Of Owls and Eels - Orange LP

Transparent orange LP limited to 200 copies in gatefold cover with 4-page 12" insert.

CROMLECH was founded in 1994 by the band's sole member, Impurus. Much of what would become the first album was written under the title Cold and Stiff, originally intended as a demo. But for various reasons it wasn't properly recorded and released until 2023 - almost 30 years later. During the time that CROMLECH lay dormant, Impurus was not inactive at all, but made a name for himself as a drummer, recording numerous albums with DIES ATER, CRYOGENIC and ALBEZ DUZ.

Listening to CROMLECH's second album, Of Owls and Eels, it's clear that this music could not have been created by newcomers. Of Owls and Eels is, musically and atmospherically, definitely a Black Metal album, but it is also a daring effort by an experienced musician to express himself in an authentic way without paying attention to genre conventions. The result is a varied and highly enjoyable album where cold Black Metal riffs and high-level drumming blend seamlessly with eerie keyboards and surreal, almost hallucinatory soundscapes. A journey through shadows, memories and dreams.

Fans of NAGELFAR, LUNAR AURORA, DIES ATER or THE RUINS OF BEVERAST should definitely give this album a listen!