German band TEMPLE KOLUDRA are merging their fascination with Indian spirituality with black/death metal music and the results are astounding. The fusion has happened on an intrinsic level, imbuing the music with extraordinary qualities that make their music stand out from the rest of the bands. The vision has remained fierce and the execution flawless, as members of this enigmatic band use all their experience in other bands to create something that will stand the test of time, warranting multiple listens and unearthing of multiple facets buried in their music. This is the band's first full length and easily their most accomplished material yet, encompassing various sounds and instruments in order to make the experience intense and haunting, and quite simply put, unforgettable. This is otherworldly, mystical black/death metal of the highest order.
released June 14, 2019
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Press reviews -
- "black metal semblant arriver d’un autre univers" - Music in Belgium 4/5
www.musicinbelgium.net/reviews/temple-koludra-seven-sirens-to-a-lost-archetype/?fbclid=IwAR16umfZiLSRbu4u488L91DGiXjoHWnBkcwJa5n2x7w0jdo7-3sd4zI8FJ0
- "Temple Koludra appears out of nowhere and steals Emperor's or Nile's spotlight - Very very very highly recommended. " - Eternal Terror Norway 5.5/6
www.eternal-terror.com/reviews/index.php?id=6540&type=B
- "A truly epic endeavor into uncharted sonic depths" - Death Comes Lifting (US) 5/5
www.deathcomeslifting.com/temple-of-koldura
- "A vast and mesmerising work, surprising at every turn and demanding repeated listens to unlock its true meanings. A true masterpiece." - The Killchain
thoseonceloyal.wordpress.com
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www.slovakmetalarmy.sk/2019/11/20/temple-koludra-seven-sirens-lost-archetype-cd2019-black-metal-de/ (10/10)
- "as you dive into everything this album has to offer you’ll discover that Temple Koludra has what it takes to stand out from the pack. " - Metaltrenches (9.3/10)
metaltrenches.com/reviews/seven-sirens-to-a-lost-archetype-2032
- "With power unfurled, demons flowing forth, a ferocity to sear flesh, and an infectious nature, “Seven! Sirens! To A Lost Archetype” is a mammoth all on its own in just about every single way" - Headbanger Reviews (US)
headbangerreviews.wordpress.com/2019/04/21/temple-koludra-seven-sirens-to-a-lost-archetype/
- "A stunning display with some of the most grotesquely horrific dissonant atmospherics you will hear this year, total brilliance" - Nattskog (UK) 9/10
nattskog.wordpress.com/2019/06/22/album-review-temple-koludra-seven-sirens-to-a-lost-archetype
- "Pflichtkauf" - Metal Hammer (Germany) 6/7
www.metal-hammer.de/reviews/temple-koludra-seven-sirens-to-a-lost-archetype/
- "TEMPLE KOLUDRA haben hier „extreme Musik für Genießer“ erschaffen" - Zephyrs-odem (Germany) 9/10
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- "one of the best metal releases on the planet" - The Dirty Room (US)
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- "spectacular - It's an album that just keeps giving, one you'll never tire of and a totally energizing listen" - Metal Talk (UK) 9.5/10
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- "an ideal example for the beauty you can find in underground metal" - Ave Noctum (UK) 9/10
www.avenoctum.com/2019/06/temple-koludra-seven-sirens-to-a-lost-archetype-transcending-obscurity
- "TEMPLE KOLUDRA sind einer der eindrucksvollsten, eigenständigsten deutschen Newcomer in Sachen Black Metal " - Musik Reviews (Germany) 13/15
www.musikreviews.de/reviews/2019/Tempel-Koludra/Seven-Sirens-To-A-Lost-Archetype/
- "“Seven! Sirens! To A Lost Archetype” es uno de los mejores álbumes debuts que he escuchado a lo largo de toda mi vida, así que no os lo perdáis por nada del mundo" - Broken Tomb Magazine (Spain) 9/10
www.brokentombmagazine.com/2019/05/16/critica-temple-koludra-seven-sirens-to-a-lost-archetype-2019/
- "The configuration of Seven! Sirens! to A Lost Archetype should secure a spot for one of the most memorable of 2019" - Metal Bite (US) 9/10
metalbite.com/tracks.asp?album=31418
- "This is how you sway the unconverted. This is how you enrapture the fanatics. This is how you leave your mark on a listener. Never before has Black Metal so quickly left an indelible mark" - Metal Temple (Greece) 9/10
www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/t_2/temple-kolundra-seven.htm
- "Mammutwerk" - Deaf Forever Magazine (Germany)
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- "Es una obra maestra...es de los mejores discos de Black Metal que he escuchado en lo que llevamos" - Dioses Del Metal (Spain)
diosesdelmetal.org/temple-koludra-seven-sirens-to-a-lost-archetype-2019/
- "a journey through mystical, otherworldly territories - This band, this album, have made a mark." - Wonderbox Metal (UK)
wonderboxmetal.com/2019/06/12/temple-koludra-seven-sirens-to-a-lost-archetype-review/
- "transcendent, completely leveling atmospheric blackened death metal" - Decibel Magazine (US)
www.decibelmagazine.com/2019/05/15/track-premiere-interview-temple-koludra-namarupa/
- "epic" - Metal Injection (US)
metalinjection.net/av/new-music/enter-the-void-with-temple-koludras-new-song-white-i-trance
- "the music often takes on a mystical, otherworldly quality" - Metal Sucks (US)
www.metalsucks.net/2019/06/14/shit-that-comes-out-today-june-14th-2019/
- "soundtrack for tearing out the hearts of your enemies" - Toilet ov Hell (US)
toiletovhell.com/premiere-temple-koludra-vajra/
- "one of the best of the year for sure" - GBHBL (US)
www.gbhbl.com/album-review-temple-koludra-seven-sirens-to-a-lost-archetype-transcending-obscurity-records/
- "they’ve crafted an experience that’s both nightmarish and spellbinding" - No Clean Singing (US)
www.nocleansinging.com/2019/04/23/an-ncs-premiere-temple-koludra-this-diadem-will-last/
- "mysticism joins the music in a great way" - Loud TV (France)
www.loudtv.net/2019/05/chronique-de-l-album-de-temple-koludra-seven-sirens-to-a-lost-archetype.html
- "one of those albums that captivates you from beginning to end" - Indy Metal Vault (US)
www.indymetalvault.com/2019/04/11/track-premiere-interview-temple-koludra-trimurti
- "flawless" - Santa Sangre (Poland)
santasangremagazine.wordpress.com/2019/04/09/temple-koludra-seven-sirens-to-a-lost-archetype/
- "an incredibly solid debut record" - Distorted Sound (Belgium) 8/10
distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-seven-sirens-to-a-lost-archetype-temple-koludra/
- "quality black/death metal to sink your teeth into" - Heavy Blog Is Heavy (US)
www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2019/06/12/exclusive-premiere-temple-koludra-soar-to-dizzying-heights-with-memorable-vertigo/
- "great" - Occult Black Metal (US) 8/10
occultblackmetalzine.blogspot.com/2019/03/temple-koludraseven-sirens-to-lost.html
- "Sevens! Sirens! To A Lost Archetype ist ein boshafter und bis in den Kern finstrer Brocken an visionärem (Post?) Black Metal, dessen Konsum selbst eingefleischte Szene-Lunatics vor eine schwere Aufgabe stellen dürfte" - Heavy Hardes (Germany)
www.heavyhardes.de/review-10132.html
- "grandiose and cinematic" - Heavy Music HQ (US)
www.heavymusichq.com/heavy-music-headquarters-album-reviews-week-of-june-14-2019/
- "a great album" - All Around Metal (Italy)
www.allaroundmetal.com/component/content/article/26-releases/6258-debuttano-con-un-album-per-certi-versi-rischioso-i-tedeschi-temple-koludra
- "strong debut" - VM Magazine (Netherlands)
www.vm-underground.com/review/temple-koludra-seven-sirens-to-a-lost-archetype
- "mystical and obscure" Metal Eyes (Italy)
metaleyes.iyezine.com/temple-koludra-seven-sirens-to-a-lost-archetype/
- "a very good album" - Musipedia of Metal (US)
musipediaofmetal.blogspot.com/2019/06/review-dewolff-port-noir-temple-koludra.html
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