Fischer announced his departure from Celtic Frost in May 2008 and shortly afterwards revealed his new project would be entitled Triptykon. The name of the band is the Greek word for "triptych", and is aimed at stating that Triptykon is founding member Thomas Gabriel Fischer's third project after Hellhammer and Celtic Frost. The band logo is inspired by a writing pattern used during the time of the Weimar Republic.
On August 5, 2009, Triptykon issued a press release indicating the recording of their debut album, Eparistera Daimones, would commence in the middle of August and continue through November, with a release in the spring of 2010.[4][5]
On December 21, 2009, Triptykon issued a new press release to reveal Prowling Death Records Ltd. entered into a licensing agreement with Century Media Records to release Eparistera Daimones on March 22, 2010.[6]
A follow-up EP, entitled Shatter, was released on October 25, 2010.[7] A music video for the song Shatter has also been released.
It was announced on October 22, 2013 that the new album will be titled Melana Chasmata.[8]
On February 7, 2014, Melana Chasmata's release date was revealed as being on April 14, 2014. The new album was received by music critics with a widely excellent critical response.
In early August 2017, Triptykon announced that drummer Norman Lonhard would be exiting the band, and that auditions for a replacement would soon be underway. Lonhard's final performance with the band was at the Party.San Open Air festival in Schlotheim, Germany on August 12th.
Black Snow
Triptykon Lyrics
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As the forest drowns in black snow
Under stars enthroned, I shall serve
And the ice consumes the world below
There exists no life around me
Though I sense I'm not alone
I am yielding to the darkness
And the wind a lonely voice
Under stars enthroned
Infinite sky
Every step I take, life recedes
Under stars enthroned, everlasting night
And the cold prevails beneath
There exists no life around me
I am seeking my reflection
I resign to my extinction
In this ocean of black snow
Deep within my tortured flesh I remain alive
I long for my demise, in this world contrived
Everything I once was and once defined
I'm too blind to perceive the blindness in my mind
The lyrics of Triptykon's song Black Snow evoke an eerie atmosphere of solitude and despair, as the singer traverses a bleak landscape of black snow and infinite sky. The imagery conveys a sense of emptiness and desolation, further accentuated by the absence of life around him. The first stanza speaks of the stars that rule over him, while the forest is buried under the black snow. He acknowledges his servitude to these higher powers, even as he succumbs to the overwhelming coldness and darkness of his surroundings. The second stanza describes his sense of isolation and his longing for death as the only escape. He is resigned to his fate, as he recognizes the futility of seeking any reflection of himself in this dark abyss. The final stanza reveals his struggle with his own mind, as he grapples with his inner demons and his inability to comprehend the extent of his own suffering.
The song Black Snow is a haunting meditation on the inevitability of death and the power of nature to overwhelm human consciousness. The lyrics capture the existential angst of the singer, as he confronts the abyss within himself and the world around him. The song touches upon themes of alienation, solipsism, and nihilism, as the singer confronts the paradox of existing in a universe where life is transient and fragile. The imagery of black snow, infinite sky, and the stars above reinforce the sense of awe and insignificance that lies at the heart of the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
Under stars enthroned, far above
Acknowledging the presence of the stars high above
As the forest drowns in black snow
The forest is covered in black snow
Under stars enthroned, I shall serve
Accepting servitude under the stars
And the ice consumes the world below
The world is being overwhelmed by ice
There exists no life around me
No signs of life are present in the surrounding area
Though I sense I'm not alone
Despite the lack of life, there is a sense of presence
I am yielding to the darkness
Giving in to the darkness
And the wind a lonely voice
The only noise is the sound of the wind
Black snow
The snow is black
Under stars enthroned
The stars are present and influential
Infinite sky
The sky appears never-ending
Every step I take, life recedes
The further they move, the less life there is
Under stars enthroned, everlasting night
The night continues forever under the stars
And the cold prevails beneath
The cold is dominant and intense
There exists no life around me
There is still no sign of life
I am seeking my reflection
Searching for self-awareness and identity
I resign to my extinction
Accepting the inevitability of their own demise
In this ocean of black snow
The black snow has formed an ocean-like environment
Deep within my tortured flesh I remain alive
Despite pain and suffering, life persists within them
I long for my demise, in this world contrived
The desire for death in a world that feels artificial and purposeless
Everything I once was and once defined
Their former identity and sense of self
I'm too blind to perceive the blindness in my mind
Unable to recognize their own mental limitations and shortcomings
Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.