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For The Memories Of My Past (10.33)
Seven Burning Eyes (10.49)
Illusions of Silence (9.21)
A Funeral Sky (1.54)
Absent (9.15)
Terminal (10.00)
The Aftermath (9.03)
Running time: 60.55 min
All songs by M.Kelson/T.Vainoras
Engineered & Produced by Mark Kelson @ No. 13 Studios
Artwork by Mark Kelson for Rainroom Design
InSomnius Dei, being best described as an ambient doom/death experiment, started as a one man project by Songwriter Mark Kelson. Mark is better known as Guitarist/Vocalist for The Eternal & previously for his roll in Cryptal Darkness. With a recording career spanning over 10 years, Mark will soon put to the test his latest project, InSomnius Dei.
In early 2006, on completion of the music for the upcoming album 'Illusions of silence', Mark decided that the addition of other musicians would make the album more than just another one dimensional solo album. As a result, the talents of Terry Vainoras were enlisted.
Terry is best known in Australia for his work with the likes of Damaged, Earth, Canonero & also a stint with Cryptal Darkness. Terry is also the major lyrical contributor to InSomnius Dei, and his vocals range from gentle and emotive to straight our brutal & aggressive. Working on InSomnius Dei is like coming full circle for Mark & Terry, having both been in the Melbourne scene for over 10 years, as well as collaborating previously in Cryptal Darkness.
Musically, InSomnius Dei can be described as Pink Floyd laced with Death/Doom Metal, often ambient and beautiful, yet full of heart felt aggression & heaviness. From the dirty & dissonant to the melodic and dreamy, InSomnius Dei is for those who like to lay back, put their headphones on & immerse themselves in a sonic journey of epic proportions. It is Mark Kelson's Debut as Engineer/Producer & was recorded at his 'No. 13 Studios' in Melbourne, Australia.
'Illusions of Silence' is out on Firedoom/Firebox Records.
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Hey how you doin? we just finished recording our new demo DEMOlition, and we'd love to hear your feedback on it. Its pure metal. all songs on our page.
Just got your album in the mail yesterday...I'm very impressed so far...The growls remind me a bit of the Swedish band Souldrainer. Going to order Cryptal Darkness album next month along with some other albums:)
Hi guys, what the hell have you done??? The new CD is AWESOME !!! I can't stop listen to it... please don't stop to make music like this... doomy regards from Germany, Holger
Second, I recently bought Illusions Of Silence. The shopkeeper told me to give it a listen and I liked what I heard - else I would not have bought it, right? ;-)
Anyhow, I have absolutely no complaints about the music, you've done a great job. But regarding the drumsound, I have to say that Endel River's 'touch' isn't the right one. He uses the same sound for every band he works with (I'm mainly familiar with Vanishing Point and Black Majesty) and although that can work for others, it's not (that much) fitting for Insomnius Dei.
If I may give a personal thought (I'm not saying you have to copy other bands): if you can, listen to Colosseum, Evoken, Ahab, Mournful Congregation, maybe Mourning Beloveth. Their drumsound fits more in the Doomy atmosphere, has more 'power' (so to speak). Endel's touch is too thin/clicky for your Funeral-ish Doom Metal. I hope you understand what I mean. :-) By no means do I want to speak ill of Endel, since he has done a very good job for other bands. I'm just giving my thoughts on this specific instrument on YOUR album.
So, good luck with any gigs and the work on the next album.
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