In 2002, Empty’s necromancy evolved from the symphonic, melodic, and epic feel of their demo Eternal Cycle Of Decay to a darker and more technical sound, in the vein of the unholy black metal that was at its peak in those days. Vanth and Drizzt found new members that stabilized the band, allowing their approach to evolve. Damastor on drums and Orgall on guitars were that influx of power, and this is the classic Empty line-up, the one that brings a more personal approach to their music. Gloomy melodies along with excellent songwriting. In addition, Drizzt as the sole vocalist writes existentialist lyrics for this album and beyond.
A Source Of Hollow Essence was released through Blackened Moon Records (USA) and later re-released on tape through Drakkar Productions (France) and Morbid Reasons (Brazil).
Now, 19 years later, this first vinyl edition has been remastered at Moontower Studios, featuring a new layout with unreleased pics at the Monasterio de Piedra.
A Source Of Hollow Essence captures a very specific way of practicing black metal at an also very specific epoch, vindicating itself as an indispensable piece in the discography of one of the dean bands of the style in Spain. Needless to say, fans of the first period of Emperor, Enslaved or Gorgoroth will be thrilled thanks to that marked influence of the Norwegian black metal of the 90s.
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