of the best Atmospheric Doom riffs you will hear” - PlanetMosh (UK) 4/5
planetmosh.com/noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago


- "straight away on the stack of recommended new discoveries" - Storm Bringer (Austria) 3/5
www.stormbringer.at/reviews/16098/noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago.html


- "This album is a beast" - Metal Addicts (US)
metaladdicts.com/site/noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago/


- "extraordinarily monolithic" - Disfactory (Italy)
www.disfactory.it/recensione-noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago


- "the ideal soundtrack for the day of your death" - Broken Tomb (Spain)
www.brokentombmagazine.com/2020/04/07/critica-noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago-2020


- "The music, slow and obsessive, is guided by the sinister melodies" - Heavy Metal Maniac (Italy)
www.heavymetalmaniac.it/2020/06/noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago-recensione.html?


- unfathomable and inescapable depths" - Ave Noctum (UK)
www.avenoctum.com/2020/05/noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago-transcending-obscurity-records/


- "chilling" - Metal (Italy)
www.metal.it/album.aspx/39857/24404/noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago/


- "a work worthy of note" - Italia de Metallo (Italy)
www.italiadimetallo.it/recensioni/28974/noctu/gelidae-mortis-imago


- "heavily atmospheric" - Wonderbox Metal (UK)
wonderboxmetal.com/2020/05/07/noctu-gelidae-mortis-imago-review/


- "a purely atmospheric doom metal work" - Metal Wave (Italy)
www.metalwave.it/recensione.php?id=9194



2020 Transcending Obscurity Records

Main Store - tometal.com
Bandcamp - transcendingobscurity.bandcamp.com
US Store - transcendingobscurity.aisamerch.com
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Band Facebook - facebook.com/noctu.funeral.doom

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