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Total Negation - "Zur späten Stunde | Zeiträume" combines two conceptual linked EPs. Strict sound structures and good compositional work has always been a feature for Wiedergaenger's music projects. This time, he takes one step forward and enters into a more open and intriguing territory, which results in a totally refreshing and retrospective sound and a different musical approach compared to the highly acclaimed debut album "Zeitenwende".

"Zur späten Stunde" is the nightly trip of a resting mind and body with psychedelic escapades. Lyrically, it explores the transcendental moments and the delirious state of mind right before drifting off to sleep. These short moments have to be recognized, properly handled and used to your advance.

"Zeiträume" features instruments like the Vibraphone and Melodica, which are rather uncommon within the metal scene. They are taking main lead in this particular EP, while the four songs are circling around the visions in our dreams and how they blurr with reality. The Black Metal roots are still apparent, but this release shows, how a musician can free himself from genre-specific ingredients and dogmas, follwing the path and state of mind of many Krautrock musicians in the late 60s and early 70s.

This album will be presented in a noble 6pp digifile with 12pp booklet, all printed on high quality textured rough paper stock.


To be released by ToT Records, Sweden on 31.03.13

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Pre-order here: http://templeoftorturous.com/shop/

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Evocative and chilling, shrouded in dejection and dissonance, aggression blended with futility and sheer abhorrence, the bleak hollows and serrated edges of this collection are of such melancholic beauty that its experience is curiously cathartic. Darkly stirring and thought provoking, this is well worth your indulgence..– The Midland Rocks [8/10 rating]

“Zur späten Stunde / Zeiträume” is impressive, unique, exciting, BEAUTIFUL! – Temple of Perdition

"This album is very challenging but weirdly uplifting when played, the songs create an ethereal transfixing addiction that will have you totally hooked."- Ave Noctum [8/10 rating]

"Total Negation has achieved a lot with this release, and at times the listening experience can be compared to being on an acid trip that is wondrous one moment and downright terrifying the next."
" Prepare yourself, as this may just be the most intriguing albums that carries the depressive black metal tag to come out this year." – Cosmos Gaming

Interview:

http://www.themidlandsrocks.com/interview-with-wiedergaenger-of-total-negation/

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Now available and shipping! All pre-orders have been shipped and patch logo version is already low in quantity!