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.
In Shrouds Decayed
Triptykon Lyrics
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I am your womb
You rest inside of me
My flesh shall be your tomb
Your words decay
To foulest rain
A shroud of mildewed lies enwrapping your remains
Your body draped
Next to mine
Exposed to all unless they've chosen to be blind
You caused my sweat
To drop as blood
Soling this meager ground of desecrated mud
Your mind depraved
You've crucified yourself upon my barren grave
My fingers tenderly
Caress your face
I shall preserve my hatred until the end of days
I've conceived you
I've destroyed you
You were stillborn
Inside of me
The song "In Shrouds Decayed" by Triptykon is a dark and twisted take on a person's obsession with destructive love. The lyrics suggest that the singer sees themselves as some kind of deity or shrine to their lover, providing them with a place to rest and ultimately decay. The imagery is morbid, with the singer's flesh becoming the tomb of the object of their affection. The lyrics suggest that the object of their obsession is rotten both inside and out, with their words becoming a "shroud of mildewed lies." The singer's hatred for their lover is palpable, with their fingers tenderly caressing their face while they vow to preserve that hatred until the end of time.
The overall theme of the song seems to be one of self-destruction and unhealthy obsession. The singer is so consumed by their love or hatred for the object of their desire, that they have become a shrine to them or even a part of them. The lyrics suggest that there is no hope for redemption or escape from this destructive cycle of love and hatred. The imagery used in the lyrics is deeply disturbing, but effective in conveying the dark and twisted mindset of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I am your shrine
You look up to me and come to me for guidance and support.
I am your womb
You are born out of me, I am your origin.
You rest inside of me
You find solace and comfort in me.
My flesh shall be your tomb
Eventually, I will be the one to destroy you.
Your words decay
You are dishonest and your words have no value.
To foulest rain
Your words are putrid and worthless.
A shroud of mildewed lies enwrapping your remains
You are defined by the lies you tell which have already corrupted you.
Your body draped
You are exposed and vulnerable.
Next to mine
You are near me, and I can harm you easily.
Exposed to all unless they've chosen to be blind
Your true nature is clear to those who are willing to see it.
You caused my sweat
You put me through hardship and struggles.
To drop as blood
I've suffered physical and mental harm because of your actions.
Soling this meager ground of desecrated mud
Your negative influence has even tainted the earth beneath us, leaving no space for positivity.
Your mind depraved
Your thoughts and actions are morally corrupt.
You've crucified yourself upon my barren grave
You've willingly become a part of the negativity that surrounds me.
My fingers tenderly
Even though I hate you, I can't help but feel for you.
Caress your face
I'm giving you a false sense of security before I do away with you.
I shall preserve my hatred until the end of days
My anger and hatred towards you will never dissipate, no matter how long we both exist.
I've conceived you
You were created by me, and I bear some responsibility for your existence.
I've destroyed you
I will be the one to bring about your end.
You were stillborn
You were never truly alive or worth anything to begin with.
Inside of me
You always existed as a part of me, but you will never have your own identity.
Contributed by Noah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
xodusattack
I am your shrine
I am your womb
You rest inside of me
My flesh shall be your tomb
Your words decayed
To foulest rain
A shroud of mildewed lies enwrapping your remains
Your body draped
Next to mine
Exposed to all unless they've chosen to be blind
You caused my sweat
To drop as blood
Soiling this meager ground of desecrated mud
Oh, your mind depraved
You've crucified yourself upon my barren grave
My fingers tenderly
Caress your face
I shall preserve my hatred until the end of days
I am your shrine
I am your womb
You rest inside of me
My flesh shall be your tomb
My fingers tenderly
Caress your face
I shall preserve my hatred until the end of days
I am your shrine
I am your womb
You rest inside of me
My flesh shall be your tomb
I've conceived you
I've destroyed you
You were stillborn
Inside of me
I've conceived you
I've destroyed you
You were stillborn
Inside of me
I am your shrine
I am your womb
You rest inside of me
My flesh shall be your tomb
My fingers tenderly
Caress your face
I shall preserve my hatred until the end of days
Century Media Records
who gave thumbs down? seriously inquiring minds want to know.
Erian Ajuria
Seven years later, no man shows himself. Ha!
Rasheed Mansour
This band is a revolutionary. I never get bored of listening to them. Each track can be run over and over again and each time you discover a new dimension of Music uniqueness 🤘🏻
ThisCreepingLife
One of the most unique metal bands ever. And in the past 15 years they've become one of the best metal acts out there
Century Media Records
Its Tom G Warrior of course!
Virgilio Lamaignere
This is art in musical form.
xodusattack
I am your shrine
I am your womb
You rest inside of me
My flesh shall be your tomb
Your words decayed
To foulest rain
A shroud of mildewed lies enwrapping your remains
Your body draped
Next to mine
Exposed to all unless they've chosen to be blind
You caused my sweat
To drop as blood
Soiling this meager ground of desecrated mud
Oh, your mind depraved
You've crucified yourself upon my barren grave
My fingers tenderly
Caress your face
I shall preserve my hatred until the end of days
I am your shrine
I am your womb
You rest inside of me
My flesh shall be your tomb
My fingers tenderly
Caress your face
I shall preserve my hatred until the end of days
I am your shrine
I am your womb
You rest inside of me
My flesh shall be your tomb
I've conceived you
I've destroyed you
You were stillborn
Inside of me
I've conceived you
I've destroyed you
You were stillborn
Inside of me
I am your shrine
I am your womb
You rest inside of me
My flesh shall be your tomb
My fingers tenderly
Caress your face
I shall preserve my hatred until the end of days
Charnel ground
I can't believe I passed doom metal off at the beginning of my metal journey.
Sam Murray
Is it strange that Triptykon are my favorite band and had been for a long long time? I'm an enormous Celtic Frost fan but this shit is that shit on steroids. Fuck man, without even trying Tommy embodies to wall of sound <3
Century Media Records
the cover was done by H.R. Giger. :)