TRIPTYKON Guitarist To Guest on AMARNA SKY Album - Published on Blabbermouth

Victor Bullok (a.k.a. V. Santura), guitarist for such bands as TRIPTYKON, DARK FORTRESS and NONEUCLID, will guest on the forthcoming album from the Egyptian-themed Brazilian doom metal band AMARNA SKY. Entitled "Under Sekhmet's Breath", the CD will be, according to mainman Deni Deathnoise, "heavier, more technical and aggressive" than AMARNA SKY's debut, "Rising Heresy". Other guest musicians schedules to appear on the album are Aziza A. Poggi, frontwoman of American prog-metal act DENDURA, and NILE's Karl Sanders. Songtitles set to appear on the effort include "Liturgy Of Power", "Temple Of Iconoclast", "Pain Empire" and "The Last Scribe".

Special guests - the triad

V. Santura, TRIPTYKON, DARK FORTRESS and NONEUCLID guitarist, is another special guest invited to appear on the second AMARNA SKY album, scheduled to be released on the first semester of 2011. Together we will cover an unreleased CELTIC FROST song from 1992, originally called "Honor Thy Father". The lyrics of the song were totally rewritten by me and now it's called "Sekhmet's Breath".

Besides V. Santura, the new album will feature on several tracks the voice of Aziza A. Poggi, frontwoman of American Prog Metal DENDURA, that recently has opened the shows for EPICA, as well the presence of NILE's Karl Sanders. I can say that the new album is heavier, more technical and aggressive than our debut "Rising Heresy". Some songs titles are: "Liturgy of Power", "Temple of Iconoclast", "Pain Empire" and "The Last Scribe". Complete track list and artwork to be revealed very soon.

Under Sekhmet's Breath sessions

The new Amarna Sky album's title has actually already been determined: it is to be "Under Sekhmet's Breath".

"Rising Heresy" now on sale at The End Records

If you still haven't the debut Amarna Sky album "Rising Heresy", you can purchase your copy at The End Records.
Just click http://www.theomegaorder.com/s.nl/it.A/id.24072/.f and get yours!
Cheers to all of you and Doom on!

NILE Mainman Featured On AMARNA SKY Track - Published on Blabbermouth

NILE mainman Karl Sanders has helped mix a new version of the song "Beyond The Horizon" that will be featured on the next full-length album from the Egyptian-themed Brazilian doom metal band AMARNA SKY. Making a guest appearance on vocals on this new version of the track is Aziza A. Poggi, the frontwoman of the American progressive metal band DENDURA.

"Beyond The Horizon" features Karl Sanders on lead guitar. Sanders is tentatively due to appear on another track on the second AMARNA SKY album, which is expected to be released later in the year. The follow-up to AMARNA SKY debut, "Rising Heresy", has working title of "Civilized Rapture", although a number of other possibilities are being considered, including "Wine For Sekhmet".

The new version of "Beyond The Horizon" is available for streaming in full at www.myspace.com/amarnasky.

Two new songs posted online!

The first is a new version for “Beyond The Horizon”, featuring NILE’s Karl Sanders on lead guitars and DENDURA’s Aziza A. Poggi on vocals. This version will be included on our second full-length album, scheduled to be release still this year.

The second song is “Genemesis”, from our debut “Rising Heresy” album, never posted before.

You can hear the two tracks at www.myspace.com/amarnasky

We hope you like them!

Doom on!

Amarna Sky

Sekhmet's Breath

Forget Satan – Armageddon is just a dream
Sekhmet woke up from her sleep – run if you can
Her fury sweeps the land – people start to scream
She is thirsty for more wine – the blood of man

Echoes Through The Dark

The Amarna Sky logos created by Mattias Norén.

Metal Crypt Review

This is a weird sort of Doom album from a band I had not heard of. Amarna Sky are from Brazil, partaking of the small but excellent South American Doom tradition. Rising Heresy is an odd kind of combination of riffing that switches between Doomy and groovy, mideast influence, and vocals that range from death-style grunts and a Lou Reed kind of intonation. The music on here is actually really good, with catchy hooks and a lot of melody, making the music really memorable. I don't always like the vocals, as sometimes they veer into a kind of half-growl/half-mumble that sounds kind of like a muppet. But still, the music is catchy and heavy enough to override any such complaints. This is an indie release, as far as I can tell, and so is likely hard to find, but fans of more accessible Doom or even atmospheric music like Karl Sander's solo works should find reasons enough to look.

Rating: 4/5
Date reviewed: May 28, 2008

A Signing and Interview Session at Anubis Music Store

Photographed by Daiana Zeri dos Reis on May, 12, 2007.

Encyclopaedia Metallum

http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=84644

Hardsounds Review - Italy

Gli Amarna Sky sono un progetto del musicista brasiliano Deni G. Pierroni . 'Rising Heresy' è il debut album, edito da Anubis Music nel 2006. Il disco ci porta nell'atmosfera eterna, sabbiosa e misteriosa dell'antico Egitto, in cui i Faraoni regnavano e le loro monumentali opere architettoniche davano l'idea della potenza di questi regnanti. Il doom progressivo sprigionato dagli Amarna Sky, mischiato con echi musicali tradizionali egizi, ci dà una dimensione vivida ma al tempo stesso sognante del sound della band. Canzoni dall'incedere lento, con chitarre ruvide e dai riff ripetuti ed ossessivi, una batteria dal feeling marziale ed un songwriting pulito e lineare fanno di 'Rising Heresy' un prodotto degno di interesse e capace di suscitare nell'animo dell'ascoltatore sensazioni anche contrastanti fra loro. Naturalmente le undici tracce vanno metabolizzate per bene, in modo da eliminare quella difficoltà iniziale che alcuni fruitori musicali potrebbero incontrare: in cambio della pazienza, però, si avranno in cambio idee ben ideate e strutturate e messe in musica in modo discreto. La produzione è buona mentre la cover è opera dell'onnipresente Mattias Norén, grande e ricercato artista: in definitiva ci troviamo di fronte ad un debut con delle carte in regola per fare bene, vediamo cosa il futuro riserverà a Deni e Aldo...
Un buon disco che segna il debutto di un progetto interessante. Se son rose fioriranno...

VOTO 70 Guida Al Giudizio

Novo Metal Online Magazine

English version:

Ok, if we should situate the stylistic base in some point, then we say that the root of the sound of this surprising Amarna Sky is the Doom Metal. But, following the example of other bands that has deed of this style a than more evolved in the last years (removing him of the apparent dead end where was found in the beginning of the decade), in Rising Heresy the thing goes beyond than traditionally we wait of the genre.

It celebrated pair of musicians (we are speaking of a national band here), still count with some special participations of weight, made by musicians of renown in the international setting, to knowledge: Karl Sanders and Erol Unala. But it is not then that arise the merits of Deni & Aldo, of course. A precise and detailed instrumental, clean and introspective vocals, beyond a proposal - fortunately - eccentric, constitute the registered trademark here.

The rhythmic and introspective climate of the compositions remits us, as already said, to the Doom. However, such "climate" is the only bond, and the experimentalism reigns during all the album, bringing also strong connection with the Prog. But the ingredients not pairs thereabouts. It would be able to be said that we have here an Avantgard Metal with references Doom/Folk/Ambient/Prog/Epic, more or less in the line in that acts the big Summoning. The difference is that, in Rising Heresy, the (strong) baroque inclinations remit to the Egyptian folklore.

More than inclinations, goes. The old Egyptian culture consists, in fact, in the nucleus of all the thematic inspiration and full spring of the present exotic elements in the sound of the Amarna Sky - fact that generates several deliciously unusual passages. A big revelation of the Brazilian setting!

Rate: 9,0 - By Alessandro Alskyer


Portuguese version:

Ok, se temos que situar a base estilística em algum ponto, então digamos que a raiz do som deste surpreendente Amarna Sky é o Doom Metal. Mas, a exemplo de outras bandas que tem feito deste estilo um dos que mais evoluíram no últimos anos (tirando-o do aparente beco sem saída onde se encontrava no início da década), em Rising Heresy a coisa vai além do que tradicionalmente se espera do gênero.

A festejada dupla de músicos (estamos falando de uma banda nacional aqui), ainda conta com algumas participações especiais de peso, feitas por músicos de renome no cenário internacional, a saber: Karl Sanders e Erol Unala. Mas não é daí que surgem os méritos de Deni & Aldo, claro. Um instrumental preciso e detalhado, vocais limpos e introspectivos, além de uma proposta - felizmente - excêntrica, constituem a marca registrada por aqui.

O clima introspectivo e cadenciado das composições nos remete, como já dito, ao Doom. Entretanto, tal "clima" é o único vínculo, e o experimentalismo impera ao longo de todo o play, trazendo também forte conexão com o Prog. Mas os ingredientes não param por aí. Poderia-se dizer que temos aqui um Avantgard Metal com referências Doom/Folk/Ambient/Prog/Epic, mais ou menos na linha em que atua o grande Summoning. A diferença é que, em Rising Heresy, as (fortes) inclinações barrocas remetem ao folclore egípcio.

Mais que inclinações, vai. A cultura egípcia antiga consiste, na verdade, no núcleo de toda a inspiração temática e fonte plena dos elementos exóticos presentes no som do Amarna Sky - fato que gera várias passagens deliciosamente inusitadas. Uma grande revelação do cenário tupiniquim!

Nota: 9,0 - Por Alessandro Alskyer

Review na Rock Underground Magazine

English Version:

This yes, we´re be able to say that is a pharaonic band! Egyptian metal! Slow Doom Metal with mummy grooves! And made in Brazil, with worthy production of first world and compositions idem! Of all the bands that I heard until today that portray the Egypt, inside Metal and Dark, Amarna Sky perhaps be the one that portrays it more faithfully. Devastating as the sands of the Sahara Desert, claustrophobiating as be prisoner inside a pyramid, frightening as a mummy leaving a sarcophagus! Travels with Rising Heresy reading the book The Secret Egypt by Paul Brunton. Still featuring the specials appearances of Erol Unala (ex-Celtic Frost and Apollyon Sun (band of Tom Gabriel Warrior, mentor of Hellhammer and Celtic Frost)) and Karl Sanders (Nile)! Delight yourself with this unmissable release! 9,0.

www.rockunderground-mag.com

Portuguese Version:

Esta sim, podemos dizer que se trata de uma banda faraônica! Metal egípcio! Doom Metal lento, com levadas múmicas! E feito aqui no Brasil, com produção digna de primeiro mundo e composições idem! De todas as bandas que ouvi até hoje que retratem o Egito, dentro do Metal e do Dark, talvez seja essa a que retrate mais fielmente. Devastador que nem as areias do deserto do Saara, claustrofobiante como estar preso dentro de uma pirâmide, assustador quanto uma múmia saindo de um sarcófago! Viaje com Rising Heresy lendo o livro O Egito Secreto de Paul Brunton. Ainda conta com participações especiais de Erol Unala (ex-Celtic Frost e Apollyon Sun (banda de Tom Gabriel Warrior, mentor do Hellhammer e Celtic Frost)) e Karl Sanders (Nile)! Deleite-se com este petardo! 9,0.

www.rockunderground-mag.com

Faixa título de "Rising Heresy" é executada em Rádio na Holanda

English Version:

On May, 29, a episode of Zaans Metaal was air at Zaan Radio (Holland), around 22:00 hrs CET, and Amarna Sky was featured with the track "Rising Heresy". www.zaanradio.nl

Portuguese Version:

No dia 29 de maio, um episódio do programa chamado Zaans Metal foi ao ar na rádio Zaan Radio - Holanda, às 22:00 hs, e o Amarna Sky foi uma das bandas escolhidas com a execução da faixa "Rising Heresy". www.zaanradio.nl

Review na Rock Hard Valhalla de Junho

English Version:

"Amarna Sky is a project of the drummer Deni G. Pierroni - a Metal scene veteran from San Paulo - the man that created all the music and atmosphere of "Rising Heresy", showing an excellent musical technique..."

"...The album is very heavy, with a lot of great guitar riffs, featuring still with the more than specials appearances of Karl Sanders (Nile) and Erol Unala (ex-Celtic Frost guitarist)..." 7,0


Portuguese Version:

"O Amarna Sky é um projeto do baterista Deni G. Pierroni - um veterano da cena do interior de São Paulo - o homem que criou todas as melodias e toda a atmosfera de "Rising Heresy", mostrando uma excelente técnica musical..."

"... O disco é bem pesado e carregado de ótimos riffs de guitarra, contando ainda com as participações mais do que especiais de Karl Sanders (Nile) e Erol Unala (ex-guitarrista do Celtic Frost)..." 7,0

Confira o review completo na revista Rock Hard Valhalla nº 49 de Junho.

Translation from the Obliveon Magazine review (Germany)

RISING HERESY (53:18 min.)

ANUBIS MUSIC / BRAZIL-IMPORT

This rather obscure twain-project (bandfounder Deni G. Perrioni, ex-Deep Sorrow, does both sing and play the drums, while producer Aldo D’Isep plays guitar, bass, and keys) has „Egyptian Themed Doom Metal“ written on its banner. To be sure, Egyptian influences are not new in (Doom) Metal: Solitude Aeturnus, Nile or Melechesh have been experimenting with Sumerian-Egyptian scales or melodies for quite a while. The instrumentation of the songs sometimes sounds as if John Perez had put his signature to Nile’s more doomy compositions, such as „Sarcophagus“ (listen to „Eclipsed Spirituality“ oder „Genemesis“). Not surprisingly, then, the six-string extravaganza of Nile-mastermind Karl Sanders can be heard on „Beyond the Horizon (Legacy of Light).“ A guest-appearance by Erol Unala (ex-Celtic Frost and -Apollyon Sun) likewise speaks volumes about the band’s influences (titletrack or „Blind Row“). Sometimes the not too easily accessible songs, most often thicker than the Nile, are counterbalanced by belligerent soundscapes („Per Aten“ und „Femininity’s Pride“) which invest „Rising Heresy“ with an almost mystic note. The album’s climax is, without the shadow of a doubt, the relentlessly grooving „Divine Glory,“ a song that highlights the Power Doom-component in the sound of Amarna Sky. Mattias Norén having created the artwork of this nicely produced debut means: no worries here. All this means that Amarna Sky have made a promising impact in the Doom-world as „Rising Heresy“ presents multiple beautiful, atmospherically charged moments for Doomheads. Those interested in the CD and the concept behind „Rising Heresy“ ought to lend an eye to http://www.amarnasky.blogspot.com or http://www.myspace.com/amarnasky

7,5/10 Patrick Müller

Entrevista com o Amarna Sky na Rock Hard Valhalla

Não deixem de conferir a entrevista com o Amarna Sky na edição nº 48 de abril da revista Rock Hard Valhalla!

Special Guests Words

Karl Sanders:
"The CD is beautiful. I think you guys did an incredible job with the packaging and liners and art and everything.
I really like the its got some great heavy doom feel and a special, interesting musicality."


Erol Unala:
"The CD itself turned out to be really good IMHO, so many great ideas are packed in those songs...respect!
And Karls leads are top notch too! I hope the CD will be a success!"

Dagheisha Review (Italy)

Italian Version:

Nemmeno il tempo di reagire allo strabordante ritorno degli Aghora che mi imbatto in questo nuovo progetto brasiliano denominato Amarna Sky. Il doom metal proposto da Deni G. Pierroni si muove con passo lento e inesorabile tra influenze esotiche e l'amore per l'antico Egitto.La suggestiva cover di Mattias Noren e i riferimenti dei testi all'antica città di Akhetaten (adesso conosciuta come Tell-El-Amarna) contribuiscono al crescendo mistico al quale si viene sottoposti entrando nei cupi paesaggi doom della band attraversati di volta in volta da influenze industrial e prog. L'inevitabile accusa di anacronismo che potrebbe essere imputata a 'Rising Heresy' dovrà necessariamente scontrarsi con l'impressionante solidità epico-morale di un gruppo che si avvale di preziose collaborazioni per elevare il tasso tecnico del disco. E' il caso di Erol Unala che ricorderete nei Celtic Frost e negli Apollyon Sun. Suo l'assolo della title track. Considerati i riferimenti alla cultura e alla storia egiziana non poteva poi mancare Karl Sanders dei Nile che illumina con la sua sprezzante foga agonistica 'Beyond The Horizon'. Ignorance is a dark cloud that hides the sun...

English Version:

Not even the time of to react the strabordante I return some Aghora that I bump into myself in this new Brazilian project named Amarna Sky. The doom metal proposed from Deni G. Pierroni is moved with slow and inexorable step between exotic flus and the love for the ancient Egypt. The evocative cover of Mattias Noren and the references of the texts to the ancient Akhetaten (now known like Tell-El-Amarna) contribute to the growing mystical to which comes submitted entering in the dark landscapes doom of the band go through of time in. The inevitable accusation of anachronism that could be attributed to 'Rising Heresy' to meet itself with it impressing of a group that it is made use of of precious collaborations to raise the technical rate of the disk. And a matter of Erol Unala that you will remember in the Celtic Frost and in the Apollyon Sun. Its the solo of the title track. Considered the references to the culture and to the egyptian story did not be able then be lacking Karl Sanders of the Nile that illuminates with its scornful competitive ardor 'Beyond The Horizon'. Ignorance is a dark cloud that hides the sun...