Genre/Influences: Dark-Ambient, Cinematic, Ritual.

Format: Digital, CD.

Background/Info: Serbian project Metatron Omega is back on track unleashing their sixth album thus far. ‘Scorpio V’ deals with an introspective work resulting in seven tracks.

Content: Metatron Omega moves on exploring dark sonic realms constructed from deep, dark, sound waves joined by humming- and other Gregorian chants. The tracks are evolving progressively into an apocalyptic sensation.

+ + + : Metatron Omega is a project I’m supporting from the very first album “Gnosis Dei”. I like the judicious mix of influences resulting in an inhibited atmosphere of Ritual and Dark-Ambient music. “Revelatio” sounds to me as the ultimate track of this work from which emerges a strong, visual, appeal. Another masterpiece is “Apocrypha” which is driven by some metallic sound treatments and here again moving quite progressively till reaching a climax of darkness and angst. The different chants are quite essential to this work. 

– – – :  I can’t say that the title track is the least interesting song from the album but not exactly the one that caught my attention while it also is one of the longest cuts.

Conclusion: Metatron Omega strikes back with a true masterpiece and is for sure one of the best albums in the genre I’ve heard this year.

Best songs: “Revelatio”, “Apocrypha”, “Sozertzanie”, “Epsilhos”.

Rate: 8½.

Artist: www.facebook.com/metatronomega

Label: www.cryochamberlabel.com /  www.facebook.com/CryoChamber

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Genre/Influences: Dark-Ambient.

Format: Digital, CD.

Background/Info: Serbian Scorpio V better known as Metatron Omega is back on track unleashing his fifth full length album. The work has been introduced as arriving ‘to the sound of thunderous choirs from within the colossal church.’

Content: This artist has been always driven by mystic- and ritual themes which have been accentuated by the power and magic of choir passages. The work has been accomplished by dark tones and percussion effects.

+ + + : The main strength of this new work is its ‘pure’ Dark-Ambient format. This artist brings some diversity to the label’s roster which remains mainly driven by Cinematic music. Both genres are related and even pretty close but there are nuances. The main strength of “ISIH” is the sacred atmosphere which is very powerful. You really get the feeling of sitting in a chair and hearing the trembling and echoing choirs. The sound atmosphere totally fits with the artwork.

– – – : The best cuts are right at the beginning; both last tracks being not my favorites.

Conclusion: I remain addicted to the early Ritual work of this artist although he’s also a talented Dark-Ambient composer.

Best songs: “Megalosthronos”, “ISIH”, “Imperium Novum”.

Rate: 7½.

Artist: www.facebook.com/metatronomega

Label: www.cryochamberlabel.com /  www.facebook.com/CryoChamber

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Genre/Influences: Dark-ambient, dark-cinematographic.

Background/Info: Serbian artist Scorpio V is back on track unleashing his fourth full length album since 2015. Metatron Omega has always been inspired by ritual- and symbolic themes, which is not that different for “Evagelikon”.

Content: Both debut albums of this project were clearly into ritual-music. Since the album “Illumination” the ritual touch sounds a bit more in the background and the new work confirms this move. It however remains a strange universe constructed by overwhelming sound waves, heavy sonic blasts plus lost and spooky voices.

+ + + : Metatron Omega has clearly evolved throughout the few years of activity, but it remains a fascinating production. I was impressed by the monstrous sound treatments resulting in heavy, blasting passages. “Kosmokrator” is a brilliant illustration of this sonic approach. “Evagelikon” reaches an imaginary climax of torment and anguishing sound experiences. This kind of production will bring you imagination awake, leading you throughout real nightmares.

– – – : I’m still more convinced by the early work of this project although I have to admit there’s a constant evolution in the production.

Conclusion: Even the most evil ghost would be scared when listening to Metatron Omega!

Best songs: “Kosmokrator”, “Agnostos Theos”.

Rate: (7½).

Artist: www.facebook.com/metatronomega

Label: www.cryochamberlabel.com /  www.facebook.com/CryoChamber

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Genre/Influences: Dark-ambient.

Background/Info: This is the third full length album released by Serbian project Metatron Omega. I was deeply impressed by previous releases revealing a great mix between dark-ambient and ritual music. “Illuminatio” walks on the exploration of ancient mystery schools, esoteric Western tradition, Kabbalah, Gnosticism, esoteric Christianity, secret societies and all mysteries of the Divine

Content: The main difference with previous work is the less ritual-orientated approach of the composition. Metatron Omega however remains inspired by dark-ambient music and even remind me of Raison D’Être on a few cuts. Buzzing sound signals and deep, vibrating sound waves lead the listener into a paranoiac feeling.

+ + + : Metatron Omega remains driven by dark and disturbing music, creating a pure fantasy universe. This brings the listener into a sonic web of great sound treatments and overwhelming atmospheres. I sometimes get the impression of getting lost in an imaginary cathedral where you can hear the resonating dark sonic vibes of the musician. “Thy Light” is a real major piece, creating a truly climax of sonic fear. The final track reminds me of the glorious days of Raison D’Être, which according to me remains the absolute reference in this kind of music. Serbian artist Scorpio V definitely belongs to the new generation of genius composers in this music genre.

– – – : Speaking for myself I’m missing the ritualistic touch of the debut album. On the other side, this album also features an artist who’s not repeating himself, but simply tries to walk on different paths while holding on some sound identity. It’s not my favorite Metatron Omega album and yet, it remains a great piece of music.

Conclusion: Metatron Omega symbolizes the dark-ambient style of the years 2010, which is an approach reminding great artists from the 90s and early millennium years. This album is an antidote to happiness although a dark-ambient work can make you happy as well..

Best songs: “Thy Light”, “Mysteriis De Sanguine”, “Ecclesia Univesalis”, “Heosphoros”.

Rate: (8).

Band: www.facebook.com/metatronomega

Label: www.cryochamberlabel.com /  www.facebook.com/CryoChamber

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A few days ago we informed that Paleowolf had joined the Cryo Chamber label. Paleowolf is the side project of Scorpio V of Metatron Omega. For those not familiar with Metatron Omega, it’s an esoteric / occult / religious dark ambient act combining religious choral chant, occult ritualistic invocations, dark soundscapes and drones. Paleowolf on the other hand focuses more on tribal/dark ambient again with choral chants.

Out today is “Genesis”, an album which will with no doubt please the Arcana and Irfan fans as well. It’s out on CD (available here) and as a high quality download via Bandcamp.

You can stream the album below. Excellent material!

You can also view this promo trailer:

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The Serbia based act Metatron Omega returns with his second album on Cryo Chamber. You can expect dark gothic choirs, ritual drone and archaic atmospheres. In short an esoteric dark ambient album which should please fans of the more experimental side of Delerium, and related.

Next to a download release, the album also sees a release as a CD in a 6 panel full color digipak and you can order it now via Bandcamp or below. Note that the album features splendid artwork by Scorpio V & Simon Heath helped by a cover photo by Peter Van Der Velde.

Here are some comments from fans (and we weren’t wrong with the Delerium reference):

• StiffUpper: “Metatron Omega may be a young project, but this musician’s ability to evoke an atmosphere is up there with the most established artists in the genre.”
• televiper: “Head bowed in preparatory prayer for an anointment of esoteric dark ambient that shall propel me to the very limits of the Outer Dark. Favorite track: The Eastern Star.”
• stephane.p: “My second favorite dark release with Gregorian chants since the monumental Delerium ‘Spiritual Archives’. Excellent!”

Here’s a teaser for the album:

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Genre/Influences: Dark-ambient, ritual.

Content: Metatron Omega is a new discovery by Cryo Chamber and the least I can say is that this Serbian solo-project set up by Scorpio V is one of the new dark-ambient names you’ll keep in mind.

Metatron Omega claims to be inspired by ‘ ancient mystery schools, esoteric Western tradition, Kabbalah, Gnosticism, esoteric Christianity, secret societies and all mysteries of the Divine’.

So there’s a lot to say and more especially to transpose into music. “Gnosis Dei” features 7 cuts, which remains a magic number when dealing with esoteric subjects so I guess it’s not a coincidence. The work will absolutely move you because the sound waves and ritual-minded passages are too heavy and poignant. It all feels like Metatron Omega is driven by evil forces unleashing their bewitching sound vibes the poor mortals can only, but adhere. Scorpio V reveals himself as the newest Prince of darkness and one of the most talented disciples of Peter Andersson (Raison d’Être).

I don’t want to compare Metatron Omega with the work of Raison d’Être, but there are some similarities in the sound obscurity and ritual aspect of the work. There’s no real innovation, but simply a genius exposure of how dark-ambient music has to sound-like.

There also is a great progression in the writing, which is perfectly illustrated at the opening cut “Apotheosis”, which will hold you in its grip for more than 7 minutes. The final part builds to a climax with a kind of 3D piano part.

“Godhead Emanation” moves on where the previous track stopped and is animated by heavy bells, which are like announcing an obscure requiem. We’re entering throughout a secret universe called ‘hell’, but the final part reveals a kind of prosperity. This is just a short relief as the upcoming tracks bring us back into the darkest and most anguishing corners of our own imagination. “Gnosis Dei” has this secret power to create a dark, imaginary world by the simply strength of music. That’s what ‘ambient’ is all about and which is often lost by a lot of so-called ‘ambient’ formations.

You get the impression of hearing awakened ghosts talking to you and that’s precisely why I linked this band to Raison d’Être. Just pay attention to the outstanding “Ordo Draconis” and “Hierosgamos” to seize the ritual dimension this work has been with. Dark noises, spoken spirit-like words, bells and icy progressive sound waves are literally exposing the listener to an invisible, disturbing presence.

The few tracks left renew the obscure passages and ritual parts. The sound creation remains colored by the darkest imaginable vibes and reinforced by mysterious chants resulting in a truly esoteric climax.

Conclusion: “Gnosis Dei” appears to be a quest to create one of the most captivating, but still tormenting dark-ambient and ritual compositions in the genre. This is one of the most brilliant pieces in the genre in quite a long time ago.

Best songs: “Ordo Draconis”, “Apotheosis”, “Hierosgamos”, “Godhead Emanation”.

Rate: (DP:8½)DP.

Band: www.metatronomega.moonfruit.com / www.facebook.com/metatronomega

Label: www.cryochamberlabel.com / www.facebook.com/CryoChamber

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